July 30, 2024

S. Korea, Saudi Arabia discuss ways to expand trade, investment

South Korea’s industry ministry said Tuesday it has discussed ways to broaden economic exchanges with Saudi Arabia, pledging to work closely toward the prompt implementation of a free trade pact between Seoul and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Hanwha Systems Q2 net profit down 63.8 pct to 27 bln won

Hanwha Systems Co. on Tuesday reported its second-quarter net income of 27 billion won (US$19.5 million), down 63.8 percent from a year earlier.

The company said in a regulatory filing that operating profit for the April-June period rose 167 percent…

About to report 3 charges against rider who threatened woman

Khon Kaen, Police are preparing to press three serious charges against a driver of a popular ride-hailing app who sexually harassed a 20-year-old woman who requested a ride-hailing service to her residence in Khon Kaen Province.

Progress in the case…