Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis met with the heads of South Korea’s major conglomerates during the visit, the company seeks partnerships in chips.
Honda Chooses Motorcycles Over Cars In South Korea, Stops Selling Automobiles Completely
Facing stiff competition from local giants, Honda exited South Korea’s car market while keeping its motorcycle business.
South Korea’s watchdog names Coupang founder as controlling entity
SEOUL, April 29 (Reuters) – South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday designated Kim Bom, the founder of U.S.-listed e-commerce firm Coupang, as the de facto controlling entity of the …
Hormuz crisis revives Thailand’s land bridge plan but business case still lacking
While the plan to bypass the Malacca Strait is popular with Anutin’s government, economists and environmentalists say it is not realistic Thailand’s vision for a land bridge splits opinion: some see …
Treasury freezes $344M in crypto as ‘Operation Economic Fury’ pushes Iran to industrial breaking point
The Treasury froze $344M in Iran-linked crypto, escalating pressure as officials warn Tehran could lose $170M daily with oil exports nearing disruption.
Bangladesh’s AC boom: How heat, income growth and local industry are reshaping a once-luxury market
What was once a status symbol in elite neighbourhoods is now entering middle-class and semi-urban homes, as climate pressures and affordability reshape Bangladesh’s fast-growing AC market …
US imposes sanctions on 35 individuals, entities for aiding Iran’s sanctions evasions
By Andrea Shalal and Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. government ratcheted up pressure on Tehran on Tuesday, imposing sanctions on 35 entities and individuals for their roles in Iran’s shadow banking sector,
US imposes sanctions on 35 individuals, entities for aiding Iran’s sanctions evasions
By Andrea Shalal and Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. government ratcheted up pressure on Tehran on Tuesday, imposing sanctions on 35 entities and individuals for their roles in Iran’s shadow banking sector,
Live updates: United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, while US-Iran negotiations stall
The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it will exit OPEC, while the Trump administration seemed unlikely to accept Iran’s offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. ends its blockade and the war.
AmCham calls for stronger Bangladesh-US trade ties
Bilateral trade between Bangladesh and the United States (US) has reached a historic high of $11.8 billion, reflecting a new phase of deepening economic cooperation, leaders said at a high-level …