Customs Department: Vietnam’s imports in 2023 fell by 9.2% to US$326.37 billion; coffee exports fell by 8.7% to 1.6 million tons.

Bank of Korea Governor: Supports controlling household debt-to-GDP ratio below 90%.

American financial media Semafor: Google is laying off employees on its Google Assistant team.

Bank of Korea Governor: He thinks it will be difficult to cut interest rates for at least the next six months.

Bank of Korea Governor: Board members believe there will be no rate cut in the next three months.

[Israeli air strikes on Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip killed 7 people] According to the Palestinian News Agency, on the evening of January 10, local time, the Israeli army bombed a house in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, killing 7 people and more than 20 others. Injuried.

Bank of Korea Governor: Bitcoin became an investment product after ETF approval.

Bank of Korea Governor: The possibility of Taeyoung’s debt problem evolving into a systemic risk is low.

Bank of Korea Governor: No need to worry too much about Taeyoung Company.

Bank of Korea Governor: Bitcoin now seems to be widely considered a risk investment asset.

Bank of Korea Governor: Consumption is weaker than expected.

Bank of Korea Governor: Most committee members agreed on targeted support measures to help small and medium-sized enterprises.

Bank of Korea Governor: It’s too early to discuss interest rate cuts.

Bank of Korea Governor: There are currently no plans to support specific companies, including construction company Taeyoung, which is already facing debt difficulties.

Bank of Korea Governor: If necessary, the Bank of Korea will take measures to stabilize the market.

Governor of the Bank of Korea: Cutting interest rates too early may have an adverse impact on the economy, and it is best to wait for inflation to stabilize (before considering an interest rate cut).

The Nikkei 225 index rose 2%.

Bank of Korea Governor: He believes the need for interest rate hikes has decreased.

Bank of Korea Governor: Thursday’s interest rate decision was unanimous.