February 26, 2024

Seoul shares down on disappointing ‘value-up’ program

South Korean stocks closed lower Monday as investors dumped local shares on the government’s weaker-than-expected plans to boost corporate value. The Korean won edged down against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell…

Arrest of 4 people accused of stabbing a rival to death

Bangkok: Police at Chum Phae Police Station arrested four teenagers who used a knife to stab a 24-year-old man to death. They are currently being detained for questioning.

In the case of a rival teen causing bodily harm Until causing the death of Mr….

S. Korea’s tech exports hit record US$15.2 bln in 2022

South Korea’s technology exports rose 2 percent to hit an all-time high of US$15.2 billion in 2022, driven by increased sales to the United States, government data showed Monday.

Technology imports also added 5 percent on-year to record $19.6 billio…