As the global beauty industry increasingly shifts toward AI-powered and hardware-integrated skincare solutions, Korean companies are accelerating efforts to secure competitiveness in the fast-growing beauty tech sector.Industry analysts say the homecare beauty device market is evolving beyond simple

Southeast Asia’s pharmaceutical market is continuing to expand as rising populations and increasing rates of chronic diseases drive demand for long-term treatment solutions. Against this backdrop, Korean pharmaceutical companies are accelerating regional partnerships to strengthen their presence in

Global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are increasingly shifting their focus toward therapies that target the biological mechanisms of aging itself rather than simply treating symptoms. As interest grows in extending healthy lifespan, investment and research surrounding mRNA technologies,

South Korea’s cosmetics industry is accelerating efforts to integrate pharmaceutical and biotechnology technologies into next-generation skincare development, as global demand rises for high-functionality products focused on slow-aging, antioxidant protection, and skin barrier care.Industry observer

Growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and continued volatility in global oil markets are drawing renewed attention to SK Innovation’s refining and energy business outlook.The company posted strong first-quarter earnings earlier this year as rising crude oil prices boosted profitability in

Samsung Electronics and its labor union reached a tentative agreement just hours before a planned strike was set to begin, temporarily easing a labor dispute that had continued for months over wages and performance-based compensation.According to industry sources, the two sides finalized a provision

Global fintech platform company TokenAsia Korea has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japan-linked blockchain payment project UPCX to expand cooperation in digital payment and settlement infrastructure.According to the company, the partnership is intended to support its “K-Si

GC Biopharma announced on May 14 that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Merck Life Science Korea to cooperate on biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and raw material supply operations.The signing ceremony was held at Merck Korea’s headquarters in Seoul, attended by Kim Young-i

Doosan Robotics announced on Tuesday that it has relocated and expanded its European headquarters to Frankfurt, Germany, as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence and customer support capabilities across Europe.The company held an opening ceremony at the new facility, attended by more than

South Korean biotech startup VAXDIGM has been selected for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups’ Deep Tech TIPS program, a government-backed initiative designed to support early-stage technology companies.According to industry sources on Tuesday, the company plans to use the multi-year research and dev

LG Energy Solution and Honda are partnering with Hanoi authorities to develop battery swapping infrastructure for electric motorcycles, positioning Vietnam as a key growth market for next-generation urban mobility in Southeast Asia.While growth in the global electric vehicle market has recently slow

SK Innovation is accelerating its push into Southeast Asia’s energy market with a large-scale LNG power project in Vietnam, while also exploring a broader industrial ecosystem strategy tied to AI infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.According to industry sources on May 19, SK Innovation has beg

JW Bioscience is accelerating efforts to strengthen its precision diagnostics and point-of-care testing (POCT) business as the global healthcare industry increasingly shifts toward early disease detection and laboratory automation.The South Korean diagnostics company is focusing on biomarker-based t

Hyundai Engineering & Construction is facing growing scrutiny after missing reinforcing steel bars were discovered at the construction site of the GTX-A Samsung Station section, raising concerns over structural safety and project oversight in one of South Korea’s largest underground transportation d

South Korean food company Daesang is stepping up its global expansion strategy as demand for localized K-food products continues to grow across Southeast Asia and other international markets.The company will participate in THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2026, one of Asia’s largest food industry exhibitions, sch

Mirae Asset Global Investments has surpassed 600 trillion won ($450 billion) in assets under management (AUM), driven by rapid growth in its global ETF business, pension fund operations, and institutional asset management services. The company is also accelerating its transition from a traditional a

Artificial intelligence (AI) and bio-data technologies are rapidly emerging as key drivers in the pet healthcare industry. In particular, the feline chronic kidney disease (CKD) sector — long considered one of the most difficult areas for treatment and recovery — is drawing growing global attention

South Korean food company Orion continued its record-breaking growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026, fueled by strong sales expansion across major overseas markets including China, Vietnam, and Russia. The company reported double-digit increases in both revenue and operating profit as global

Vietnam's upgrade to secondary emerging market status, alongside its position as one of the region’s strongest growth performers and extensive institutional reforms, is opening up considerable opportunities for global investors in Vietnam's stock market. Reform Momentum and Economic Transfor

SK Innovation posted a sharp earnings rebound in the first quarter of the year, recording more than 2 trillion won in operating profit as rising global oil prices significantly improved refining margins while its chemical and battery businesses also showed signs of recovery.The company announced on