LG Group (LG) has set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, making it the only South Korean conglomerate to publicly announce specific carbon neutrality goals and timelines. The company plans to invest KRW1.8 trillion (approx. US$1.3 billion) over the next five years.

Chinese smartphone brands’ global shipments went up to 175 million units in the third quarter of 2024 and are expected to enjoy another single-digit on-quarter growth in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Trump’s anticipated return to the White House could reignite global trade tensions, leaving US trade partners and businesses uncertain about potential new tariff measures. While the legal framework for implementing additional tariffs remains subject to debate, Trump maintains access to various legislative tools, including trade laws dating back to the 1960s.