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[Economy] : The government has proposed a one-point social dialogue involving labor and business groups to discuss introducing special exemptions from labor regulations for businesses operating in semiconductor megaclusters. Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon said in a press briefing on Tuesday that the labor measures ...[more...]

Asiana Airlines passengers will be able to keep their existing mileage and use it on Korean Air-operated flights for 10 years after the two airlines merge, under a mileage integration plan approved by Korea’s antitrust regulator Monday. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) approved Korean Air’s revised plan with conditions aimed at preserving customer benefits and expanding opportunities to redeem mileage following the carriers’ merger on Dec. 17. Under the plan, Asiana mileage will be managed separately for 10 years from the merger date, even after Asiana ceases to exist as a corporate entity. Customers will not have to immediately convert their Asiana mileage to Korean Air’s program. During the 10-year period, Asiana customers will retain the airline’s existing redemption standards and expiration rules. They will also be able to use their mileage across all Korean Air-operated routes for award tickets, seat upgrades, mileage-and-cash payments and shopping. Customers who choose to convert their Asiana mileage can do so at any time during the 10-year period. Flight-earned mileage wi

[Economy] : The mileage integration plan for Korean Air and Asiana Airlines has been finalized, with measures in place to protect Asiana customers and ensure miles remain after the two carriers merge in December. The Fair Trade Commission(FTC) ordered the airlines to submit the plan when it conditionally approved the ...[more...]

Korea, Turkmenistan look beyond modest trade to deepen economic ties The Korea Herald

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The move would relieve pressure on banks, which have been the main source of lending for domestic investment

It cites other factors such as shrinking trading volume and liquidity, and tougher regulatory rules.

Thailand has relatively low inflation, strong external finances and an accommodative monetary policy.

An agreement to collaborate, starting with cybersecurity and medicine, will be his biggest achievement

The tech giant has hired over 85 specialists in six months.

US 10-year Treasury yield breaches 5% as global bond sell-off deepens Yahoo Finance Singapore

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[LONDON] Britain’s weak jobs market saw employers shed more workers last month, according to figures released ahead of the Bank of England’s...

Rival OpenAI already has a version of ChatGPT that targets investment bankers and equity researchers

Widespread market anxiety actually reinforces our optimism as markets typically peak when everyone is bullish

These instruments are outperforming US peers and key global debt gauges, Bloomberg data shows

Labour action could amplify supply concerns in an already tight memory chip market

[SYDNEY] Australian shares closed at a more-than-three-month low on Tuesday (Sep 15), dragged down by commodity stocks and banks as investors awaited...

Country’s rising elderly numbers highlight the fiscal strain created by its rapidly aging population

It says calls to moderate frontier AI development are a ‘coordinated play’ to preserve US dominance

Gojek’s parent company is focusing on practical applications that can improve conversion or cut costs, ahead of a wider roll-out in 2027

Depressed LNG demand in recent months in China and India is the result of spiking LNG prices due to the Middle East conflict, and consumption in the key Asian gas import markets is set to rebound once the war ends and prices normalize, industry executives say. The war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have choked LNG supply out of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Persian Gulf producers have managed to find workarounds for oil deliveries, including shuttle-shipping crude out of the Strait and then transferring the cargo…

The dollar index is seen well supported above 99 mark on Tuesday as soaring oil price are seen setting stage for a Federal rate hike in Feds upcoming policy meet. Higher oil prices have added to inflationary pressures, clouding the inflation outlook and reinforcing expectations for further Fed tightening. Oil prices extended their gains as Saudi Arabias East-West pipeline remained shut, while Ukraine disputed President Trumps claim that it had already reached an agreement with Russia to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. The yield on the 10-Year US Treasury note reached 5% on Tuesday, rising for the fifth consecutive session as elevated oil prices fueled inflation concerns. Brent crude climbed above $107 per barrel on Tuesday following a volatile start to the week, as investors continued to navigate heightened uncertainty over global supply. DXY is currently trading near a two-week high at 99.41, up 0.30% on the day. Among basket currencies, EUR/USD and GBP/USD are holding ...

