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AP News: Trump is going to Asia — what happens next is anyone's guess
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to leave for Asia at the end of the week, betting that an around-the-world journey will help him untangle big issues that he can’t afford to get wrong. At stake is nothing less than the future...
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SKC to merge with South Korea’s SK enpulse to boost chip back-end business
Seoul [South Korea], October 16 (ANI): SKC Co., a materials unit of South Korea's SK Group, will absorb and merge with SK enpulse Co., its semiconductor materials investment subsidiary as part of a reorganization move to focus on high-value-added...
Owner: The Tribune Trust
Bahri seals 10-year VLCC deal with South Korea’s S-Oil
AsiaMiddle EastTankers Bahri Saudi Arabian shipping giant Bahri has renewed its long-term contract of affreightment (COA) with South Korean refiner S-Oil, extending a partnership that has been in place for two decades. The 10-year agreement will...
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Chipmaker CXMT plans Shanghai listing with $42 billion valuation
By Liam Mo, Che Pan and Fanny Potkin BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) plans an initial public offer in Shanghai as soon as the first quarter of next year, eyeing a valuation of up to 300 billion yuan...
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
YouTube Service Normalised After Temporary Disruption In South Korea
YouTube service was normalised after experiencing a temporary disruption in South Korea on Thursday, which had affected playback on both mobile and desktop devices, according to industry watchers. Earlier in the day, an error prevented some users...
Owner: Indian National Press Bombay Pvt. Ltd.
Ernie Els goes bogey-free again to keep Dominion Energy lead
Ernie Els fired a 5-under-par 67 on Saturday at The Country Club of Virginia in Richmond to build a two-stroke lead going into the final round of the Dominion Energy Charity Classic. For the second day in a row, the 56-year-old South Africa native...
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‘Deal, no deal, or disaster’: Trump is leaving for an Asia trip that could define his second term
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Fortune
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President Donald Trump is expected to leave for Asia at the end of the week, betting that an around-the-world journey will help him untangle big issues that he can’t afford to get wrong. At stake is nothing less than the future of the global...
Owner: Chatchaval Jiaravanon
Crypto.com links with Travel Wallet to enable seamless crypto payments worldwide
Crypto.com will work with South Korean fintech company Travel Wallet to grow crypto spending and payments worldwide and make using crypto as easy as using normal money. The company said Travel Wallet will be its main card-issuing partner in South...
Owner: Karnika Yashwant
United States-South Korea Defense Collaboration Advances: Hanwha Aerospace and General Atomics Seal GE-STOL UAV Deal at AUSA 2025
Washington, DC – October 15, 2025 – In a significant boost to bilateral defense ties and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) innovation, South Korean defense powerhouse Hanwha Aerospace Co. and U.S.-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc....
Binance completes acquisition of South Korea’s Gopax crypto exchange
Binance has finalized its long-delayed acquisition of South Korea’s Gopax exchange, clearing regulatory hurdles that had stalled the deal for over two years. Summary Binance has completed its long-delayed acquisition of Gopax after FIU approval....
Owner: Non-transparent
Kingston University hosts groundbreaking AI in Education conference with South Korean educators
Kingston University recently hosted a landmark international conference aimed at equipping teachers from Kingston and the Republic of Korea with the skills to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their classrooms. Running for its second...
Owner: William Holmes
The Politics of Mourning After Itaewon
By contrast, Itaewon is a central part of everyday city life. The crowd surge occurred on a sloping alley lined with bars and clubs, clearly visible to passersby and security cameras. The tragedy unfolded in real time in full public view. The...
Owner: Wenner Gren Foundation For Anthropological Research Inc & University of Chicago Press
Minister on hot seat over scam reports
PM Anutin demands explanation from Vorapak as authorities step up investigations PUBLISHED : 21 Oct 2025 at 23:01 Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says he has asked Deputy Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong for a written response to allegations...
Owner: Chirathivat Family
Stocks hold steady on Wall Street as earnings reports roll in (Business)
Elaine Kurtenbach And Matt Ott, The Associated Press - Oct 21, 2025 / 6:46 am | Story: 579172 Photo: AP Photo/Richard Drew Trader Michael Capolino works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. The U.S. stock market...
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Vietnam’s Upgrade to Emerging Market Status, Explained
A major index provider, FTSE Russell, announced earlier this month that it would upgrade Vietnam from frontier market to secondary emerging market status in 2026, pending completion of a final review. This marks an important step in the...
Owner: James Pach
Just-In: Binance Officially Re-Enters South Korea Market with Gopax Acquisition
## Introduction In breaking news, Binance has made a significant move by acquiring Gopax, one of the leading crypto exchanges in South Korea. This strategic acquisition marks Binance’s official return to the South Korean market, signaling a new...
The forgotten postal link between North and South Korea
For a brief period after Korea’s liberation, a cross-peninsula postage system shuttled letters across the 38th parallel, linking the Soviet-led north and U.S.-led south. This week, postal expert Tony Bard and historian JiHoon Suk join the podcast...
Owner: Chad O’Carroll
Scaling Indian chip startups tap Taiwan, South Korean foundries
India's semiconductor startups are increasingly tapping global foundries such as Taiwan-based TSMC and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), and South Korea's DB Hi-Tek, as they scale up production and commercialisation, according to people...
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
India Diversifies Export Market To Counter US Tariff Hike
New Delhi: India has succeeded in diversifying its export market with overseas shipments recording a year-on-year growth in over 20 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America which has helped to offset the adverse impact of...
Owner: Jajati & Rojalin Karan