Korean Bonds Enter FTSE World Government Index as Geopolitical Risks Weigh
South Korea's government bonds begin entering the FTSE World Government Bond Index on Wednesday. This bond market milestone gives Seoul access to an estimated...
South Korea Won Hits 17-Year Low as Middle East War Escalates
The South Korean currency fell sharply to a 17-year low against the US dollar on Tuesday. This currency pressure stems from the escalating Middle...
Japan Passes Provisional Budget as Ruling Coalition Abandons Fiscal 2026 Passage Goal
Japan's ruling coalition abandoned its plan to pass the fiscal 2026 budget within the current fiscal year. Instead, lawmakers passed a provisional budget bill...
South Korea’s President Lee Pushes Rapid Renewable Energy Transition with Jeju as Test Bed
President Lee Jae Myung called for a rapid shift to renewable energy on Monday. He said Jeju Island can deliver the fastest real-world results....
Mongolia Parliament Approves Uchral Nyam-Osor’s Resignation as Speaker Ahead of Prime Minister Nomination
Mongolia's Parliament voted on March 30 to relieve Uchral Nyam-Osor of his duties as Speaker, formally clearing the way for his nomination as Prime...
