Hanwha Ocean announced on March 25 that it has secured a deal to construct eight liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers from a shipowner based in the Oceania region. The contract is valued at 2.44 trillion won (US$1.82 billion). The company intends to build the vessels at its Geoje shipyard and aims t
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at pk.park@nhqv.com -- Ed.Recent ELCC data released by J&J proves that the expanded adverse reactions seen during phase III trials of Mariposa can be managed. With approval expected mid-year, now is the time to pay attention
As the United States steps up its checks on China’s semiconductor industry, China has launched a countermeasure. The Financial Times (FT) reported on March 24 (local time) that the Chinese government is advancing its efforts to replace foreign technology with domestic alternatives. According to guid
LG Chem is seeking solutions to revive its struggling petrochemical business. Splitting the petrochemical business and attracting foreign investments from the Middle East to create a joint venture are among the scenarios being discussed.Vice Chairman Shin Hak-cheol of LG Chem responded to reporters’
Samsung Electronics released a new model of its premium air purifier, the Bespoke Cube Air Infinite Line, on March 25, featuring a new filter that does not require periodic replacement. The highlight of this model is the Infinite Line Filter.The Infinite Line Filter consists of a washable sterilizat
The OLED TV market, recognized as a top-tier premium TV segment, is experiencing a breath of fresh spring air. Attention is focused on whether LG Display, the global leader in the OLED TV panel market, can turn the tide.According to market research firm Omdia on March 25, global TV shipments have be
South Korea is under subtle pressure from China following reports that it may join the United States in export restrictions against China. During a visit to China for the China Development Forum (CDF), SK hynix has been highlighted by Chinese officials emphasizing the importance of the Chinese marke
Celltrion announced on March 25 that it has received a recommendation for marketing authorization from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) under the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the full label of its Xolair (active ingredient: omalizumab) biosimilar “CT-P39.”The original
Samsung Electronics is reportedly pursuing the acquisition of Johnson Controls’ Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) division with an investment of US$6 billion. This would mark the company’s first major merger and acquisition (M&A) since its US$8 billion acquisition of the automotive a
Ssangyong Engineering & Construction (Ssangyong E&C) announced on March 25 that it has simultaneously secured contracts for two luxury residence projects, “Creek Waters,” in the Dubai Creek Harbour area. Creek Waters 1 and 2, set to be located in the new residential hub of Creek Harbour in Dubai, wi
Hanmi Group announced on March 25 that it has dismissed Lim Jong-yoon, president of Hanmi Science, and Lim Jong-hoon, president of Hanmi Pharmaceutical, effective March 25.The group stated that the two presidents caused disputes over important resolutions of the Hanmi Science board of directors, inf
Among domestic construction companies, GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C) has received the highest number of defect judgments in the last five years, with a total of 1,646 cases.According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on March 24, GS E&C had 3,284 defects reported to the
AIA Group Limited has published its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report 2023, "Sustaining Healthier, Longer, Better Lives." The report highlights the strong progress of AIA's five-pillar ESG Strategy.Among the significant achievements in 2023 AIA published its first Climate Transition
SK’s oil development project, which has been aiming to become a “resourceless oil-producing country” for 40 years, is expected to record its highest performance ever this year. The plan is to maximize profitability through full-scale production in the Chinese block, for which it has secured independ
Paris Baguette, a bakery brand of SPC Group (Chairman Hur Young-in), is making its entry into Italy.SPC Group announced that Chairman Hur Young-in met with Mario Pascucci, the CEO and third-generation founder of the Italian coffee brand Pascucci, who visited Korea on March 24 to sign a master franch
China’s largest telecommunications equipment company, Huawei, is reportedly planning to release a new 5G smartphone next month.On March 23, Chinese media, including Finance World, cited multiple sources to report that Huawei’s next-generation flagship smartphone, the P70 series, is expected to be re
Six of the world’s top 10 shipping companies posted negative growth in the fourth quarter of 2023 due to a sluggish global shipping market. Among them, only two posted a profit thanks to the acquisition of mega-ships: HMM, a Korean shipping giant that claims eighth place, and Taiwan’s Evergreen.Amon
The performance of SK on’s C has come into the spotlight after a U.S. electric car driver reported that the battery has maintained 97 percent of its original capacity after driving 160,000 kilometers in 21 months.Automotive media outlet CarScoops carried a story based on a recent post on the F-150 L
Align Partners Capital Management has raised the issue of overseas shareholders not being able to properly use a cumulative voting system ahead of JB Financial Group’s general shareholders meeting scheduled for March 28.“We have confirmed a number of cases where overseas shareholders have been unabl
The Carlyle Group, a global private equity fund management firm, is stepping in as a facilitator for the overseas mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of domestically prominent defense companies with a stature that is growing worldwide.According to industry and investment banking (IB) sources on March 24,