Samsung and SK Hynix lead South Korean firms pledging 1,350 trillion won ($880B) for chips and data centers to sustain AI edge

South Korea aims to double semiconductor production capacity in Seoul region over next five years

South Korea aims to expand semiconductor production capacity in the Seoul region twofold over the next five years.

South Korea to invest 5-20 trillion won in new southwest region projects, President Lee says

South Korea will invest between 5 trillion and 20 trillion won in new projects in the southwest region, President Lee said.

Indonesia weighs scaling back Prabowo's flagship free meals program with another $2B+ budget cut, reducing kitchens and beneficiaries.

Indonesia is preparing to scale back President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals program, with officials weighing another budget cut of more than $2 billion along with reductions in kitchens and beneficiaries.

BOJ June meeting opinions show hawkish tone, members say appropriate to continue raising rates as financial conditions stay accommodative and import costs add to inflation pressures.

BOJ June meeting opinions reveal a hawkish tone, with members stating it is appropriate to continue raising interest rates as financial conditions remain accommodative and currency-driven import costs add to inflation pressures.