The finance ministers of South Korea and Japan jointly announced that they could take appropriate measures to address recent volatility in the foreign exchange markets, signaling a readiness for “verbal intervention.” It appears that South Korea and Japan are joining hands to engage in a “currency w
It has been more than a month since AliExpress received a voluntary agreement proposal from the Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) to block hazardous and harmful products but the agreement has not yet been signed yet. Recently, AliExpress has been caught selling deleterious products one after another and i
It has been revealed that the market capitalization of the domestic stock market surged by nearly 100 trillion won in the first quarter of this year.According to the corporate analysis firm Korea CXO Research Institute on April 16, the total market capitalization of 2,692 stocks, excluding preferred
A forecast suggests that SK hynix’s operating profit is expected to surge to around 2 trillion won, marking a turnaround to profitability compared to the same period last year, ahead of the earnings announcement scheduled for April 25.According to financial information provider FnGuide on April 16,
HD Hyundai Group’s shipbuilders have achieved 73 percent of this year’s order target in the first 100 days of this year. In particular, they are enjoying a boom in eco-friendly ships for the first time in 15 years, as they have been selecting only high-value-added vessels to fill its docks.According
Much attention is paid to geopolitical risks in the Middle East, which have accounted for the largest share of overseas construction orders to Korean construction companies in the first quarter of this year.A total of 183 Korean construction companies won 171 orders in 63 countries around the world
With Coupang significantly increasing the subscription fee for its paid membership service, “Wow Membership,” last week, a “membership showdown” has commenced in the retail industry. This move comes amid continued aggression from Chinese e-commerce giants such as AliExpress and Temu, expanding the f
Despite major overseas luxury brands achieving astronomical sales figures in South Korea last year, it has been revealed that many of them either reduced their donations or completely abstained from contributing compared to the previous year. This trend suggests a confidence among these brands that
The NAND flash market, which experienced a significant contraction last year due to a slowdown in the Information Technology (IT) market, is poised for a sharp recovery this year, bolstered by increasing demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI).According to industry sources on April 15, TrendForce, a
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at ys.jung@nhqv.com -- Ed.Basking in an absence of one-off issues in 1Q24, SHI’s shipbuilding volume and margins are expanding. Having already won 40% of its 2024 order target, the firm should see its full-year order intake r
Partnerships to develop purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) to build an eco-friendly logistics system are growing between the automotive industry and logistics companies. This is due to rapidly increasing demand for electric trucks instead of diesel trucks in line with a global carbon neutrality initiativ
SK hynix’s stock price is approaching 200,000 won and continues its rally to a new high, with foreign investors’ share reaching a record high.According to the Korea Exchange on April 13, foreign investors’ share of SK hynix as of the previous day stood at 54.90 percent, marking the highest level on
On the night of April 13 (local time), Iran launched retaliatory attacks against Israel, employing drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. This action is expected to lead to an escalation in international oil prices. In addition, the exchange rate of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar r
Domestic sales and exports of electric vehicles plummeted in the first quarter of 2024, while sales of hybrid vehicles ballooned. The analysis is that hybrid vehicles, which are more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly, are becoming a substitute as electric vehicles have fallen into a chasm
As Western Digital, the world’s third-largest NAND flash company, formalized a price hike for solid state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs) in the first half of the year, Samsung Electronics and SK hynix’s NAND business is expected to switch to the black in the first quarter of 2024.Western
The author is an analyst for Shinhan Securities. She can be reached at sunmi.kim@shinhan.com -- Ed.1Q24 OP to meet consensus in the absence of major one-offsSamsung E&A is expected to have registered sales of KRW2.5tr and operating profit of KRW197bn in 1Q24 in line with the market consensus. Sales
Celltrion announced on April 11 that “Zymfentra” (the U.S. brand name for Remsima), the world’s first subcutaneous formulation of infliximab for the treatment of autoimmune diseases developed in-house, has completed its formulation patent registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Offi
As the commercialization of all-solid-state batteries, often referred to as the “battery of dreams,” approaches, Korean battery materials companies are pumping up their efforts to build an ecosystem.According to industry sources on April 10, Samsung SDI recently started building a domestic supply ch
With China dominating the large-sized Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel market, it has now firmly set its sights on expanding its territory in the ultra-large TV market. This move is putting pressure on the pursuit by Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics.According to market research firm Omdia on
The domestic steel industry continues to remain tense despite favorable factors such as a decrease in raw material prices and production cuts in China. With demand continuing to shrink due to economic downturns, inventory buildup persists, leaving little room for relaxation.According to the steel in