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naruedom/iStock via Getty Images By Min Joo Kang , Senior Economist, South Korea and Japan Industrial production unexpectedly contracted in January Although South Korean chip exports remained robust at the start of 2026—rising by 103% year-on-year in January and 161% in February—production actually declined. On a monthly comparison basis, chip output dropped by 4.4% month-on-month, seasonally adju...
naruedom/iStock via Getty Images By Min Joo Kang , Senior Economist, South Korea and Japan Industrial production unexpectedly contracted in January Although South Korean chip exports remained robust at the start of 2026—rising by 103% year-on-year in January and 161% in February—production actually declined. On a monthly comparison basis, chip output dropped by 4.4% month-on-month, seasonally adjusted, in January. The discrepancy between the two data sets likely stems from strong price effects that boosted the value of chip exports, while actual production and export volumes probably remained relatively steady or declined slightly. With low inventories and a 41.1% surge in semiconductor equipment investment, we believe the decline is temporary and chip activity continues to be a main driver of growth. And while motor vehicles’ output rebounded 2.01% for the first time in three months, underlying momentum still remained weak. Semiconductor output dropped in January but expect to rebound Source: CEIC Construction may remain a big drag to overall growth All industry production dropped 1.3%, with construction down the most by 11.4%. We had expected construction activity to rebound after a five-year-long contraction. But today’s weak construction data posed downside risks to our construction outlook, especially as construction orders dropped for the second consecutive month. Meanwhile, service output remained flat. Information and communication technologies (ICT) related to software development and computer programming rose but were fully offset by weak wholesale/retail sales. Positive signs were found from solid retail sales and surge in equipment investment. Retail sales rose 2.3% month-on-month, seasonally adjusted, in January, following a 0.6% rise in December. Car sales dropped 3.8%, probably because government EV incentive programs haven’t resumed. Excluding car sales, other categories rose meaningfully. Equipment investment rebounded 6.8% for the first time in fou...
The conflict in Iran could raise cargo transport costs from Asia to Europe by at least 10 per cent, according to Hong Kong sector representatives, as major shipping companies suspended bookings to and from the Middle East or imposed significant war-risk surcharges. Lawmaker Tommy Chung Ki-fung, who represents the import and export constituency, explained on Wednesday that rising fuel prices and lo...
The conflict in Iran could raise cargo transport costs from Asia to Europe by at least 10 per cent, according to Hong Kong sector representatives, as major shipping companies suspended bookings to and from the Middle East or imposed significant war-risk surcharges. Lawmaker Tommy Chung Ki-fung, who represents the import and export constituency, explained on Wednesday that rising fuel prices and longer voyages, among other factors, would lead to the higher shipping costs. “I’d be more conservative in saying that overall shipping costs would rise by at least 10 per cent. It might not increase several-fold because no clients would ship then, so shipping companies might have to shoulder some of the costs brought about by the conflict,” Chung told a radio programme. Advertisement The US-Israel strikes on Iran have disrupted the global supply chain as cargo ships in the region must make a detour to bypass the Gulf. US President Donald Trump warned that the war could last “far longer” than five weeks. The world’s largest container shipping line, MSC, has suspended all bookings for worldwide cargo to the Middle East from March 1 until further notice. Advertisement Shipping company CMA CGM announced an emergency conflict surcharge from US$2,000 for every standard 20-foot equivalent unit (TEU), while Hapag-Lloyd would levy a war-risk surcharge from US$1,500 per TEU. “When shipping costs were low, the shipping charge could be less than US$2,000 each. So [together with the surcharge], the impact could be significant,” Chung said.
When you hear the name Social Security, you probably tend to associate it with retirement benefits. After all, the program is known for sustaining older Americans once their careers come to an end. It's not uncommon for Social Security to undergo changes from year to year. And often, those changes have a big impact on seniors. Earlier this year, for example, Social Security benefits got a 2.8% cos...
