South Korea

China's defence ministry says joint air patrols with Russia didn't violate airspace

Russia, however, claimed that an 'equipment malfunction' caused the military aircraft to deviate and enter the South Korean airspace.

Jul 24, 2019

South Korea fires warning shots as Russian and Chinese aircraft violate airspace

The Ministry of National Defence said that two Chinese military planes also entered Korean airspace on the same day.

Jul 23, 2019

Here's why export-led growth is required for a new India

The Economic Survey 2019 has rightly identified that no country had ever grown fast without buoyant exports.

Jul 18, 2019

Samsung to invest in 100 start-ups in big India push

The Samsung Venture Investment Corporation (SVIC) has already invested about $8.5 million in the four companies.

Jul 12, 2019

FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019: Preview, Schedule, Predictions and TV listings

The eighth edition of FIFA Women's World Cup is taking place at France with 24 teams contesting for the coveted trophy.

Jun 7, 2019

7 South Korean tourists killed, 19 missing after boat capsizes on Danube in Hungary

The incident took place in the capital Hungary when a sightseeing boat carrying 33 South Korean tourists and 2 crew members collided with another tourist boat due to the heavy rainstorm that had developed heavy currents in the water.

May 30, 2019

Global Markets: Asian shares pause near eight-month high, dollar weakens

Overnight, European and U.S. shares gained. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 added 0.35 per cent, the Nasdaq climbed 0.7 per cent while the Dow was barely changed.

Apr 11, 2019

South Korea declares national emergency as winds fan giant forest fires [Photos]

The government recorded that 400 homes and 500 hectares of land were incinerated by the forest fires.

Apr 5, 2019

With a piece of paper, Trump called on Kim to hand over nuclear weapons

The document's existence was first mentioned by White House national security adviser John Bolton in television interviews he gave after the two-day summit.

Mar 30, 2019

North Korea's Kim to travel to Vietnam by train, summit at Government Guesthouse

Vietnam is preparing for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to arrive by train for his summit in Hanoi next week President Donald Trump, two sources with direct knowledge of security and logistics planning told Reuters on Wednesday.

Feb 20, 2019

Global Markets: Asian shares, US stock futures dented by growth worries

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.5 per cent, drifting away from a recent seven-week top.

Jan 22, 2019

Global Markets: Asian shares falter from 1-1/2-month highs, markets wary about China data

Partial data on trade from China showed dollar-denominated exports growth was the highest since 2011. Markets are still awaiting numbers for December due shortly.

Jan 14, 2019

Asia stocks at one-month high, focus stays on US-China trade talks

Asian stocks inched higher to one-month highs on Friday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated the U.S. central bank can be patient on raising interest rates further.

Jan 11, 2019

New year brings fresh hopes for bulls in Asian currencies

With the trade talk outcome still uncertain, failure could quickly reignite pressure on the yuan with some still expecting it to breach the key 7-per-dollar mark on dimming growth outlook.

Jan 10, 2019

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Live stream, TV listings, full schedule, groups and venues

The 17th edition of the AFC Asian Cup will commence on Saturday, January 5 in UAE. The final will be played at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi on February 1.

Jan 3, 2019

Global Markets: Asian shares blindsided by dismal China data

Asian shares turned tail on the first trading day of the new year as more disappointing economic data from China darkened the mood and erased early gains in U.S. stock futures

Jan 2, 2019

Global stocks under a cloud as US political tumult adds to growth anxiety

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had also raised market concerns by convening a crisis group amid the pullback in stocks.

Dec 26, 2018

North Korean media slams Seoul after UN human rights resolution gets nod

The resolution was passed on December 17 at the UN General Assembly and condemned North Korea's "systematic, widespread and gross violations of human rights".

Dec 23, 2018

Vivo to invest Rs 4,000 crore on new plant in Uttar Pradesh, generate over 5,000 jobs

The new manufacturing line will boost Vivo's manufacturing capabilities and buttress its continued growth in the country.

Dec 14, 2018

Interpol elects South Korean as president amid Russia protest

Kim Jong-yang's election is marred by acrimony over the US campaign against the Kremlin insider and Russia's allegations of interference.

Nov 21, 2018