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Bank Of East Asia Earnings Up In H1; Shares Surge 6%

(RTTNews) - The Bank of East Asia, Ltd. (0023.HK), on Thursday, reported higher net income in the first half of 2026 compared with the previous year despite slower global growth, geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, energy shocks, supply disruptions and trade tensions.

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South Korean shares soar more than 6% as chipmakers rebound

SEOUL: Round-up of South Korean financial markets: South Korean shares climbed more than 6% on Thursday and were on track for their biggest daily gain in three weeks, underpinned by a sharp rebound in chipmaker stocks. The benchmark KOSPI was up 407.48 points, or 6.30%, at 6,878.65 as of 0153 GMT.

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