Huawei held a conference on the Top 10 Trends of Data Center Facility in 2024 and released the corresponding White Paper. At the conference, Yao Quan, President of Huawei Data Center Facility Domain, defined the three characteristics of future data centers: reliable, simplified, and sustainable. Yao
Hwang Joo-ho, the CEO of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), has been engaging in activities to secure the Dukovany new nuclear power plant project in the Czech Republic for two days from Jan. 16.On Jan. 17, CEO Hwang visited the Czech Power Company (CEZ) and the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade
Korean companies doing business in China expect the Chinese market to improve in the second half of this year and beyond. In particular, they expect their sales to ascend from 2023.The largest number of the respondents (40 percent) expect an improvement in their business in China after 2024, followe
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix will build the world’s largest and best semiconductor mega cluster in the southern part of Gyeonggi Province with a total investment of 622 trillion won. The Korean government will support this project by creating infrastructure and an investment environment, strengt
Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) participated in CES 2024 held in Las Vegas, Nevada, the U.S., from Jan. 9 to 12. It was joined by 19 partner companies, collectively providing opportunities for global market expansion.K-water’s booth attracted numerous global buyers, investors, accelerato
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at kyeongkeun.kang@nhqv.com -- Ed.Revu is the leader among domestic influencer marketing platforms. The firm has over 1.15mn domestic and international influencers (members) and a total of 59,000 clients (advertisers). It has
On Jan. 10 (local time), Park Jeong-won, the chairman of Doosan Group, visited the CES 2024 event at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the United States. Accompanying him were several top executives, including Park Ji-won, vice chairman of the Group; Scott Park, vice chairman of Doosan Bobcat; Jeon
South Korea would be hit hard if China invaded Taiwan and a war broke out, according to a forecast by Bloomberg Economics.On Jan. 9 (local time), Bloomberg Economics, an economic research institute affiliated with Bloomberg News, said the geopolitical crisis in Taiwan could intensify ahead of a pres
On Jan. 10, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) announced the results of its Venture Enterprise Detailed Survey, analyzing the management performance, employment, and research and development (R&D) of venture companies as of the end of 2022.According to the MSS, the average revenue of venture co
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at minwoo.ju@nhqv.com -- Ed.Near-term earnings are likely to remain tepid at LGES due to ASP decline and fixed cost burden resulting from low operating rates. As such earnings weakness has been foreseen from 2023, however, it
Doosan Group announced on Jan. 9 (local time) that it held a press conference ahead of the opening of CES 2024 in Las Vegas in the U.S. on Jan. 8 (local time).The event was held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas with the attendance of more than 200 media employees from around the wo
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
Despite a record influx of foreign workers, South Korea’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are still facing a labor shortage.According to a comprehensive survey on foreign labor employment conducted by the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business (K-Biz), 29.7% of the 1,200 SMEs employ
Hanwha's multipurpose unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), the Arion-SMET, has completed a week-long field test conducted by the US Marine Corps and US Army. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone for the robotic vehicle, positioning it as a potential contender in the global UGV market.The fiel
The landscape of venture investment, including startups and other unlisted companies, has undergone significant changes after enduring a cold spell lasting more than a year and six months. Instead of Software as a Service (SaaS), the rise of manufacturing industries such as semiconductors has become
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
In 2024, Korean shipbuilders are likely to benefit from an increase in tanker orders because of increased distances for crude oil transportation due to the prolonged war in Ukraine, rising unrest in the Red Sea region, the gateway to the Suez Canal, and a shortage of shipbuilding slots with Chinese
On Jan. 2, President Yoon Suk-yeol announced, “I will push for the abolition of the Financial Investment Income Tax.” This move is expected to spark controversy as it involves the cancellation of an agreement with the opposition party.On this day, President Yoon attended the “2024 Securities and Der
The demand for spandex, a functional fiber known for its strength and elasticity and widely used in clothing such as hiking apparel and leggings, is showing signs of recovery. This has led to Hyosung TNC’s spandex facilities operating at over 90% capacity.Industry sources reported on Jan. 2 that the
LS Mtron is expediting its penetration of the U.S. market by securing an agricultural machinery export hub in central Texas in the United States.According to industry sources on Jan. 1, LS Mtron will complete a tractor logistics center and assembly plant in Palestine, Texas, in February. The facilit