Markets across Asia fell sharply during Friday trading after US tech giant Apple blamed memory chip shortages on its decision to hike prices

South Korea’s Kospi index tumbled 10 per cent, triggering a 20-minute trading halt. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

South Korea’s Kospi index tumbled 10 per cent, triggering a 20-minute trading halt. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

South Korean stocks plunge 9% amid chip sell-off and Apple price hikes, causing a second trading halt this week.

Asian stocks hit a two-week low amid a tech selloff triggered by Apple's price hikes, raising concerns over AI-driven growth.