Tata Group, Analog Devices join hands on chip production in India

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) - India's Tata Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. chip manufacturer Analog Devices (ADI) to explore semiconductor production in India. The agreement includes integrating ADI's products into Tata's applications, such as electric vehicles and network infrastructure, while aligning their strategic roadmaps. Tata Electronics, the electronics manufacturing division of the 156-year-old Tata Group, is investing a total of $14 b

September 20, 2024

China opposes actions infringing on Lebanon's sovereignty and security

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) -China opposes any act that infringes on Lebanon's sovereignty and security and expresses concerns over possible escalation of tensions in the region that this incident might trigger, a spokesperson of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday. The remarks came after pager and radio bomb attacks in Lebanon resulted in numerous fatalities and left no suspects identified. A series of large-scale explosions of civilian equipment highlighted

September 20, 2024

Japanese schoolboy fatally stabbed in China's Shenzhen

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) – A 10-year-old Japanese boy died after being stabbed near a Japanese school in Shenzhen, southern China, Japanese officials said. The child, born to a Japanese father and a Chinese mother, succumbed to abdominal wounds early Thursday morning at a local hospital. Police apprehended a 44-year-old male suspect near the educational facility. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida described the incident as an "extremely despicable crime" and s

September 20, 2024

UAE president to visit White House to discuss Gaza war

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) - U.S. President Joe Biden is set to meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed at the White House, with the ongoing Gaza conflict high on the agenda. This marks Sheikh Mohammed's first visit to Washington since taking office in 2022. Key topics include the Gaza war, cooperation on AI, the crisis in Sudan, and other global issues. The UAE has become increasingly critical of Israel's handling of the Gaza war. Having normalized ties with Israel

September 20, 2024

OPINION: How Israel's Netanyahu survives in his job

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) - After several tumultuous weeks in Israel, mass demonstrations increasingly depict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as directly responsible for the fate of the hostages still held by Hamas. Despite mounting internal and international pressure to negotiate a deal with Hamas for the hostages' release, Netanyahu remains steadfast in his opposition to such an agreement. Reports in the Israeli and international media accuse Netanyahu of actively attempting

September 20, 2024

Samsung Electronics' Indian unit sues union over strike

SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics' Indian unit has filed a lawsuit against the labor union leading a strike at its plant in southern India, according to news reports on Friday. Hundreds of workers at the home appliance factory in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, began an indefinite strike on Sept. 9, marking one of the most significant labor disputes in the country in recent years. Samsung claimed in the lawsuit that the union's actions "could disrupt the fac

September 20, 2024

S-Oil signs MOU with T'way Air for sustainable aviation fuel supply

SEOUL, September 19 (AJP) - Korean oil refiner S-Oil Corp. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with low cost carrier T'way Air to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and collaborate on joint marketing initiatives, the companies announced on Thursday. Under the agreement, S-Oil will provide SAF for T'way Air's commercial flights to Japan starting this month, with plans to expand supply for future routes. The partnership aims to promote sustainable growth in

September 19, 2024

Korea's imports of Chinese EVs surpass 1 trillion won

SEOUL, September 19 (AJP) - Korea’s imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) have exceeded 1 trillion won ($848 million) in the first seven months of 2024, government data showed Wednesday. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea International Trade Association reported that Chinese EVs accounted for 65.8 percent of Korea's total EV imports from January to July, reaching 1 trillion won, a staggering 848 percent increase compared to the same period last

September 19, 2024

Hanwha Ocean commits to strengthening workplace safety following worker fatalities

SEOUL, September 19 (AJP) - Korea's Hanwha Ocean has pledged investments to strengthen workplace safety systems, following recent worker fatalities. On Sept. 9, a worker in his 40s fell 30 meters from a container ship under construction at Hanwha Ocean's Okpo shipyard on the southern island of Geoje. He was severely injured and transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest but ultimately passed away. Earlier this year, the Korean shipbuilder reported fatal accidents at it

September 19, 2024

PHOTOS: Indian Embassy teases upcoming festival

SEOUL, September 19 (AJP) - The Indian Embassy to Korea is set to hold its annual festival promoting Indian culture early next month. Specific details about this year's festival, which kicks off its 9-day run on Oct. 1, were unveiled during a media briefing last week. According to the embassy, it will feature Kuchipudi dance performances in various Korean cities, including Busan, Gwangju, and Seoul. The festival's name, "Sarang," which means "love" in Korea

September 19, 2024