CES2024, the world's largest IT show, has begun in Las Vegas, U.S. The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), the main venue for CES2024, and the entire city where the show floor is located are bustling with exhibitors and visitors from around the world.Compared to CES2023, which resumed last year afte
Pulmuone participated in the '2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024),' the world's largest advanced industry exhibition held from the 9th to the 12th local time in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, the 12th, and introduced menus created by the unmanned instant cooking platform 'Chulchul(which means the feel
Considering the key role of electronics in future cars, alliances between electronics and automotive companies, dubbed E-Vehicle Alliances, are being formed worldwide.Sony Honda Mobility, the electric vehicle joint venture of Sony and Honda, held a press conference in Las Vegas on Jan. 8 (local time
Hyundai Motor Company today presented its vision for a hydrogen-powered, software-driven transformation beyond mobility applications at CES 2024. Under the theme ‘Ease every way,’ the company held its Media Day at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas to highlight its future blueprint for
Hyundai Mobis (KRX 012330) a global automotive supplier, unveiled the “MOBION” electric vehicle (EV), equipped with the next-generation ‘e-Corner System’ motion technology, for the first time at CES 2024. During the exhibition, visitors and customers have the first-hand opportunity to experience MOB
Hanwha Aerospace will borrow 400 billion won (US$304 million) and pay off all of its debts with the funds. Analysts say that the company will feel the burden of investing 1.3 trillion won to acquire Hanwha Ocean in 2023 more acutely.Hanwha Aerospace announced on Jan. 5 that it has finalized the issu
As the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) in Hong Kong experiences a sharp decline, a substantial loss in equity-linked securities (ELS) linked to this index is anticipated, with outstanding sales of related products reaching a staggering 20 trillion won. Concerns are mounting over potential
More than four out of 10 listed companies in Korea were unable to pay interest with money they made, according to a recent survey. High interest rates and stagflation worsened the business environment, raising red flags on their financial conditions.As of the third quarter of 2023, 710 of 1,674 list
The Korean government has set a year-on-year increase of 8.5 percent in exports as a target for 2024 compared to last year. It has also set a target to begin an era of US$700 billion in exports in 2024. The key will be the recovery of semiconductor exports and exports to China blamed for a drop in K
Household and corporate debt as a percentage of the gross domestic product (GDP) has decreased for the first time in five years and nine months, signaling a trend of adjustment for the surging debt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.According to preliminary third-quarter cash flow data released by the Ban
BMW Korea has reclaimed its position as the leader in the South Korean imported car market for the first time in eight years, surpassing Mercedes-Benz Korea. Sales of eco-friendly cars, including electric and hybrid vehicles, have overtaken gasoline cars.According to the Korea Automobile Importers &
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. She can be reached at eunsang.lee@nhqv.com -- Ed.The Seoul office market should remain brisk in 2024. Despite its status as Korea’s largest office REIT player, Shinhan Alpha REIT is showing a 2024E P/NAV of only 0.6x. But, we believe that the
Hanwha Aerospace, which embarked on its first corporate bond issuance of the new year, has successfully secured orders surpassing seven times the fundraising amount. This achievement comes as institutional investors resume capital deployment, benefiting from the “New Year effect.”According to source
Key Foundry, an 8-inch pure-play foundry semiconductor company acquired by SK hynix, announced on Dec. 3 that it has changed its name to SK keyfoundry.The updated company name has been in use since Jan. 1, following a recent shareholder meeting approval. SK keyfoundry also completed domestic and int
LS Cable Asia marks the first trading day of the new year under its revised name, LS Eco Energy. Listed on the Korea Exchange’s KOSPI market since Sept. 22, 2016, LS Eco Energy is strategizing to boost corporate value by venturing into new businesses like undersea cables and rare earth elements.Acco
On Jan. 2, Kim Yoon, chairman of Samyang Group, announced, “The year 2024, marking the 100th anniversary of our foundation, will be the inaugural year of transformation for a new Samyang.”During the New Year’s ceremony at the Samyang Discovery Center in Pangyo, Chairman Kim emphasized three core man
In December of last year, domestic semiconductor exports recorded the highest annual growth rate yet. The prices of memory semiconductors, the main export products of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, have consistently been on the rise.According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy on Jan.
SK telecom is undergoing a complete transformation into an “Artificial Intelligence (AI) company,” expanding its global business ventures. Following an organizational restructuring in June, the company has now finalized a reorganization focused on strengthening AI and global business operations. Thi
The National Tax Service (NTS) announced on Dec. 28 that it has collected 1.35 trillion won (US$1.05 billion) in tax assessments in the area of overseas tax evasion alone through tax investigations conducted this year. The figure exceeds the average annual collection for the three years before the C
Debt, or credit, for both households and businesses surged to a historic peak, surpassing twice the gross domestic product (GDP) during the third quarter of this year. With an increasing number of businesses relying on non-banking institutions after the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with a rising house