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1 – 10 of 13Separately, the head of Samsung Electronics -- the cornerstone of the Samsung Group, which contributes around 20% of South Korea’s GDP -- has been cleared of wrongdoing in a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285352
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Although the growth rate reverted to trend following the 35% growth seen during the pandemic-related e-commerce surge in 2021, digital advertising now accounts for three-quarters…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286572
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Quarter-on-quarter growth accelerated to 1.6%, from 1.2% previously. A 6% year-on-year expansion in the secondary sector -- manufacturing and construction -- led the growth, while…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286623
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Chinese exports grew by 7.1% year-on-year in US dollar terms, while imports expanded by 3.5%. The trade gap narrowed to USD39.7bn in February. Export growth was buoyed by rapid…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286287
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South Korea’s business ties with Cuba have improved in recent decades, while Havana-Pyongyang relations have long been uneasy. Cuba’s decision came amid North Korea’s increasingly…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285844
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Parallel imports have played a crucial role in securing the supply of goods for the Russian economy. The creation and management of parallel import channels is now an important…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286497
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With the economy a central issue for many voters, Biden is stressing his administration’s focus on place-based economic development (PBED), an approach to shaping the economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286564
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A major milestone was showcased in February, as KAAN, the country’s first domestically produced fifth-generation combat aircraft, made its maiden flight. The aircraft is equipped…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286447
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Private consumption contributed 4.3 percentage points (pps) to 2023 GDP growth, while fixed investment contributed 1.5pps and net trade subtracted 0.6pps as export volumes fell…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284884
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In January-November, imports of Chinese goods dropped more than 20% year-on-year. China’s share of total US imports plunged to 13.9% from 16.7% in the same period in 2022, while…