China and Hong Kong combined accounted for 61.6 percent of Korean semiconductor exports in 2020, but by the end of 2024, that figure had dropped to 51.7 percent, according to data from the Korea International Trade Association.

The Google funds were transferred to the Canadian Journalism Collective, a non-profit set up to distribute the money, a spokesperson for the tech giant confirmed.

China's exports surged to a record high in 2024, providing a much-needed boost for the economy as the prospect of biting tariffs imposed by US president-elect Donald Trump looms.

Unilever, like other big consumer goods companies, has been under fire in many Muslim-majority countries for what some shoppers see as tacit support of Israel's military offensive in Gaza through business activity.

Nippon Steel touted the $14.9 billion deal as a lifeline for its rusting US rival, but opponents warned that the Japanese firm would slash jobs -- despite assurances to the contrary.

However, a WTO panel found certain deficiencies in how the challenged measures had been prepared, published and administered.

The IDX Composite index plunged 1.02 percent on Monday amid global concern over the United States Federal Reserve’s rate cuts and continued foreign capital outflows.

The IDX Composite rose 0.34 percent on Friday due to significant foreign inflows as market sentiment improved despite global uncertainties.