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Asia Pacific Economics

An economic downturn looms in South Korea

Risks of an economic downturn looms in South Korea as China stumbles and the Fed’s rate hike nears. The China Factor China’s stock market lost more than $1 trillion in value

Asia Pacific Finance

Caught between the US and China, South Korea joins the AIIB

According to a recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asia will need to invest about $8 trillion in overall national infrastructure between 2010 and 2020. South Korea’s involvement

Asia Pacific Politics

Unrest threatens Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s financial hub

Known for its capitalistic free economy advocating no barriers to trade and a low corporate tax rate, Hong Kong as entrepôt offers vital strategic importance to Beijing’s trade with the

Asia Pacific Economics

Samsung’s predicament puts South Korea at economic crossroad

With his hospitalization, the family of Lee Kun-hee, Chairman of Samsung Electronics, risks losing management of the company. The South Korea’s National Assembly will soon face a crossroads on Chae-bols, South

Asia Pacific Politics

What Xi Jinping’s visit means for South Korea

In early July, Xi Jinping made a monumental visit to South Korea before visiting North Korea for the first time. China shows willingness to engage in a closer relationship with South