South Koreas Bakery Product Exports Hit Record High

South Korea’s culinary charm has captivated taste buds worldwide, and it’s not just about kimchi and ramyeon anymore. The country’s bakery-related exports reached a record $440 million this year, showcasing the world’s growing appetite for Korean snacks, pies, and unique treats like steamed buns and fish-shaped pastries. With K-pop and K-dramas paving the way for…

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China bans exports of key high-tech materials, hitting back at US chip sanctions

BANGKOK — China announced Tuesday it is banning exports to the United States of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications, as a general principle, lashing back at U.S. limits on semiconductor-related exports. The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced the move after the Washington expanded its list of Chinese companies subject…

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