HMM is set to enhance its market share on the major U.S. routes by deploying additional container ships. This strategy is part of their plan to seize a “performance turnaround” opportunity by maintaining high sea freight rates ahead of long-term freight contracts.According to the maritime industry o
In response to China’s aggressive dumping tactics, experts are advising that now is the time to refine three traditional measures: anti-dumping duties, countervailing duties, and safeguards. There is also a growing argument for bolstering barriers through measures such as limiting tax-exempt limits
Amid astronomical subsidies being poured into the semiconductor industry by countries like the United States and Japan, the South Korean government has decided to explore domestic investment incentives. There’s speculation that discussions on ‘semiconductor subsidy cash support’ could materialize, g
Thanks to the rise in TSMC’s stock price, the market capitalization gap between the Taiwanese and South Korean stock markets has widened to its largest extent in at least 21 years since 2003.According to Bloomberg, the market capitalization of the Taiwan Stock Exchange Capitalization Weighted Stock
With the recent expanding trend of Banking as a Service (BaaS), which allows consumers to experience banking services through fintech platforms, Shinhan Bank has partnered with the fintech company E9pay, specializing in small-scale overseas remittances.Shinhan Bank announced on April 17 that it has
The proportion of foreign investors in the KOSPI market has risen back to the 35 percent range. With expectations of a recovery in the semiconductor industry, a key focus of the government’s “Corporate Value-Up Program,” foreign investors are seen actively opening their wallets.According to the Kore
Lee Boo-jin, CEO of Hotel Shilla, is selling her 5,247,140 shares of Samsung Electronics through off-hours bulk trading, commonly known as block deals. The CEO has consistently been divesting stakes in Samsung Electronics and its affiliates to secure funds for hefty inheritance tax payments.Accordin
Coupang has been found to be cheaper than major retailers such as hypermarkets when it comes to groceries and daily necessities that drive shopping cart prices.A recent survey by market research firm Ipsos analyzed the prices of 79 products in 49 categories, including processed food, fresh food, and
Samsung C&T Corporation will build the first mixed hydrogen compound power generation infrastructure in Korea.Samsung C&T Corporation inked a contract with KEPCO to build a 30,000-ton capacity hydrogen compound storage, loading and unloading infrastructure in Samcheok, Gangwon Province of Korea, the
The combined market share of the top three Korean battery makers is on a steady decline.SNE Research announced on April 8 that the total battery usage of electric vehicles registered in the world was about 92.4 GWh, up 27.0 percent year on year in January and February.The share of the top three Kore
The Czech Republic has pushed back the deadline for a rebid for the 30 trillion won Dukovany and Temelin Nuclear Power Plant construction project by two weeks at the request of France.CEZ of the Czech Republic announced on April 8 (local time) that it has extended the deadline for submitting revised
Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp. have decided to use lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries produced by Indian companies in their customized electric vehicle models for the Indian market. Localizing batteries that account for 40 percent of the cost of producing electric vehicles is a way to lower prices
Samsung Electronics’ largest labor union opposed wage negotiation issues has secured the right to go on strike backed by overwhelming support in a member vote, sowing the seed of the first strike in the company’s history.On April 8, Samsung Electronics’ largest union, the Nationwide Samsung Electron
TRUSTRUST Corporation has been selected for the Invest Korea Marketplace (IKMP) project by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), embarking on a journey to attract foreign investments.In the 2024 IKMP project competition, TRUSTRUST Corporation was highly evaluated for its potential to
Shinhan Securities has announced that the proportion of overseas stocks in accounts held by minor investors recorded 20.6 percent as of March 27, which is significantly higher than the proportion in accounts held by all individual investors, which stands at 7.6 percent.The proportion of overseas sto
Despite challenging business conditions, South Korean petrochemical companies have been disclosed to make record-high investments in research and development (R&D). This strategic initiative is seen as an endeavor to strengthen competitiveness in emerging business sectors like high-value added (spec
Foreign investors are shedding their holdings in secondary stocks in each industry and concentrating on the top stocks. With the resurgence of confidence in the semiconductor sector, they are buying both the top and secondary stocks in the semiconductor industry, but their interest seems to be focus
As Hanwha Ocean assumes control of wind power generation and plant operations from Hanwha Corporation, it is initiating a full-scale expansion of its offshore wind value chain.According to industry sources on April 8, Hanwha Ocean is poised to acquire the wind power business from Hanwha Corporation’
TSMC, the world’s largest foundry company based in Taiwan, is set to receive up to US$11.6 billion (15.73 trillion won) in subsidies and loan support for the construction of its plant in Arizona in the U.S.On April 8 (local time), the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a preliminary agreement to
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok has highlighted the need for a new growth model as South Korea transitions from a beneficiary of China’s growth to a competitor, according to a report by the Financial Times (FT) on April 8.In a recent interview with FT, Deputy