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Company in the news
BTS manager loses US$10 bil in market cap from peak as stock slides
Hybe Co. dropped 7.1% to 130,000 won on Wednesday, below its 135,000 won debut price
September 28, 2022
Cryptocurrency
South Korea seeks arrest of Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon
Do Kwon’s followers referred to themselves as “Lunatics”
September 14, 2022
Cryptocurrency
Early investor in defunct Luna token plans to raise another fund
Simon Seojoon Kim made a name for himself as a crypto evangelist
August 03, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: Oil’s wild week continues as prices recover after huge slump
In other news, here are six things to know about South Korea's new president.
March 10, 2022
Cryptocurrency
Agency running K-pop group BTS preparing dive into NFT with crypto exchange venture
Hybe will pay 500 billion won for a 2.5% stake in Dunamu, which runs the Upbit crypto exchange
November 04, 2021
Property
CLI sets up two new funds in Japan and South Korea totalling $688 mil
CLI's total FUM has hit $84.3 billion and is on track to meet target of $100 billion by 2024.
November 03, 2021
Global stocks
Netflix estimates 'Squid Game' will be worth almost US$900 million
"Netflix has found a sound and profitable strategy with its content internationalization efforts."
October 17, 2021
Covid-19
Singapore and South Korea to launch vaccinated travel lanes from Nov 15
The two countries have also reached an agreement on the mutual recognition of Covid-19 vaccination certificates.
October 08, 2021
Things to do
Weekout: Häagen-Dazs, AIA Live, Singapore Cable Car, MO Bar, The Future Stage
Interactive game play, online tai chi, Ice-cream staycation, cable car dinners and a cocktail odyssey!
September 28, 2021
Singapore economy
February NODX up by 4.2% on surge in non-monetary gold and PCs
The level of NODX reached $16.7 billion in February, higher than the $15.4 billion recorded in January.
March 17, 2021