- May 19th, 2025
Over 100 North Koreans have reportedly disappeared after being detained by the country’s secret police, the Ministry of State Security (MSS), while attempting to defect or for attempting to contact family members in South Korea, according to a recent report...
In a tense standoff near the heavily fortified Korean border, South Korean authorities on Thursday (Oct 31) blocked a plan by a group representing families of individuals they believe were abducted by North Korea. The group intended to send balloons...
As Typhoon Kong-rey closes in on Taiwan, the storm’s powerful winds and torrential rains have disrupted both air and rail traffic, leaving thousands stranded and forcing officials to cancel hundreds of scheduled services. The typhoon, one of the strongest of...
In a major shake-up within Argentina’s foreign ministry, President Javier Milei has dismissed Foreign Minister Diana Mondino following Argentina's vote at the United Nations in favor of lifting the long-standing US economic embargo on Cuba. The UN vote, held on...
In a remarkable financial shift, dollar bond spreads for Asia’s high-grade issuers have reached record lows, driven by aggressive monetary and fiscal measures by Chinese policymakers. The gap in yield premiums on Asian bonds has closed to 74.6 basis points...
Oil prices surged on Thursday, building on a rally from the previous day as bullish sentiment around U.S. fuel demand emerged following an unexpected drawdown in both crude and gasoline inventories. Additionally, the market responded positively to reports that OPEC+...
North Korea launched one of its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) early Thursday morning, intensifying regional tensions and drawing renewed international scrutiny. The launch marks Kim Jong Un’s first weapons test since facing accusations of sending North Korean soldiers...
As the yen heads for its largest monthly loss since 2016, markets watch closely for shifts from the Bank of Japan and key U.S. economic data ahead of the presidential election. The Japanese yen continued to face intense pressure on...
Shares of Korea Zinc, the world's largest zinc refiner, saw a significant drop for the second consecutive day on Thursday, sparking investor concerns and drawing scrutiny from regulators. The decline comes as Korea Zinc announced plans to issue new shares...
Asian equities traded lower Thursday following declines in U.S. stocks and government bonds, triggered by robust economic data that raised concerns about the Federal Reserve's timeline for potential interest rate cuts. Australian and Japanese markets experienced early losses, while an...
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