ArkData, a specialist in real-time data replication (CEO: Ko Kwang-yeon), has announced official support for real-time data extraction and replication for the latest version of TmaxTibero's Tibero (Tibero) DBMS, Tibero 7.The product that supports replication for Tibero 7 is ArkData's 'Ark for CDC'.
The author is an analyst for Shinhan Securities. He can be reached at ldh@sinhan.com -- Ed.1Q24 review: OP of engines surpasses construction equipmentHD Hyundai Infracore posted sales of KRW1.16tr (-10% YoY), operating profit of KRW92.8bn (-39% YoY), and operating margin of 8% (-3.8%p YoY) for 1Q24.
The author is an analyst for Shinhan Securities. She can be reached at sunmi.kim@shinhan.com -- Ed.Strong top-line drives earnings surprise & annual forecast revisionHyundai Engineering & Construction posted sales of KRW8.5tr and operating profit of KRW250.9bn for 1Q24, beating consensus estimates b
Interest in the Chinese e-commerce platform that surged in the Korean market with its low-price strategy appears to be waning. The average usage time for the AliExpress app (combining Android and iOS) has plummeted to levels last seen three years ago, and the transaction volume is also at a meager l
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) and Électricité de France (EDF) are vying for a contract to build nuclear power plants in the Czech Republic, which are estimated to be worth at least 30 trillion won. If KHNP wins the order, it will mark the first nuclear power export from South Korea in 15 years
The number of affiliates belonging to Korea’s conglomerates crossed 3,000 for the first time in 2023. The increase is the result of business diversification in response to an unstable global business environment, but the increase has generated many negative side effects.As of May 2023, the number of
Lotte C&T announced on April 21 that it held the 2024 Sky Run, a vertical marathon event, at Lotte World Tower in Jamsil, Seoul on April 21. The Sky Run is the largest vertical marathon event in Korea, with runners climbing 2,917 stairs from the first floor to the 123rd floor of Lotte World Tower.Sk
The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) will hold a seminar on “Global Economic Turbulence: Prospects and Implications for the World and Korean Economy” from 09:30 on Tuesday, April 30 at the FKI Tower Conference Center in Yeouido.The seminar is being held to assess the global economic impact of r
Netflix Services Korea has begun an administrative lawsuit against Korea’s tax authorities over 78 billion won (US$57 million) in tax imposed on the OTT giant. Much attention is being paid to see how the Korean court will rule on the unfair practice of global platform companies such as Netflix not p
In South Korea, Samsung Galaxy is the overwhelming choice among smartphone users, while Apple’s iPhone is more popular among unmarried females and members of households with middle or higher incomes, especially those under 20.On April 21, industry reports revealed that the Korea Information Society
lecom. The goal is to boost AI service competitiveness by leveraging Korea’s world-leading semiconductor and communication technologies. As Microsoft and the Tech Big 4 have much to offer each other in business structures, this AI collaboration is expected to be a win-win for both parties.On April 2
Korean appliances are making strides in Europe, one of the world’s most conservative markets. Although the European market is known for its traditional preferences, Korean companies have carved out a strong presence by adopting tailored strategies that cater to local tastes.Last year, LG Electronics
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are engaging in fierce competition to lead the next-generation semiconductor market in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Both companies are striving to gain an edge through new product development and mass production timing. With Intel joining the fray, the gl
It has been revealed that the four American “big tech” companies -- Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Meta -- collectively garnered around 9 trillion won in sales and about 600 billion won in operating profit in South Korea over the past year.According to the audit reports disclosed in the Financial Sup
It has been revealed that both individual investors and institutional investors in South Korea earned over 100 trillion won through overseas stock and fund investments last year.According to the international investment position report from the Bank of Korea on April 21, the balance of equity securi
In a landmark move for the security industry, Neubility, a trailblazer in autonomous mobility solutions, and the South Florida Security (SFS) Group, a premier provider of integrated security services, have announced a collaborative Proof of Concept (PoC) initiative. This pioneering project is set to
SK On, the battery business subsidiary of SK Innovation, announced today its Cobalt-free battery has won a Bronze award in the Smart Transportation category at the prestigious 2024 Edison Awards on April 18.The latest honor not only shows SK On's technological prowess but also underscores the compan
In the first quarter of this year, Korea’s exports to the United States surpassed those to China for the first time since the second quarter of 2003.Exports to the U.S. are expected to remain strong for the foreseeable future, driven by foreign direct investment (FDI) in the manufacturing industries
Seoul is considering establishing an international school in the international financial center of Yeouido in Seoul. The idea is to create a comfortable environment for foreigners to live in Seoul in order to attract more overseas investment.The Seoul Metropolitan Government will launch a service to
CJ Logistics announced on April 18 that it has signed a customs clearance and delivery service agreement with NinjaVan to strengthen its logistics business for consumers in Southeast Asia that buy Korean goods through cross-border shopping.NinjaVan, a logistics company founded in Singapore in 2014,