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South Korea, US sign MOU to advance shipbuilding cooperation
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South Korea and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday to strengthen bilateral shipbuilding cooperation. The deal forms part of a trade agreement under which Seoul pledged $150 billion in U.S. shipbuilding investments.
Hanwha Ocean Co. said Thursday it has been selected as the preferred bidder for South Korea's next-generation Navy destroyer project worth 7.8 trillion won.
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met officials to review plans for expanding domestic shipbuilding and developing the Suez Canal Authority maritime fleet.
Samsung Heavy Industries announced a partnership with a Qatari shipyard for ship conversion and aftermarket services as part of its global expansion strategy. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed on the sidelines of the LNG 2026 international trade fair in Doha, Qatar, focusing on eco-friendly technologies like decarbonization solutions.
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South Korea's government is launching a special guarantee program to provide up to 400 billion won ($272.4 million) in financing support to enhance the shipbuilding industry's export competitiveness. The initiative targets small and medium-sized suppliers of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries with low-interest loans. K-SURE, HD Hyundai, and Hana Bank signed a cooperation agreement in Ulsan on Friday.
The Japan Fair Trade Commission plans to approve mergers and acquisitions among domestic shipbuilders and joint procurement of critical raw materials to strengthen economic security. With China in mind, it will also permit information sharing among companies receiving overseas acquisition proposals. The move aims to boost Japanese firms' international competitiveness and prevent technology leaks.
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HD Hyundai's chairman held talks in Seoul with India's petroleum and natural gas minister to expand cooperation in shipbuilding and maritime industries. The meeting is part of India's Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 project, aimed at positioning the country among the world's top five shipbuilding nations.
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