S.Korea minister calls trade pact with China necessary

South Korea's finance minister called on Monday for early negotiations on a free trade pact with China

Asia's double-edged currency sword

The roller-coaster ride for Asian currencies, which saw only the yen and yuan post significant gains for the year against the U.S. dollar, is set to continue in 2012

Analysis: Asia's double-edged currency sword

The roller-coaster ride for Asian currencies, which saw only the yen and yuan post significant gains for the year against the U.S. dollar, is set to continue in 2012.

Travel agencies woo local market

As millions of Vietnamese travel abroad each year, many foreign travel agencies have come knocking on the local tourism market, being aware of Vietnam’s great potential

Vietnam to further integrate into global economy next year

HCMC – Local firms will need to further integrate into the world economy as the nation will conclude talks on a number of new trade agreements next year, said economic expert Pham Chi Lan.

Traders advised to join Korean partners in veggies export

HCMC – Vietnamese traders should cooperate with distributors in South Korea to export fresh vegetables and fruits to this market, said Le An Hai, Vietnam’s commercial counselor in South Korea.

Sony, Samsung wind up LCD joint venture

Japanese electronics giant Sony has agreed to sell its stake in a joint liquid crystal display panel venture in South Korea to its partner Samsung Electronics

Asia shares slip on euro fears, Kim death

Asian shares fell Monday following news that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il had died, raising geopolitical concerns in the region amid uncertainty over the future of the nuclear-armed nation.

Gov’t is key to cinemas’ success: seminar

Film experts from South Korea and the United Kingdom said government support was a key to the success of their cinema industries at a conference held Friday

Australia lifts Samsung ban in defeat for Apple

The High Court on Friday cleared the way for Samsung to sell its Galaxy 10.1 tablet in Australia in time for Christmas, dismissing iPad manufacturer Apple's bid to have a ban extended