Economy

South Korean and Chinese companies signed 9 MOUs on Jan 5, 2026, covering consumer goods and autonomous driving. Major biz leaders from Samsung and Hyundai attended to bolster ties.

GM Korea's annual sales for 2025 dropped 7.5% year-on-year to 462,310 units, with domestic sales taking a massive 39.2% hit.

Hyundai Motor 2025 sales performance slightly dipped by 0.1% to 4.13 million units, hit by U.S. tariffs. The automaker targets 4.15 million units in 2026 with new EV models.

The Nikkei 225 index 2026 started with a massive 3% rally, reaching 51,832.80 points. Tech stocks and a weak yen drove the surge amid Sanae Takaichi's fiscal policy optimism.

The 2026 Nikkei 225 gain hit 3% on the first trading day of the year as the Yen fell to the 157 range and AI tech stocks like SoftBank led the rally.

President Trump warns India of higher tariffs over its continued Russian oil purchases. Explore the impact on US-India trade and global energy markets.

Analyzing the US attack on Venezuela 2026 market impact, from defense stock surges to the massive $1.5 trillion SpaceX IPO outlook.

Japan's factory activity steadies as demand declines slow in January 2026. Read our analysis on the latest Japan Manufacturing PMI data and its impact on investors.

Exploring the 2026 China economy outlook. Despite a trade truce with the U.S., Beijing faces rising tariff threats from Europe and Latin America amid a domestic debt crunch.

China's private services PMI hit a 6-month low in December, signaling a sharp cooling in domestic demand. Read more on what this means for the global economy and Beijing's next move.

South Korean defense major LIG Nex1 plans to change its name to LIG Defense & Aerospace (LIG D&A) to mark its 50th anniversary and pivot toward the global space market.

PwC announces a major expansion in crypto audit and consulting for 2026, driven by U.S. regulatory clarity and the GENIUS Act. Read about the Big Four's new strategy.