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Listed subsidiaries in Japan recently numbered 139, down nearly 20% from a year ago and representing one-third of the March 2007 peak of 417, as corporate governance reforms and activist investor pressure accelerate the delisting of dual-listed parent-subsidiary structures. The Tokyo Stock

Hanssem stocks rose 4.44% to 18,340 won as of 10:13 AM on the 21st, extending gains after an 11.6% surge the previous trading day. The rally follows the company's announcement on the 18th of a three-year shareholder return plan involving annual share buybacks and dividend increases. Securities

T'way Holdings experienced an 18% stock decline on the 21st, the first day of resumed trading after being designated as a management stock. Korea Exchange designated T'way Holdings as a management stock on the 18th and suspended trading due to the company's failure to meet market capitalization

Commerzbank forecasts that European government bond yields will continue rising in the long term due to concerns over government debt accumulation and fiscal sustainability, according to a report by Dr. Vincent Stamer. The analysis comes as European bond yields have surged to multi-year highs amid i

Global pension funds and sovereign wealth funds managing hundreds of trillions of won face an AI concentration crisis, Bloomberg reported May 20 (local time). AI-related assets now dominate major asset classes — Goldman Sachs data shows approximately 40% of S&P 500 market capitalization consists of

South Korean cryptocurrency stocks surged on the 21st morning as Bitcoin reclaimed the $80,000 level, with Woori Technology Investment rising 11.97% to 6,080 won as of 9:21 AM according to Korea Exchange data. The rally followed Bitcoin's recovery after the US Senate's CLARITY Act failed a

Semiconductor equipment stocks in South Korea posted strong gains in early trading on May 21, with DI surging over 11% as buying interest spread from large-cap semiconductor stocks including Samsung Electronics, which rose more than 3%. The rally followed strength in US semiconductor stocks and

Naver received a 'buy' rating from Meritz Securities on the 21st despite recent stock underperformance, with analyst Lee Hyo-jin setting a target price of 330,000 won and recommending investors bet on the company's NeoCloud AI infrastructure business. Lee stated that current stock prices

Hana Micron surged over 16% during early trading on September 21, leading a broad rally in Korean semiconductor materials, parts, and equipment stocks. The gains followed a strong performance in US semiconductor stocks, where the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 2.78% on September 18. KOSDAQ se

The UK Financial Times reported on September 20 that the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) had withdrawn from mBridge, a cross-border central bank digital currency platform jointly developed by multiple central banks—a move that had not previously been made public. SAMA explained that it joined as an observer in 2023, ceased to be a member after completing the proof-of-concept phase on May 13, 2025, and said the withdrawal was “proceeding as planned,” denying that it was related to U.S. pressure. Timeli

Bitcoin rebounded to $81,600 on September 21, extending the rally that began on September 18. It had previously fallen to around $75,000 after the procedural vote on the CLARITY Act failed and the Fed raised interest rates by 25 bps. Strategy founder Michael Saylor posted a chart of the company’s holdings with the caption “slightly more orange,” signaling a potential new purchase. Bitcoin’s Performance This Week: The Rebound from a Low of $75,000 to $81,600 After two major macro shocks this week

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), hinted at a recent Bitcoin purchase on September 20 through a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. Saylor shared a chart displaying Strategy's cumulative Bitcoin acquisitions over the past six years, accompanied by the phrase 'A

Bank of America warned on the 18th that the Federal Reserve's policy rate could exceed 5% if the US economy continues to show resilience, just two days after the Fed resumed rate hikes for the first time in approximately three years. The warning addresses the risk that the current 3.75-4.00%

Samsung Electronics faces its last purchase date on May 28 for investors seeking the company's record-breaking cash dividend, with the dividend record date set for May 30. The dividend opportunity stems from Samsung Electronics' shareholder return plan announced at an August board meeting, which com

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Deputy Governor Seo Jae-wan held a meeting with compliance officers from major securities firms on the 21st, criticizing the industry for profit-focused practices such as excessive credit trading inducement and fee transfers to clients. The

The USD-KRW exchange rate is expected to trade in the 1,380 won range on September 21, according to market analysis. The currency pair is consolidating after sharp gains driven by US and Japanese interest rate decisions. Japanese authorities conducted a 'rate check' on September 18 when the

HMM and South Korean shipping companies continue posting strong earnings on September 21 as Brent crude oil trades above $100 per barrel at $103.87, down 0.91% from the previous session. The shipping sector's profitability persists despite fuel cost pressures, with HMM's container and bulk fuel

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates this month for the first time in three years, and Wall Street analysts now expect this move may mark the beginning of a sustained tightening cycle rather than a one-time adjustment. Michael Gucey, Chief Investment Officer for Global Fixed Income at

Upbit, the virtual asset exchange operated by Dunamu, and the Seoul city government hosted the 'Upclass Financial Golden Bell' financial education program on May 19 at Banpo Hangang Park Moonlight Plaza in Seoul. The event was organized under the youth economic and financial capacity strengthening a