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Korean Institutional Investors' Foreign Currency Securities Investments Surge by $21.96 Billion in Q3

The balance of foreign currency securities investments by Korean institutional investors surged by $21.96 billion in the third quarter, reaching $427.41 billion, compared to $405.4...

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South Korean Investors Flock to U.S. Stocks and Cryptocurrencies Amid Market Shifts

South Korean investors are shifting their focus to U.S. stocks and cryptocurrencies, withdrawing funds from major banks and increasing investments in these high-return assets. This...

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Quantit and Bareksa Join Forces to Revolutionize AI-Powered Investment in Indonesia

Quantit, a South Korean AI fintech company, has announced a strategic alliance with Bareksa, Indonesia's leading fintech platform company, to enhance the provision of AI-powered fi...

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Vietnam's VN-Index Stabilizes Amid Global Market Volatility

Vietnam's VN-Index showed resilience, closing just 0.16 points lower after a previous gain of 7.43 points. Trading volume decreased by 15% to VND11.355 trillion. The VN-30 basket s...

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South Korea's Venture Investment Surges Despite Global Downtrend

South Korea's venture investment grew by 11.3% in the first three quarters of 2024, reaching 8.6 trillion won, despite a global downturn. The growth was driven by significant incre...

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Black Market Dollar Drops Against Vietnamese Dong Amid Global Currency Fluctuations

The dollar declined by 0.23% to VND25,730 at unofficial exchange points in Vietnam, while Vietcombank kept its rate unchanged at VND25,463. The State Bank of Vietnam maintained its...

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Korea Value-Up Index Struggles as Corporate Participation Remains Low

The Korea Value-Up Index, aimed at enhancing corporate value, has faced challenges since its unveiling. Despite efforts by the Korea Exchange to encourage participation, only a few...

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Navigating 2025's Fixed Income Landscape: A Supply-Demand Tug-of-War

The 2025 fixed income outlook for Korea suggests that bond yields will be more influenced by supply-demand dynamics than monetary policy. With rate cuts underway, market rates are ...