Seoul stocks open higher on rosy outlook for chipmakers
This file photo taken Jan. 29, 2026, shows the dealing room of Woori Bank in Seoul. (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Jan.

SK hynix to launch new U.S.-based AI solution firm
This photo taken Jan. 28, 2026, shows SK hynix Inc's headquarters in Icheon, south of Seoul. (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean tech giant SK hynix Inc. said Wednesday it will launch a new U.S.-based artificial intelligence (AI) arm, committing a US$10 billion investment.

(2nd LD) Samsung Electronics posts record operating profit in Q4 amid AI boom
This file photo, taken Jan. 8, 2026, shows Samsung Electronics Co.'s building in Seoul. (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co.

Vietnam targets new export growth milestone in 2026
Vietnam has set a target of expanding exports by 8% in 2026 (Illustrative photo: VNA)
VNA

Hanoi, January 29 (VNA) - Vietnam has set a target of expanding exports by 8% in 2026, equivalent to a turnover of around 513 billion USD by broadening market access and increase added values.

Vietnam ranks third globally in cassava exports, supply chain faces challenges
Delegates at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
VNA

Hanoi, January 28 (VNA) – Vietnam currently ranks third in the world in cassava exports, but its cassava supply chain continues to face significant challenges, heard a meeting held in Hanoi on Janu

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