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Semiconductors

DHL trade data suggests South Korea's tech boom will spur on growth

South Korea manufactures nearly 20% of the world's semiconductor market and more than 60% of the world's memory chips.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018

Malware

Highly-targeted cyberattacks surround upcoming Winter Olympics

McAfee released a report that revealed cybercriminals have targeted organisations involved in fast approaching Winter Olympics held in South Korea.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018

Microsoft

Who are 2016's top tech billionaires? Don't worry, they're all men

While 2016 has been a tumultuous year for lots of companies, tech billionaires continue to dominate the ranks of the world's wealthiest people.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2016

Application Performance Monitoring

Double senior hire as Paessler AG bolsters APAC team

The pair will collaborate closely on reinforcing the company's overall growth strategy to further expand its footprint across APAC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016

Tariffs

NZ-Korea FTA signed amid spying and lost sovereignty claims

A long-awaited free trade agreement between New Zealand and South Korea has been signed in Seoul by Prime Minister John Key and the Korean president.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015

Rabobank

NZ's record beef prices set to continue into 2015, Rabobank says

Record beef prices are expected to continue for New Zealand farmers early in 2015, underpinned by tight supply and strong demand, according to Rabo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Dec 2014

Agricultural Technology

UPDATE: New Zealand, South Korea conclude free-trade agreement

NZ and South Korea seal a free-trade deal, slashing $230m in export tariffs, aiming to boost two-way trade currently valued at $4bn.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2014

Unified Communications

Is low investment holding back NZ business growth?

New Zealand ranks as the fourth most dynamic economy globally, but low R&D investment is stifling its business growth potential, warns Grant Thornton.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2013

Hackers

South Korean mobile network hacked

Millions of mobile phone users in South Korea suffer security breach during five month hacking spree across the country.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2012

Social Media

Start-up Sessions: Hell Pizza

Hell Pizza, under director Stu McMullin, champions technology, from pioneering mobile EFTPOS in '96 to launching innovative apps and thriving in South Korea.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2012

Stories from Other Regions

South Korea stories

Australian Dollar

The top 20 most expensive cities in the world

Sydney has slipped to 97th as a weaker Australian dollar makes expatriate life cheaper across Australasian cities in the latest global ranking.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 19th Jul 2020

Disaster Recovery

Infrastructure sector sees 30% less jobs

Thousands of New Zealand construction workers face redundancy within months unless sites can reopen safely and government support is stepped up.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020

Human Capital Management

Managerial support for depressed employees linked to fewer days off work

Active managerial support for depression is linked to fewer sick days, strengthening the case for workplace mental health policies.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018

Smart Cities

ENVAC to Install Major Underground Waste & Recycling Collection System in Seoul

Residents in Seoul’s Seocho Gu district will get automated waste collection from 2022 as ENVAC installs a new underground system.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018

Big Data

Satellite sensing detects global water movement

Free browser access lets users track 30 years of shifting surface water, with satellite data showing major land gains and reservoir growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

Digital Transformation

New Zealand to stage international tech event

The summit is expected to draw more than 300 delegates, giving New Zealand firms and officials direct access to global digital leaders.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 13th Aug 2017

Unified Communications

Fortune 500 companies in Japan, China & South Korea most vulnerable to attacks

Fortune 500 firms in Japan, China, and South Korea are highly susceptible to cyber attacks, according to KomodoSec's Peta.AI Cybersecurity Exposure Site.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017