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SoftBank has fully funded its $40 billion investment in OpenAI, taking a stake over 10% at a $260 billion valuation. Learn how Masayoshi Son's strategic pivot from NVIDIA to OpenAI is reshaping the AI industry.

Coupang announces a $1.17 billion (1.68 trillion won) compensation plan for 33.7 million users after a massive data leak. Consumer groups label the coupon-based plan a marketing stunt.

The South Korean FTC has fined 48 furniture firms $17.4M for a decade-long bid-rigging scheme. Enex and Hanssem face significant penalties for colluding on 240 bids.

Orion Corp. to invest 240 billion won (US$167M) for its Russia plant expansion 2027 to meet K-food demand. Cumulative sales set to hit 2 trillion won.

South Korea's Q3 2025 GRDP grew 1.9%, driven by strong semiconductor and auto exports. While the service sector recovered, construction slumped for the 6th straight quarter, revealing a K-shaped recovery.

The world's largest automaker, Toyota, has opened a digital art exhibition in Yokohama. The move is part of a broader diversification strategy to transform beyond car manufacturing into a provider of 'emotional experiences'.

Retail investors poured $8 billion into Palantir in 2025, defying Wall Street's warnings about its high valuation. We analyze the divide over the AI stock, which has surged 3,000% in three years.

China's GDP growth is projected to slow to 4.5% by 2026, a Nikkei survey shows. A persistent property market slump is fueling weak domestic demand, weighing on the economy.

The era of 'a rising tide lifts all AI boats' is ending. Volatility in late 2025 signals a major market differentiation in 2026, splitting AI players into spenders and earners. Here's what investors need to know.

Crucial U.S. economic data, delayed since October by the government shutdown, is set for release. Find out how this report card on the Trump administration's economy will impact markets and your portfolio.