Brent crude remains a primary concern, trading near $107 a barrel following Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and clashes involving U.S. naval vessels and Iranian tankers in the region

Brent crude futures rose $1.37, or ​1.3%, to $107.05 a barrel at 0406 GMT, while U.S. West ⁠Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.53, or 1.51%, at $102.92 a barrel

At 10 am on Tuesday, November Brent oil futures were at $107.31, up by 1.54 per cent, and October crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $103.18, up by 1.77 per cent

With Brent crude touching $106 per barrel, increased dollar demand from oil importers raised concerns over India's external balance and inflation, forex traders said.

With Brent crude touching $106 per barrel, increased dollar demand from oil importers raised concerns over India's external balance and inflation, forex traders said

Data from the World Gold Council (WGC) showed that investments were net positive at $1.55 billion last week despite the volatile precious metal market

Association asks Centre to cut gold import duty to 6%, citing smuggling and a weak rupee

The benchmark October gold contract opened at ₹1,51,115 per 10 gram, down ₹115 from the previous close of ₹1,51,230

LNG Demand in China and India Could Surge When Prices Normalize Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Under its agreement with Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange, TCS will support the exchange across energy commodities, currencies, equities, bullion, and precious metals

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: Market at day’s low. At 2.13 pm, Sensex depreciated 441.70 pts or 0.59% to 74,340.06. Nifty 50 fell 161.65 pts or 0.69% to 23,236.45.

Amid market pressures from crude prices and global sentiment, Kellton Tech Solutions surged 6.75%, attributed to a new automotive finance project aimed at creating an advanced loan integration platform, bolstering its position in financial services and AI technology.

Indian equities faced hurdles on Tuesday amid concerns over crude oil prices and global bond yields. Solar Industries saw volatility due to its acquisition announcement, and Bharat Electronics' stock fell despite defense deals boosting potential growth.

The key equity barometers trimmed their losses in early afternoon trade, but sentiment remained weak amid mixed global cues. Rising crude oil prices and elevated global bond yields continued to weigh on risk appetite.

Zensar Technologies share price opened at ₹430 apiece today, as compared to previous close of ₹425.25 on Friday last week. The IT stock surged as much as 13%, hitting an intraday high of ₹479.90 on 15 September.

FGE's Iman Nasseri says Brent could reach $120-$150 a barrel if Middle East supply disruptions persist, while physical crude is already trading at $125-$130.

The public issue comprised a fresh issue worth ₹315.6 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 28.5 lakh equity shares worth ₹35.43 crore by investor shareholder BioUrja India Infra

Sensex, Nifty today: The 30-share pack dropped nearly 400 points, or 0.50%, to an intraday low of 74,403, while the NSE counterpart slipped to 23,252 during the session, falling nearly 150 points, or 0.60%.

HFCL shares touched an intraday low of ₹225, falling over 3.71% on 15 September. The stock has remained under pressure in the near-term as it has fallen over 9.44% in a week.

Firstsource Solutions shares rose nearly 18% on 15 September, as Indian IT stocks rebounded byover 4%. Analysts suggest the pace of AI development may benefit traditional software firms, providing clarity on tech investments amid global strength in tech stocks.

Sensex, Nifty likely to start on a firm note after the long break, but rising inflation, crude oil prices and renewed West Asia tensions could keep markets volatile.

China, India LNG Demand Poised for Recovery as Global Supply Eases Egypt Oil & Gas

India's economy will grow due to domestic consumption and infrastructure spending. Rising incomes will support a higher growth trajectory by the year 2030. Households are shifting savings towards market-linked investments and mutual funds. Mutual fund assets under management have significantly increased recently. This growth reflects increased financial literacy and digital access.

Large currency speculators in the US dollar futures edged higher, according to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The non-commercial futures contracts of US dollar index futures, traded by large speculators and hedge funds, totaled a net long position of 17604 contracts in the data reported through September 08, 2026, marking an increase of 579 net positions compared to the previous week.

The NBFC stock, Aye Finance, which has delivered a solid return of more than 80% in the last six months, appears to be ready for a further rally due to a formidable presence in India’s mass-affluent lending market, according to the brokerage firm.