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Last updated: 21 May, 2025  
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S. Korean economy grows 1 pc in 2025; Q4 GDP contracts 0.3 pc
IANS | 22 Jan, 2026
The South Korean economy expanded 1 per cent last year, driven by robust exports, but posted negative on-quarter growth in the fourth quarter amid a slump in the construction sector, central bank data showed on Thursday.
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Davos 2026: World leaders convene to address global issues, set priorities
IANS | 19 Jan, 2026
World leaders from government, business, civil society and academia have convened in Davos to engage in forward-looking discussions to address global issues and set priorities. The call for bold collective action makes the meeting particularly relevant, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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S. Korea's auto exports hit record $72 billion in 2025
IANS | 15 Jan, 2026
South Korea's exports of automobiles reached an all-time high of $72 billion last year thanks to the strong overseas demand for eco-friendly vehicles and used cars, government data showed on Thursday.
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US hosts APEC supply chain roundtable in Mexico City
IANS | 14 Jan, 2026
As part of its push for more fair and balanced trade with APEC partners, the United States hosted a regional roundtable of the APEC Alliance for Supply Chain Connectivity (A2C2) in Mexico City.
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40 pc of manufacturers in S. Korea expect economic conditions to deteriorate
IANS | 13 Jan, 2026
Around 40 per cent of South Korean manufacturers expect economic conditions to deteriorate this year amid increased volatility in the foreign exchange (FX) market, a poll showed on Tuesday.
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Venezuela has largest oil reserves but production remains poor; Indian OMCs to benefit
IANS | 05 Jan, 2026
Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in the world but lack of expertise, under-investment, political interference, mis-management, corruption and sanctions have paralysed the exploitation of its oil reserves, a report showed on Monday.
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Trump's trade policies 'disaster': US media
IANS | 29 Dec, 2025
The Southern California News Group (SCNG) published an editorial titled "$12 billion payout to farmers is a tariff-based disaster," saying a bailout announced earlier this month underscored the failure of the Trump administration's trade policies.
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S. Korea to offer tax benefits to retail investors investing back home
IANS | 24 Dec, 2025
The finance ministry here on Wednesday announced a package of tax benefits aimed at revitalising the domestic capital market, including a new incentive program for retail investors who sell overseas stocks and reinvest the proceeds in domestic assets.
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South Korea discusses AI, energy partnership with UAE
IANS | 18 Dec, 2025
South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan met with his United Arab Emirates (UAE) counterpart on Thursday to discuss expanding cooperation in the artificial intelligence (AI) and energy sectors, Kim's office said.
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Indian American community leader calls for tariff reversal to bolster India–US relations
IANS | 15 Dec, 2025
Eminent Indian American physician and community leader Dr Bharat Barai warned that India–US relations could remain strained for the foreseeable future unless Washington reverses recent tariff measures, arguing that New Delhi has been unfairly singled out amid broader global trade and energy dynamics.
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