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TOTO, Nitto Boseki, and Ajinomoto saw their stocks surge this year as demand for AI semiconductors boosted sales of specialized components these Japanese manufacturers produce. TOTO's stock rose 78%, Nitto Boseki's climbed 63%, and Ajinomoto's gained 61%, according to CNBC. The three companies—known respectively for bidets, glass fiber, and food seasonings—grew semiconductor-related divisions during the fiscal year ended March 31 by applying decades of material science expertise to chipmaking su

US-listed cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds attracted fresh institutional capital on July 21, extending the sector's recovery as investors cautiously returned to digital assets. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of approximately $39.3 million for the session, while spot Ethereum ETFs added a

Japanese companies issued $6.8 billion in euroyen convertible bonds during the January-to-June period, approaching the highest level in 22 years, according to LSEG data cited by Nikkei Asia on July 22. The issuance volume marked the highest since the first half of 2004, when it reached $11 billion.

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service is preparing to convene a sanctions review committee by the end of August. The review will examine alleged mis-selling of Homeplus short-term electronic bonds by Hana Securities, Hyundai Motor Securities, and Eugene Investment & Securities. FSS Director

The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) and the Ministry of Science and ICT launched a deposit token-based payment infrastructure expansion project on the 22nd, aiming to extend the Bank of Korea's central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program 'Project Hangang' into the private payment

Pavel Paramonov announced the shutdown of Hazeflow, his crypto research firm, on July 21, 2026, describing the decision as forced by circumstances rather than voluntary. The founder disclosed no specific financial, operational, or market-related reasons for the closure in his announcement posted on

Offshore Energies UK has called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to urgently meet North Sea oil and gas operators, offshore workers, and energy supply-chain companies as the industry pushes for a reset in UK energy policy. The industry body, commonly known as OEUK, believes direct discussions with wor

VinFast Auto (VFS) U.S.-listed shares gained 2% this month, outperforming Tesla, Nio, and XPeng as the Vietnamese EV maker announced plans to break even in Vietnam by 2027. Deputy CEO Anne Pham stated at the Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit in Singapore that VinFast expects domestic breakeven n

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds returned to positive weekly flows during the latest reporting period, attracting approximately $75.7 million after recording $197.4 million of inflows one week earlier. The combined two-week recovery of roughly $273.1 million represents approximately 3.3% of the

High-dividend covered call and China biotech exchange-traded funds (ETFs) led performance in the Korean KOSPI market during the period from June 19 to July 21, according to data from the financial investment industry released on July 22. The outperformance occurred as AI semiconductor stocks,

The Bank for International Settlements published a study Tuesday warning that dollar-backed stablecoins can bypass capital controls, raising concerns about foreign exchange restrictions in emerging markets. The study analyzed stablecoin flows across more than 130 economies and found stablecoins

KOSDAQ trading volume and value plunged to their lowest levels since 2020 this month, with strengthened delisting requirements intensifying market anxiety. On the 9th, KOSDAQ trading volume recorded 442.79 million shares, the lowest since August 2011, according to Korea Exchange (KRX) data

South Korean securities firms have lowered target prices for major entertainment stocks after shares of HYBE, JYP Entertainment, SM Entertainment, and YG Entertainment declined 39-50% this year. DS Investment Securities, SK Securities, Shinhan Investment Securities, and Meritz Securities reduced

Foreign investors net sold approximately 8.7 trillion won in the Korean securities market this month while selectively purchasing stocks in semiconductor and Physical AI sectors including LG Electronics and Hanmi Semiconductor. The selling occurred amid a broader market decline that improved

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the KOSPI to recover the 7000 level intraday on the 22nd as investors bought the stocks at historically low valuations. The index surged 6.20% during trading to reach 7166.00, supported by foreign investors' net purchases for three consecutive days

Garmin Ltd. shares rose 1.3% in overnight trading ahead of Wednesday after the company unveiled the Cirqa Smart Band, a $200 screenless fitness tracker. The launch follows a drop in the previous session and marks Garmin's entry into the fitness band category popularized by Whoop, a niche product

Five KOSDAQ semiconductor materials, components, and equipment stocks declined between 22% and 46% from June 19 to July 22 despite reporting strong first-quarter earnings growth. Seojin System fell 46.30%, IO Technics dropped 38.11%, ISC declined 24.46%, Soulbrain decreased 24.45%, and Reno

The South Korean ETF market recorded net assets of 437 trillion won as of July 20, down approximately 100 trillion won from the record high of 533 trillion won reached on May 22, according to fund evaluation company KG Zeroin. The decline occurred as the domestic stock market plunge reduced both fun