In a widely expected decision, the Monetary Policy Board of the Bank of Korea (BOK) held its key rate steady at 2.5 percent during a rate-setting meeting in Seoul, reports Yonhap news agency …
South Korea expands crypto tax net
The South Korean government is closing loopholes in its tax laws and revising certain restrictions so its cryptocurrency sector can continue to develop. With the elevation of cryptocurrency status …
South Korea moves to curb unfair stock trading
South Korea’s financial regulators and stock bourse operator have prepared measures to curb unfair trading practices, including illegal short-selling, after President Lee Jae Myung ordered a …
South Korea plans to lift crypto venture business restrictions
South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups is moving to eliminate the restriction preventing crypto firms from registering as venture companies, which would grant them access to state-backed support …
South Korea’s crypto reform plans offer tax cuts and funding access to companies
South Korea’s SMEs Ministry plans to recognise crypto firms as venture companies, unlocking tax breaks and funding under President Lee’s pro-crypto agenda.
Trump urged to take on South Korea over tech regulations that target US, spare China
Congressional Republicans warn that South Korea’s new legislation could advantage Chinese tech firms over U.S. companies, urging negotiators to address the issue in tariff negotiations.
It’s Official: Iran Still Has Enriched Uranium
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed this week that Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium was not destroyed in the recent US and Israeli strikes and remains a significant concern.
Popeyes opens doors for franchising in Philippines
Global chicken fast-food brand Popeyes is now accepting franchising partnerships in the Philippines as the brand’s steadily growing popularity is sparking huge interest from local investors.
The Bangladesh delta is under a dangerous level of strain, analysis reveals
Our analysis highlights the limits of existing political solutions. The ability of the Ganges river to support life and society is severely strained, despite the Ganges water sharing treaty between …
Philippines unfazed by Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Economic chief Arsenio Balisacan said the Philippine government remains largely unmoved by the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s controversial “Big Beautiful Bill.” …