When you hear the name Social Security, you probably tend to associate it with retirement benefits. After all, the program is known for sustaining older Americans once their careers come to an end. It's not uncommon for Social Security to undergo changes from year to year. And often, those changes have a big impact on seniors. Earlier this year, for example, Social Security benefits got a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment. Social Security's earning-test limits also rose, allowing recipients to earn more income from a job before having benefits withheld. But there were two Social Security changes introduced earlier this year that affect workers, not retirees. It's important to be aware of what they entail in case they apply to you. 1. Social Security's wage cap increased Social Security is primarily funded through payroll taxes. But it's not a given that you'll pay Social Security taxes on your entire salary. If you're a higher earner, you may only pay those taxes on a portion of your income thanks to Social Security's wage cap. Last year, earnings above $176,100 were not taxed for Social Security purposes. This year, however, the wage cap increased to $184,500, which means higher earners may be looking at a larger tax bill than expected. 2. Social Security's work credits became harder to earn You don't just automatically qualify for Social Security's retirement benefits once you turn 62. To claim those benefits, you need to accumulate 40 work credits in your lifetime. And the maximum you can earn in a single year is four. In 2025, it took $1,810 of earnings to get one Social Security work credit. This year, the value of a single work credit increased to $1,890. Just as a larger wage cap will only impact a percentage of workers, so too will this change only affect people who work part-time. But it's an important one to know about regardless. Always know what's happening with Social Security If you're not retired and nowhere close to it, you might assume that Social Secu...
Dave Rennie has been appointed the new head coach of New Zealand, becoming the first person of Pasifika heritage to lead the side. The 62-year-old replaces Scott Robinson, who was sacked in January after two years following high-profile losses to South Africa, Argentina and England as well as reports of tension between senior players and All Blacks staff. At a news conference in Auckland announcin...
Dave Rennie has been appointed the new head coach of New Zealand, becoming the first person of Pasifika heritage to lead the side. The 62-year-old replaces Scott Robinson, who was sacked in January after two years following high-profile losses to South Africa, Argentina and England as well as reports of tension between senior players and All Blacks staff. At a news conference in Auckland announcing his appointment, Rennie's opening words in Maori were "Kia orana koutou", which translate as "hello to all" or "hello everyone". Pasifika heritage encompasses the indigenous peoples of Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia, with Upper Hutt-born Rennie having Cook Islands links through his mother. Having beaten Jamie Joseph to the job, he is tasked with taking the country to its fourth World Cup triumph when the tournament gets under way in Australia next October. However, he will honour his role leading Japan's Kobe Steelers before preparing New Zealand for their July tests against France, Italy and Ireland. Describing himself as "extremely proud and honoured", Rennie said he was "well aware of the expectations and responsibility of the role" as New Zealand bid for a fourth World Cup success. "It's a sprint from here," said Rennie. "We need to get the athletes in the best possible position to execute and play well."
Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi is facing the biggest crisis of his career. As energy minister for Qatar, the tiny Gulf nation which supplies a fifth of the world’s liquefied natural gas, he has helped the country build a reputation for unimpeachable reliability. In a region marked by unrest, it has been a haven, continuing to produce and ship gas through every crisis thanks to massive, state-of-the-art pro...
Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi is facing the biggest crisis of his career. As energy minister for Qatar, the tiny Gulf nation which supplies a fifth of the world’s liquefied natural gas, he has helped the country build a reputation for unimpeachable reliability. In a region marked by unrest, it has been a haven, continuing to produce and ship gas through every crisis thanks to massive, state-of-the-art production facilities and a vast tanker fleet. His country, he has long told buyers, is the world’s most dependable supplier. Until now. On Monday, an escalating regional crisis forced him to renege on those promises, after an Iranian drone attack shuttered the country’s flagship operation for the first time in nearly three decades of operation. “The Qatari shutdown is unprecedented in scale and scope,” said Ira Joseph, senior research associate at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University. “Short term, it will force anyone who needs LNG to bid up US cargoes. Long term, it changes how buyers look at Qataris in terms of security of supply.” It was the culmination of days of bad news , beginning from the moment that US and Israel began strikes against Iran over the weekend. First, tanker owners began to get cold feet about crossing the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway into the Persian Gulf and the only route to the plant at Ras Laffan. Ship traffic soon slowed and exports began to drop. A skeleton crew working at the plant warned that gas tanks were filling up quickly and output would not be able to continue at full blast for long. Trade through the strait remains effectively halted . Then on Monday an Iranian drone, one of many launched across the region in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks, hit Ras Laffan, the complex that includes the world’s biggest export plant. Staff were evacuated and, after a number of meetings, Al-Kaabi himself decided to suspend work at the facility, according to people with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be named a...