S. Korean, Brazilian firms call for closer ties in manufacturing, key minerals

Seoul, Feb 23 (IANS) South Korean and Brazilian business communities on Monday proposed measures to strengthen cooperation in strategic areas, including advanced manufacturing and key minerals, at a bilateral business forum held in Seoul, industry officials said. The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency presented such proposals at […]
APEC biz leaders gather in S. Korea for discussions on AI, energy transition

Seoul, Oct 28 (IANS) Preliminary proceedings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit were well under way on Tuesday in the South Korean host city of Gyeongju, bringing together some 1,700 participants from around the globe for deep-dive conversations on implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and energy transition, among others. On Tuesday, the eve […]
South Korean authorities mull ways to cushion local economy amid economic adversity

Seoul, Jan 3 (IANS) South Korean authorities are mulling ways to cushion the local economy in a bid to alleviate economic woes amid a prolonged political turmoil and ease potential economic strains from the incoming US administration. South Korea’s Acting President and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok on Friday pledged to make efforts […]