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CompaniesSouth Korea's Hanwha begins solar panel recycling at US unit Hanwha Qcells expects more requirements for producers to recover discarded panels The Qcells solar panel recycling facility responds to pressure from local governments for makers t... (confirmed by 2 sources) [1]

South Korea’s defense industry has long been one of the country’s most closed corporate ecosystems. Now, startups making experimental weapons for modern warfare are emerging, aided by an uptick in global conflict. [2]

SYDNEY -- Australia's treasurer on Friday approved South Korean defense giant Hanwha's bid to double its stake in shipbuilder Austal following months of deliberation, but said the deal would be subject to "strict conditions." Business dealsAustralia ... [3]

HAMBURG, Germany -- The sparsely populated Arctic region of Finnmark is Norway's northernmost region. It is a place of bleak beauty that could be the first line of European defense against an attack from Russia from across their shared border. [4]

Aerospace & Defense IndustriesDecision nears for Hanwha plan to raise stake in Australian shipbuilder Austal Japanese government has reportedly express concern over risk of technology leaks Austal is considered a possible candidate to build the Austr... [5]

Asian investment into Australia reached a series of record-breaking milestones in 2025, with Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia reshaping bilateral economic ties through landmark deals and strategic capital deployment, even as global macroeconomic... [6]

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- South Korea's Hanwha Ocean will invest $5 billion in the Hanwha Philly Shipyard to expand annual capacity at the recently acquired American facility. (confirmed by 5 sources) [7]

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times Opportunities arise from rising budgets, partners' need for interoperability Deal will make trading house and its partners a leading global aircraft lessor... (confirmed by 2 sources) [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-01-06 · 85% match

South Korea's Hanwha begins solar panel recycling at US unit

CompaniesSouth Korea's Hanwha begins solar panel recycling at US unit Hanwha Qcells expects more requirements for producers to recover discarded panels The Qcells solar panel recycling facility responds to pressure from local governments for makers t

[2] MM www.japantimes.co.jp · 2026-03-27 · 65% match

South Korea’s defense startups surge as global conflicts flare

South Korea’s defense industry has long been one of the country’s most closed corporate ecosystems. Now, startups making experimental weapons for modern warfare are emerging, aided by an uptick in global conflict.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-12-12 · 85% match

Australia approves Hanwha's move for larger stake in Austal

SYDNEY -- Australia's treasurer on Friday approved South Korean defense giant Hanwha's bid to double its stake in shipbuilder Austal following months of deliberation, but said the deal would be subject to "strict conditions." Business dealsAustralia

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-02-17 · 75% match

European NATO countries turn to Hanwha's long-range artillery

HAMBURG, Germany -- The sparsely populated Arctic region of Finnmark is Norway's northernmost region. It is a place of bleak beauty that could be the first line of European defense against an attack from Russia from across their shared border.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-12-09 · 85% match

Decision nears for Hanwha plan to raise stake in Australian shipbuilder Austal

Aerospace & Defense IndustriesDecision nears for Hanwha plan to raise stake in Australian shipbuilder Austal Japanese government has reportedly express concern over risk of technology leaks Austal is considered a possible candidate to build the Austr

[6] TH thailand-business-news.com · 2026-03-01 · 65% match

Asia-Pacific Investment in Australia Hits Record Highs in 2025

Asian investment into Australia reached a series of record-breaking milestones in 2025, with Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia reshaping bilateral economic ties through landmark deals and strategic capital deployment, even as global macroeconomic

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-08-27 · 75% match

South Korea's Hanwha to invest $5bn to expand US shipyard

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- South Korea's Hanwha Ocean will invest $5 billion in the Hanwha Philly Shipyard to expand annual capacity at the recently acquired American facility.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-09-04 · 65% match

Aerospace & Defense Industries

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times Opportunities arise from rising budgets, partners' need for interoperability Deal will make trading house and its partners a leading global aircraft lessor

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-09-28 · 85% match

Hanwha Ocean hones in on warships for long-awaited turnaround

SEOUL -- South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean is carrying out a 2 trillion won ($1.5 billion) capital increase just months after its acquisition by Hanwha Group, setting the stage for its first big investment drive in a quarter century.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-05-24 · 75% match

South Korea's Hanwha completes takeover of Daewoo Shipbuilding

SEOUL -- South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group announced Tuesday the completion of the 2 trillion won ($1.5 billion) purchase of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, renaming it Hanwha Ocean.

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