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(LEAD) Exports rise 18.8 pct during first 20 days of July

South Korea’s exports rose 18.8 percent on-year in the first 20 days of July, data showed Monday, on the back of the robust performance of chips and cars.

Outbound shipments reached US$37.17 billion in the July 1-20 period, compared with $31.2 billi…

Vietnam’s rice exports expected to have positive result in H2

Vietnam has many opportunities to promote rice exports in the second half of this year, even though India could change its rice export policy in the next few months, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Gov’t to invest 1.2 tln won into nuclear fusion research

The science ministry said Monday it will invest 1.2 trillion won (US$865 million) into the development of technologies for nuclear fusion.

“Fusion power can be a solution to the rising concerns surrounding energy and greater electricity demand, and …

(LEAD) 70s-80s iconic singer-composer Kim Min-ki dies

Kim Min-ki, a singer, composer and playwright who nurtured countless talented artists while operating an iconic theater on Seoul’s vibrant Daehangno theater street for more than 30 years, died Sunday after a battle with stomach cancer. He was 73.

Ki…

Vietnam, Cambodia share trade union experience

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) and the National Alliance Chamber of Cambodia (NACC) are sharing experience in the development of the trade union organisations at a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City from July 22-26. The annual ev…

S. Korean Bond Yields on July 22, 2024

Today (%) Previous Session(%) Change (BP)

1-year TB 3.219 3.216 +0.3

2-year TB 3.126 3.144 -1.8

3-year TB 3.071 3.074 -0.3

10-year TB 3.145 3.156 -1.1

2-year MSB 3.130 3.126 +0.4

3-year CB (AA-) 3.522 3.525 -0.3

91-day CD 3.520 3.520 0.0

Sou…