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02.04 / 09:39

markets UPS Manufacturing economy Trade show reports Stock market today: Global stocks mixed after strong US factory data prompt Wall St retreat

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street retreated as surprisingly strong U.S. manufacturing data cast doubts over how soon the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates

02.04 / 07:51

markets Platform security Crypto.com Trade exclusive Crypto.com to Launch New App in South Korea on April 29

Crypto.com is expanding its global presence by launching its app in South Korea, slated for April 29.

02.04 / 04:43

MET USDT Trade reports Investigations USDT OTC ‘Thieves’ Arrested in South Korea’s Gangnam District

Police in Gangnam, an affluent district of Seoul, South Korea, have arrested 10 people accused of stealing money in a bogus USDT OTC trade.

02.04 / 04:43

Election Bitcoin country politician South Korean Politicians Accuse Each Other of Crypto Misconduct Ahead of Election

South Korean politicians are accusing one another of crypto-related wrongdoings ahead of parliamentary elections in the nation on April 10.

02.04 / 02:05

markets Manufacturing Election Research Trade recommendations Commentary Indian stock market: 7 key things that changed for market overnight - Gift Nifty, US Treasury yields to oil prices

Sensex gained 363.20 points, or 0.49%, to close at 74,014.55, while the Nifty 50 settled 135.10 points, or 0.61%, higher at 22,462.00. “The market is expected to continue its positive momentum but the journey could be volatile on the back of elections and Q4 earnings this month. Now all eyes will be on RBI monetary policy due this Friday where status quo is expected but commentary would be keenly watched," said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

01.04 / 15:49

markets UPS Manufacturing Food show reports inflation data Stocks rise as US inflation data still suggest rate cuts

European and US equity futures rose Monday as US inflation figures did little to alter views that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.

01.04 / 10:45

Binance Binance CEO Richard Teng Visited South Korea to Address Market Entry Challenges: Report

Binance CEO Richard Teng has reportedly made a secret visit to South Korea in an effort to directly engage with domestic financial authorities and find a resolution to the hurdles facing the company’s entry into the Korean market.

01.04 / 10:45

markets UPS Gap NVIDIA Micron electronic Don’t count Samsung out in the AI memory stakes

South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics has fallen behind in the artificial-intelligence race—at least in the first heat. It would be foolish to count it out, though. Recent signs indicate it might be narrowing the technological gap with rivals SK Hynix and Micron in high-performance AI memory chips.

01.04 / 02:33

Ethereum ETH Citi community social Vitalik Buterin’s South Korean Visit Has Nation’s Crypto Community Buzzing

Vitalik Buterin, the Ethereum co-founder, was spotted out and about in the South Korean tech hub city of Pangyo over the weekend – to the delight of the nation’s crypto community.

01.04 / 01:51

markets UPS DOW Manufacturing Trade show recommendations Indian stock market: 10 key things that changed for market over weekend - Gift Nifty, US GDP, inflation to China’s PMI

Read here: Week Ahead: RBI Policy, auto sales, Q4 updates, global cues among key market triggers in first week of FY25 On Thursday, the Indian stock market indices ended sharply higher amid positive global cues, ending the financial year 2024 with robust gains. The Sensex spiked 655.04 points, or 0.90%, to close at 73,651.35, while the Nifty 50 settled 203.25 points, or 0.92%, higher at 22,326.90. The benchmark equity indices wrapped up the financial year 2023-2024 with notable gains as the Nifty 50 soared by 29%, while the Sensex jumped 25% during FY24.

31.03 / 20:33

COST UPS Target Aware Manufacturing country India reaches out to critical mineral producers for processing technology

«Talks are on with the United States (US), Australia, and United Kingdom (UK), South Korea, and Japan for processing technology. Brazil and Argentina are also positive about collaborating with India,» a senior mines ministry official told ET. According to another official aware of the plan, agreements with countries are being lined up and will soon be signed.

30.03 / 17:39

Netflix film show actress stars reports Features After '3 Body Problem', Netflix is releasing K-drama sci-fi series 'Goodbye Earth'. Check OTT streaming date

«Goodbye Earth» is a Netflix Original South Korean series, which is based on Kōtarō Isaka's novel «The Fool At the End of the World». «Goodbye Earth» is all set to start streaming from April 26, 2024, as per the WhatsOnNetflix report.

29.03 / 13:07

security Experts War testing International After veto, Russia says big powers need to stop 'strangling' North Korea

Russia said on Friday that major powers needed a new approach to North Korea, accusing the United States and its allies of ratchetting up military tensions in Asia and seeking to «strangle» the reclusive state. Russia vetoed the annual renewal of a panel of experts monitoring enforcement of longstanding United Nations sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes. Moscow's move, which strikes a blow at the enforcement of a myriad of UN sanctions imposed after Pyongyang carried out its first nuclear test in 2006, underscores the dividend that Kim Jong Un has earned by moving closer to President Vladimir Putin amid the war in Ukraine.

29.03 / 04:19

markets Target economy Remark show track reports Asian stocks Asian stocks rise to track gains on Wall Street

US stocks ended on a positive note amid expectations that the world’s biggest economy will be able to achieve a soft landing. Japanese, South Korean and mainland Chinese stocks also rose, with much of the region, including Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore closed for a public holiday.

29.03 / 02:49

BLOCK security Experts War reports International S. Korea slams 'irresponsible' Russian veto ending UN N. Korea sanctions monitoring

South Korea slammed Russia's «irresponsible» veto blocking the renewal of a panel of UN experts monitoring international sanctions on North Korea, with the vote following accusations Pyongyang is aiding Moscow in its war in Ukraine. South Korea «clearly points out that the Russian Federation, despite its status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, has made an irresponsible decision», Seoul's foreign ministry said in a statement.

29.03 / 01:55

BTC Legal Bitcoin Justice reports Courts South Korean Judges Hold Bitcoin and Altcoins, Disclosures Show

Several senior South Korean judges hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins, new public disclosure data revealed on March 28.

28.03 / 21:57

Citi Provident Progressive Waters Manufacturing Hyundai Bill Georgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plant

Georgia lawmakers have agreed to change a state law so that a private utility can provide water service to homes near Hyundai's upcoming electric vehicle plant without permission from local governments

28.03 / 15:41

UPS Hyundai Celebrity prevention Traffic Investigations What to know about the cargo ship Dali, a mid-sized ocean monster that took down a Baltimore bridge

Here’s what to know about the cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and leaving six construction workers presumed dead

28.03 / 06:45

Bitcoin voice reports Investigations South Korean Civil Servant Charged with Crypto Fraud

A South Korean civil servant was arrested on March 27 on charges of committing crypto-related fraud and carrying out voice phishing attacks.

28.03 / 01:55

markets Action Research Nikkei Trade recommendations Indian stock market: 10 key things that changed for market overnight - Gift Nifty, S&P 500’s record close to oil prices

RECord closing high ahead of key economic data. Investors will watch out for the US Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE), the US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, due on Good Friday, when the stock markets will remain closed. On Wednesday, the Indian stock market indices ended with decent gains led by a rally in index heavyweights, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above the 22,100 level.

27.03 / 18:27

Provident Mobile economy trends show Features International Kia invests in new compact car even though the segment is shrinking as Americans buy SUVs and trucks

Kia is rolling out a revamped compact car in the U.S. even though sales of the small cars are dropping as the nation continues to favor SUVs and pickup trucks

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