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Asia stocks mixed as figures on US economy awaited

SEOUL, South Korea—Asian stock markets were mixed Monday after a decline on Wall Street and as investors hunkered down ahead of a stream of figures that could confirm the U.S. economy is recovering at a slower pace. Trading was subdued with financial ...

From KELLY OLSEN, Boston Globe,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: European Central Bank,  Dow Jones,  Dell, Inc.,  New York Mercantile Exchange

iPhone finally rings in S. Korea

APPLE Inc's iPhone is coming to South Korea this week, KT Corp announced yesterday, bringing the iconic communications device to one of the world's most sophisticated mobile phone markets. The telco began accepting orders for the iPhone both online ...

From KELLY OLSEN, Shanghai Daily,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Apple, Inc.,  Samsung Electronics,  Steve Park

South Koreans to get Apple's iPhone this week

SEOUL, South Korea—Apple Inc's iPhone is coming to South Korea this week, a local carrier announced Sunday, bringing the iconic communications device to one of the world's most sophisticated mobile phone markets. KT Corp. began accepting orders for the ...

From KELLY OLSEN, Boston Globe,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Apple, Inc.,  Samsung Electronics,  Steve Park,  SK Corp.

SKorean minister nixes new US trade negotiations

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea's foreign minister ruled out Friday additional negotiations with the United States over a free trade agreement, a day after presidents of the two countries vowed cooperation to push the stalled deal forward. ...

From KELLY OLSEN, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Lee Myung-bak,  Yu Myung-hwan,  Ron Kirk,  European Union

South Korean regulator approves Apple's iPhone

second-largest mobile carrier — is committed to releasing the iPhone in South Korea as soon as possible. SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea's telecommunications regulator cleared the way Wednesday for the launch of Apple's iPhone amid reports the hit ...

From KELLY OLSEN ASSOCIATED PRESS, The San Jose Mercury News,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: SK Corp.,  Samsung Electronics,  Steve Park

South Korean regulator approves iPhone

South Korea's telecommunications regulator cleared the way Wednesday for the launch of Apple's iPhone, amid reports the hit device could reach consumers by the end of this month. The Korea Communications Commission gave its approval at a meeting ...

From KELLY OLSEN, eTaiwan News,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: SK Corp.,  Apple, Inc.,  Samsung Electronics,  Steve Park

Bank of Korea keeps key rate at record low

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea's central bank left its key interest rate at a record low for the ninth straight month Thursday, pledging to maintain low borrowing rates to help extend a recovery in Asia's fourth-largest economy. ...

From KELLY OLSEN, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  12 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Goldman Sachs

Korean Air posts profit amid stronger currency

Korean Air, South Korea's biggest airline, said Tuesday it posted a third-quarter net profit compared with a big loss the year before thanks to cheaper fuel costs and a stronger local currency. Korean Air Lines Co. earned 264 billion won ($227.6 ...

From KELLY OLSEN, Taiwan News,  10 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Korean Air

S. Korea approves free trade pact with India

South Korea yesterday approved a free trade deal with India that promises to give two of Asia's powerhouse economies vastly expanded access to each other's markets. The National Assembly of South Korea approved the deal with a 192-0 vote. Five ...

From KELLY OLSEN, Shanghai Daily,  6 Nov 2009

World markets mixed ahead of US jobs report

Asian markets advanced Friday on the back of Wall Street's rally after upbeat economic figures revived confidence about the state of the American economy. But European stocks were little changed amid caution ahead of a key U.S. jobs report. Every ...

From KELLY OLSEN, Taiwan News,  6 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Nikkei 225,  Dow Jones

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