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South Korean President Appoints Han Seong-sook as New Prime Minister

South Korean President Appoints Han Seong-sook as New Prime Minister

South Korean President Li Debeom appointed Han Seong-sook as the new Prime Minister on July 1st.

Jul 2, 2026 6 views
South Korea Reaches $102.25 Billion Export Milestone in June

South Korea Reaches $102.25 Billion Export Milestone in June

South Koreas exports reached $102.25 billion in June, exceeding $100 billion for the first time, driven primarily by semiconductors.

Jul 2, 2026 3 views
China as a Top Choice for Indonesian Students After Graduation

China as a Top Choice for Indonesian Students After Graduation

Indonesian students are increasingly choosing Chinese universities over Western ones for their higher education options, driven by growing economic ti...

Jul 2, 2026 3 views
South Korea Extends Visa-Free Policy for Group Tourists

South Korea Extends Visa-Free Policy for Group Tourists

South Korea is extending a visa-free policy for group tourists from six countries including China and Vietnam until December 31.

Jul 2, 2026 12 views
Russias Banking Chief Sees Ending War as Top Priority

Russias Banking Chief Sees Ending War as Top Priority

Russian state-owned commercial banks CEO discusses concerns over military operations and economic slowdown.

Jul 2, 2026 5 views
Russia Imports Gasoline From India Amid Fuel Shortages

Russia Imports Gasoline From India Amid Fuel Shortages

Russia is importing gasoline from India via sea transport due to fuel shortages caused by attacks on its energy infrastructure in Ukraine and is plann...

Jul 2, 2026 3 views
EU Needs Tailored AI Plans to Address Labor Market Impacts

EU Needs Tailored AI Plans to Address Labor Market Impacts

EU member states need to develop their own plans to address the impact of artificial intelligence on labor markets due to no single-size-fits-all solu...

Jul 1, 2026 11 views
Japan Issues White Paper Warning of Chinas Influence in Emerging Markets

Japan Issues White Paper Warning of Chinas Influence in Emerging Markets

Japans Trade White Paper for 2026 highlights China as its largest trading partner, with a growing share of Chinese-made components used in production ...

Jul 1, 2026 6 views
Yen Plunges to 40-Year Low, Concerns Rise About Inflation and Intervention

Yen Plunges to 40-Year Low, Concerns Rise About Inflation and Intervention

The Japanese yens exchange rate has fallen to its lowest level since December 1986 and is expected to continue depreciating against the US dollar.

Jul 1, 2026 6 views
China Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Imported Pea Starch from Canada

China Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Imported Pea Starch from Canada

The Chinese government has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imported pea starch originating from Canada, determining that it constitutes d...

Jul 1, 2026 7 views
Trump Blasts Gasoline Retailers Over High Gas Prices

Trump Blasts Gasoline Retailers Over High Gas Prices

U.S. President Trump criticized major gasoline retailers for not lowering oil prices due to high current prices.

Jul 1, 2026 4 views
Democrats Sue Trump Administration Over New Medicaid Regulations

Democrats Sue Trump Administration Over New Medicaid Regulations

Democrats in 25 US states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that new Medicaid regulations will d...

Jul 1, 2026 2 views
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