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Korean shipbuilders relieved by falling iron ore prices

South Korea’s major shipbuilders expect to post improved earnings in coming quarters as falling iron ore prices put them in a stronger position in negotiations with steelmakers regarding steel plate procurement. According to trade ministry data on Monday, the benchmark Chi

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Retail

Japan’s Aeon to sell off struggling Ministop Korea

South Korea’s fifth-largest convenience store chain Ministop Korea Co. is up for sale by its owner, the Aeon Group of Japan. Ministop Korea is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aeon’s Japan-based convenience store unit Ministop Co. According to the investment banking ind

Aug 23, 2021 (Gmt+09:00)

EV batteries

LG Chem, LG Electronics shares tumble on GM EV recall

Shares of LG Chem Ltd. and LG Electronics Inc. fell sharply on Monday in Seoul following General Motors Co.’s announcement on Friday that it will recall about 73,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles with LG batteries. LG Chem, the parent of EV battery maker LG Energy Solut

Aug 23, 2021 (Gmt+09:00)

Samsung Bioepis gets nod for sale of ophthalmology biosimilar in Europe

Biosimilars

Samsung Bioepis gets nod for sale of ophthalmology biosimilar in Europe

South Korea’s biopharmaceutical company Samsung Bioepis Co. won approval from European authorities for sale of Byooviz, its ophthalmology biosimilar of Lucentis, expanding its product portfolio, which has been focusing on existing autoimmune disease treatments. Samsung is the first company that has obtained permission from the European Commission to sell Lucentis’ biosimilar. The final permission came about two months after the Com

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POBA invites bids for $400 mn multi-asset mandates

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POBA invites bids for $400 mn multi-asset mandates

South Korea's Public Officials Benefit Association (POBA) will commit $400 million to two multi-asset funds this year, in its first investment in the multi-asset class.POBA is targeting an annual return of more than 4.5% in terms of the US dollars fr

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[Interview] New York Life Investments

US may return to low rates after modest inflation

The rising inflationary risk in the US, fueled by strong recovery from the pandemic-induced slowdown, is likely to be short-lived and modest, and investors may need to brace for the return to a longer period of the lower growth environment, said new

Aug 20, 2021 (Gmt+09:00)

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Yellow Umbrella sets sights on warehouses, secondaries

The Yellow Umbrella Mutual Aid Fund, a $14 billion savings arm of South Korean small business owners, is planning to further reduce the proportion of fixed-income securities and instead, will raise exposure to infrastructure assets such as overseas d

Aug 13, 2021 (Gmt+09:00)

Real estate

Office tower near Seoul up for sale for about $900 mn

Alpharium Tower, a landmark office tower in Pangyo Techno Valley near Seoul, will be put on the market later this year, which is expected to fetch the highest-ever price in the South Korean Silicon Valley of around 1 trillion won ($860 million). Sing

Aug 13, 2021 (Gmt+09:00)

Alternative investments

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NPS tilts toward top-tier PEFs during pandemic

The National Pension Service (NPS) has deepened its reliance on top-tier private equity firms during the prolonged pandemic situation, focusing on re-ups with its existing general partners because of the difficulty of conducting onsite due diligence.

Aug 12, 2021 (Gmt+09:00)

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Record ‘Sell Korea’ knocks down stocks, won

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Record ‘Sell Korea’ knocks down stocks, won

Fears are growing over ‘Sell Korea’ as foreign investors dumped the country’s stocks at a record high, pushing down the won currency to an eleven-month low. Sentiment among overseas investors weakened on the sluggish outlook on the DRAM industry, potential US monetary policy tightening and increasing COVID-19 infections.Foreigners

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