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South Korea plans future fund backed by semiconductor tax windfallSouth Korea is establishing a "Future Response Fund" from semiconductor boom tax revenues. This fund will fuel major national projects, boo...
Russia halts petrol sales in city as Ukraine strikes deepen fuel crisisUkrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have triggered a severe fuel crisis, forcing curbs on sales and leading to price hikes. ...
In 1998, South Korea urged people to save the country from bankruptcy. Millions lined up with gold wedding rings and baby bracelets, raising $2.1 billion in just four monthsIn January 1998, millions of ordinary South Koreans voluntarily donated gold, including wedding rings and baby bracelets, to help their nat...
State oil companies lose ₹75,000 cr in Q1 on low prices: Oil minister Hardeep Singh PuriState-run oil companies reported a significant loss of ₹74,781 crore in the April-June quarter due to selling fuel below market rates. Desp...
India not exporting fuel directly to Russia, any supplies are trader-led: PuriIndia's Oil Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has stated that Indian companies are not directly supplying refined fuels to Russia. While report...
India refiner Nayara's gasoline sold to Russia via traders, sources sayIndian refiner Nayara Energy's gasoline is reportedly reaching Russia, which faces fuel shortages due to Ukrainian attacks. While Indian Oi...
Japan plans sovereign AI model, 10 million AI robotsJapan plans to develop a homegrown artificial intelligence model and have 10 million AI-equipped robots operating in more than a dozen sect...
Oman Air targets tourists on new Singapore route, eyes North Asia expansionOman Air is launching a new route to Singapore, aiming to tap into the city-state's appeal as a growing tourist destination. This expansion...
Global Market: Samsung, SK Hynix double down on AI chip boom with massive investment push despite oversupply risksSouth Korean chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix are investing trillions to boost memory chip production, fueled by soaring AI demand. This am...
Indian electronics manufacturers forge more and more partnerships with companies from South Korea, Taiwan, JapanIndian electronics manufacturers are forging alliances with firms from South Korea, Taiwan and Japan, alongside exploring standalone initia...
Panasonic to localise its US data centre battery production, CEO saysAutomakers and battery companies, which now face a weak market for electric vehicles in the US, are scrambling to repurpose battery factor...
India tops Taiwan to reclaim fifth spot in global market capitalisationIndia has surged back to the fifth spot globally in market capitalization, surpassing Taiwan. This marks India's second ascent in recent we...
Indo-Pacific, the new Gulf: Geopolitics joins petronomics to infuse the region with new energyThe Indo-Pacific region is becoming a central energy hub as the US shifts focus from West Asian oil due to ongoing regional tensions and fl...
'One-time opportunity': South Korea bets big on AI boomSouth Korea's chip industry is poised for a significant boost amidst soaring demand for AI components. Analysts highlight this as a crucial...
South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence tiesSouth Korea and Japan are strengthening security ties, reaffirming their commitment to denuclearizing the Korean peninsula. Defence ministe...
Anti-dumping duty on electrical steel may push transformer costs, impact grid expansion: GTRIA potential anti-dumping duty on crucial cold-rolled grain-oriented electrical steel (CRGO) imports could significantly hike transformer ma...
Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to lower tail risk, but supply normalisation to be costly: S&PS&P Global Ratings suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz eases immediate risks for Asia Pacific, but expects uneven and costly supply nor...
North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup: KCNANorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to accelerate the country's military buildup at a party meeting, state media reported Tuesday, citing...
South Korea president urges Trump to help make peace with NorthSouth Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has asked US President Donald Trump to lead efforts for peace with North Korea. This comes as the US ...
North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remainChinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea, with both nations claiming significant gains. The trip boosted North Korean leader Kim Jo...