Taiwan's government has forecast a robust 11.05% GDP growth for 2026, an upward revision from its previous 9.64% estimate. This optimism is largely attributed to the booming artificial-intelligence (AI) economy, which has driven Taiwan's tech industry and seen its stock market index su
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra has effectively countered the prevailing pessimism surrounding the memory market. This is the primary conclusion drawn from an in-depth interview with Mehrotra conducted by Jim Cramer on 'Mad Money'. Mehrotra, a veteran of the highly volatile memory industry
Hyundai Motor is set to significantly expand its U.S. manufacturing operations at its new, multi-billion dollar assembly plant in Georgia. According to CEO José Muñoz, the South Korean automaker intends to increase the projected production capacity of its Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated he possesses various tools to address liquidity concerns in the government debt market and restore stability. However, his current two-pronged approach—accelerated buybacks and market communication—has yielded limited success. An anno
Hong Kong's initial public offering (IPO) pipeline is robust, featuring companies from a wide array of sectors beyond the currently popular technology field, according to Hong Kong Exchange CEO Bonnie Chan. Chan informed CNBC that over 100 companies have successfully listed thi
On Thursday in Seoul, SK Hynix experienced a remarkable surge in its share price, climbing more than 12% after the company unveiled plans for a significant stock buyback. The company has stated that it is accelerating its repurchase and cancellation of shares, a program valued
President Donald Trump's decision to significantly curtail U.S.-South Korean military exercises poses a threat not only to the countries' combat readiness but also undermines the credibility of American commitments to its alliances. Lieutenant General Chun In-Bum, former commander of Sout
Japan's exports in July experienced their fastest growth since October 2022, exceeding forecasts, largely propelled by continued strong shipments of semiconductor-related products. This marks the fifth consecutive month of export expansion. Overall export growth reached 23.2%,
The U.S. government's debt has now surpassed the $40 trillion mark, reaching a new and significant financial milestone. As of Tuesday, the total outstanding debt stood at approximately $40.05 trillion, a level achieved just over four and a half years after crossing the $30 trillion thr
Wednesday was a banner day for crypto assets, with Bitcoin trading at its highest point since June, fueled by President Donald Trump's scheduled meeting with industry leaders. The situation intensified with significant news. Around 3 p.m. ET, the President alluded to re
Just before significant U.S. tariffs on certain Canadian products were set to take effect, President Donald Trump announced a preliminary agreement to prevent the new duties. This development offers a temporary reprieve for businesses already feeling the impact of the threatened 50% ta
Tommy John surgery, formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, is widely recognized in baseball, but its applicability extends to other sports, including mixed martial arts (MMA). This raises a crucial question for MMA athletes experiencing severe elbow injuries: can this