Kakao Bank logs largest-ever earnings in 2024
The file photo, taken Oct. 26, 2023, shows a Seoul office of Kakao Bank, a South Korean internet-only bank. (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- Online lender Kakao Bank said Wednesday its net profit hit a record high in 2024 on increased interest income and a steady rise in its customer base.

Indonesia to continue infrastructure development despite challenges
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono. (ANTARA/HO-Kemenko Infrastruktur dan Pembangunan Wilayah)
ANTARA

Jakarta, Feb 4 (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Government is committed to strengthening infrastructure development through collaboration with international institutions, Coordinating Minister for Infrast

Azeri Light crude sees slight price drop
Azeri Light crude sees slight price drop
AZERTAC

Vietnam’s tourism sector records strong growth during Tet holiday
Visitors travel around Hanoi's Old Quarter during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday. (Photo: VNA)
VNA

Hanoi, February 4 (VNA) – Vietnam’s tourism industry experienced robust growth during the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday between January 25 and February 2, serving 12.5 mill

Hanwha Ocean, HD Hyundai Heavy shortlisted for next-generation destroyer project
An image of South Korea's next-generation destroyer project provided by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Ocean Co. and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.

1 in 3 S Korean exporters expect worsening business conditions in 2025: survey
This photo, taken Feb. 1, 2025, shows stacks of shipping containers at a port in Busan, about 320 kilometers southeast of Seoul. (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Feb.

Iran's FM stresses private sector potential in developing economic ties with Kazakhstan
Iran's FM stresses private sector potential in developing economic ties with Kazakhstan
IRNA

Tehran, IRNA — In a meeting with Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Bakayev, Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi highlighted the importance of using the existing capacities

Vietnam's exports stay strong during Tet holiday
Vietnam's exports stay strong during Tet holiday
VNA

Hanoi, February 3 (VNA) - Export activities have remained robust and uninterrupted during the 2025 Tet holiday, ensuring the smooth flow of goods both on the road and over sea routes.

Vietnam’s Lunar New Year enchants foreigners
Vietnam’s Lunar New Year enchants foreigners
VNA

Hanoi, February 3 (VNA) – As the vibrant colours of the Lunar New Year (Tet) sweep across Vietnam, the festive spirit is not confined to the Vietnamese alone.

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