Defectors and other North Koreans say unreliable electricity and water supply, and concerns about workmanship mean few people want to live near the top of tall buildings

The SUV - which will come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full-electric models - marks an attempt to make the Crown more relevant as consumers shy away from sedans

The company, which also has Apple and Qualcomm as customers, previously said it expected strong growth to accelerate in coming years

Futures on treasury bonds rose after the announcement, aimed at fighting surging inflation, while the won barely moved against the US dollar

Russia and China have already signalled opposition to strengthening sanctions in response to Pyongyang's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile

China on Wednesday denounced Taiwan's efforts to prevent Chinese companies from poaching talent and stealing chip secrets as a provocative "smear"

Hyundai to invest $300 million to build the Electrified Genesis GV 70 and a hybrid version of the Santa Fe at Montgomery site

The yen was trading at more than 126 against the dollar at one time, reaching the lowest level since May 2002

China has put Shanghai under a tight lockdown since late March and neighbouring Kunshan has also tightened curbs to control the country's biggest Covid-19 outbreak

Five climate activist groups said they submitted shareholder resolutions for consideration at AGMs of four Tokyo-listed companies this year

The company may recommend against pregnant women using its antiviral pill after animal testing found foetal abnormalities

The data added to concerns that Japanese firms are holding off on investments amid a profit squeeze from rising energy and raw materials costs