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Mirae Asset Secures $136M Refinancing for Hawaii’s Fairmont Orchid Luxury Resort

Mirae Asset Secures $136M Refinancing for Hawaii’s Fairmont Orchid Luxury Resort

(Photo=Fairmont Orchid) Mirae Asset Global Investments, a major South Korean asset management firm, has successfully completed a $136 million refinancing deal for the Fairmont Orchid, a premier five-star resort located on Hawaii’s Big Island. According to industry sources on June 4, the refinancing was arranged by New York Life Real Estate Investors (NYLREI), which facilitated the debt placement. Mirae Asset,

Jun 9 2025
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Korean Stocks Rally Following President Lee Jae-myung’s Inauguration

Korean Stocks Rally Following President Lee Jae-myung’s Inauguration

(Photo=MotionElements) Just two days into President Lee Jae-myung’s administration, South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index has surged over 100points, breaking past the 2,800 mark. Improved market liquidity, evident in the highest trading volume seen in 24 months, has helped fuel the rally in the country’s equity markets. This sharp rebound comes after six months of political uncertainty, which began late last

Jun 8 2025
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Hyundai and Kia Exit Ola Electric with $81 Million Share Sale

Hyundai and Kia Exit Ola Electric with $81 Million Share Sale

(Photo=Ola Electric) South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Company and its affiliate Kia Corporation, both leading global automakers, have sold off their entire stakes in India’s electric two-wheeler firm Ola Electric Mobility. The move appears to mark a strategic retreat amid continued operational uncertainty and the absence of clear collaboration models. According to filings with the National Stock Exchange of India on

Jun 8 2025
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Airbnb CEO Visits Korea: “Korea Is One of Airbnb’s Key Growth Markets”

Airbnb CEO Visits Korea: “Korea Is One of Airbnb’s Key Growth Markets”

Photo= Airbnb Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, visited Seoul on June 4 and emphasized the importance of the Korean market. Speaking at a press conference held in Hannam-dong, Seoul, Chesky said, “Seoul is the most popular travel destination in Asia on Airbnb,” adding, “Korea is a fast-growing region and a strategically important market for us.” According to Airbnb,

Jun 7 2025
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China’s Xiaomi Shows Its Ambition: “Catching Up to Samsung Is the Top Priority… We’ve Perfectly Replicated Their Success Model”

China’s Xiaomi Shows Its Ambition: “Catching Up to Samsung Is the Top Priority… We’ve Perfectly Replicated Their Success Model”

(Photo=Xiaomi) The rebellion of China’s Xiaomi, once mocked as a "Samsung knockoff," is no joke. Xiaomi has revealed its ambition to surpass Samsung, the world’s top smartphone maker, and join the "200 million club" in annual global shipments. The company plans to expand its success in emerging markets—achieved through localization strategies—worldwide. According to Chinese media outlets like Hexun on the

Jun 6 2025
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