Prime Minister Salem Saleh bin Braik arrived Wednesday in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi on an official visit in response to an invitation from the leadership of the sisterly United Arab Emirates.
Data from the Korean Statistical Office showed that the figure of companies in Korea increased by about 2 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, but the number of industrial companies decreased by more than 6 percent amid an economic slowdown.
Bulgaria prepares to honor its men's national volleyball team upon their return from the FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship, where they secured a historic silver medal finish.
SEOUL-SABA
South Korea's exports rose 5.8 percent year-on-year in the first 20 days of November, driven by strong global demand for semiconductors and ships.
The Korea Customs Authority said in a statement today, Thursday, that the value of outbound shipments reached 35.6 billion U.S. dollars from November 1 to 20, compared to 33.8 billion dollars recorded a year ago. Imports fell 1 percent year-on-year to $34.8 billion during the period, recording a trade surplus of $800 million.
In October, exports rose 4.6 percent year-on-year to $57.5 billion, the 13th consecutive monthly rise, government data showed.