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Companies and politicians try new strategies to encourage workers to start families
AliExpress and Temu are undercutting domestic competition and US rivals in world’s fourth-largest online shopping market
Political repression in the Chinese city and new regional fairs are shifting the balance of power
South Korean conglomerate’s de facto holding company rejects calls to increase dividends and share buybacks
Financial regulator considers fixed-income securities ban following probe
Despite increased government incentives, female employees are reluctant to have babies due to a lack of support at work and at home
Beware of analysts bearing acronyms
Physicians complain of overwork and low pay as healthcare system faces looming demographic crisis
Financial regulators vow to introduce ‘stronger incentives’ than Japan
After taking over mass-market LCDs, Chinese manufacturers are threatening to undercut South Korean makers on premium OLED technology
Clarity sought on climate legislation as Seoul and Washington are brought closer by need to reduce dependence on China
Figures point to avenue of growth for mutual fund managers as money flees to lower-cost passive investing
Tokyo hopes diplomatic breakthrough will boost premier’s domestic popularity
Heir to South Korean conglomerate Lee Jae-yong has maintained merger was ‘normal business activity’
Investors in South Korea emboldened by Japan’s corporate governance drive
South Korean company’s memory chips will be packaged with Nvidia processors to create more powerful AI products
The country’s twin expenses of education and housing is putting young couples off having children
Nuclear weapons development and strong ties with Russia embolden Pyongyang to escalate threats towards Seoul
Scandal sparks row within ruling party and criticisms of ‘authoritarian’ conduct ahead of election
South Korean chipmaker highlights turnaround after year-long supply glut
A move to an all-volunteer armed force risks filling units with the most disadvantaged members of society
Terraform Labs says Chapter 11 action will let it deal with SEC litigation as co-founder Do Kwon’s extradition to US advances
Chinese companies’ market share on the continent expected to rise to 50% in 2027
Galaxy S24 series features ‘on-device’ apps such as live phone call translations and smart photo editing
North Korean leader labels Seoul ‘principal enemy’ as he drops historic commitment to reconciliation
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