Global
Economic Indicators
Women Accounted for 97% of New U.S. Jobs in August… What Happened?
While U.S. employment figures for August significantly exceeded expectations, it appears that women accounted for virtually all of the new jobs created. Of the 162,000 new jobs added in August, 158,00…
Society (Global)
"What Day Is It?" Two People Miraculously Rescued 9 Days After Nepal Floods
On the 4th (local time), nine days after massive flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border region, two survivors who had been trapped in a hydroelectric power plant tunnel were dramatically rescued. …
Management
Bloomberg: "Hanwha Aero Secures U.S. Army Contract, but the Real Battle Begins Now"
While HANWHA AEROSPACE has secured its first major contract in the U.S. Army’s wheeled self-propelled howitzer program, establishing a foothold in the world’s largest defense market, analysts say the …
Management
Turnus CEO Greets Chinese Audience with "Hello"… Apple Steps Up Efforts in China
John Turners, Apple’s new CEO, opened an account on the Chinese social media platform Weibo and posted his first message. Although he only offered a brief greeting in both English and Chinese, observe…
Trade
"If You Don’t Make Semiconductors in the U.S., Be Prepared"… Rutnick Hints at Targeted Tariffs
The Trump administration is preparing new semiconductor tariffs that link investment in U.S. production to tariff benefits. The plan would grant tariff reductions or exemptions to companies that build…
Management
'Chipflation' Spreads to the Mainland… Is the 'Chinese Phones = Low-Cost' Equation Being Challenged?
Global “chipflation” (price hikes caused by a semiconductor shortage) is spreading to the Chinese consumer market. This is because even major Chinese smartphone manufacturers, which had previously rel…
Funds
Even Safe-Haven Assets Plunge '-15%'... U.S. Long-Term Bond Investors 'Devastated'
As long-term U.S. Treasury yields continue to soar, the slump in U.S. Treasury exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on the domestic stock market is deepening. Contrary to investors’ expectations of ris…
Stocks
Chey Tae-won: "Cooperation Possible with Japan's Kioxia, Including R&D and Supply Chain Sharing"
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won described joint production with SK hynix(000660)and Japan’s semiconductor giant Kioxia Holdings as “one option.” He explained that the group is also considering building…
Policy
"Impact Is More Important Than Numbers… MICE Must Become a Platform Connecting Industry, Talent, and Investment"
“Securing ‘mega impacts’ is more important than hosting ‘mega events.’”At the recently concluded “2026 Goyang Destination Week,” domestic and international experts emphasized that the era of explainin…
Stocks
[U.S. Featured Stocks] GoPro Merges with Starman Optical and Enters AI Infrastructure Market… Stock Price Up 41%
Shares of action camera maker GoPro (GPRO) soared on news that the company is entering the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure market through a merger with optical firm Starman Optical.On the …