Hong Kong stocks fall as AI bubble fears grow amid Wall Street retreat
Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s retreat from record highs amid growing concerns that the…
Asian markets gain after AI deals push Wall St higher
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday in quiet holiday trading, while Japan’s benchmark rose to…
Elle UK apologizes for cropping Blackpink’s Rose from group photo
October 6, 2025 SEOUL – Elle UK has issued an apology after facing accusations of racism for cropping…
Hyundai CEO on designing for Europe
Hyundai is probably one of South Korea’s most globally recognisable brands, with only the likes of Samsung and…
Celebrities Front Row at Dior Spring 26 Ready to Wear Fashion Show
It may have been new creative director Jonathan Anderson’s first women’s show for the house of Dior, but…
Japanese city pushes 2-hour daily cap on smartphone use to boost sleep, family time
The mayor of a central Japanese city has defended an unusual new ordinance that urges residents to limit…
Asia PMIs Split as South Korea, Vietnam Weather Trump Tariffs
(Bloomberg) — Manufacturing across Asia was split last month, with activity improved in South Korea and steady in…
South Korea exports beat forecasts as AI drives chip sales to record
Ships sit under construction in a dry dock at a Hyundai Mipo Dockyard shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea,…
SoftBank’s PayPay to become available in South Korea as company looks outward
As part of efforts to expand internationally, PayPay — Japan’s largest mobile payment platform with over 70 million…
Thailand and South Korea Race to Seal Major Free Trade Deal Amid Global Uncertainty
Thailand and South Korea are rushing to finalise a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with negotiators…
Why Instagram is changing focus from photos to videos as users hit 3 billion
Instagram has reached 3 billion monthly users, making the network one of the most popular consumer apps of…
Seoul Architecture Biennale “a sincere attempt to invite a bigger conversation” says Heatherwick
This year’s Seoul Architecture Biennale aims to directly engage the public rather than replicate the “echo chamber” of…