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RG supports for small yards likely to be expanded

Despite the ongoing boom in the shipbuilding industry, small and medium-sized shipbuilders in Korea have faced difficulties obtaining Refund Guarantees (RG). However, a recent development has brought promising news. On July 1, Busan ..

News > Finance > 2025-07-01 11:27:14

“Greek Banks Join the Green Shipbuilding Wave”

Union Maritime Takes Delivery of First Wind-Assisted Tanker from China — Backed by Piraeus Bank 34 out of 43 newbuilds to feature wind-assist tech, positioning Union Maritime as holder of the world’s largest wind-assisted..

News > Finance > 2025-06-26 09:00:20

EB Investors Rush to Convert HD Korea Shipbuilding Bonds amid Booming Shipbuilding Market

Over 30% of ₩600bn Exchangeable Bonds Converted to HD Hyundai Heavy Shares in Two Months Rapid bond-to-stock conversions reflect confidence in HD HHI IMM, NH Investment among key investors Improved debt metrics expected for HD KSOE..

News > Finance > 2025-06-20 09:15:02

TerraPower announces $650m fundraise

On June 18, TerraPower, a leading nuclear innovation company, announced the close of a $650 million fundraise. This fundraise was comprised of both new investors, including NVentures, the venture capital arm of NVIDIA, and current in..

News > Finance > 2025-06-19 11:58:44

HJSC improves financial structure by attracting investment

HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC), which is showing signs of revival in the shipbuilding sector, is further accelerating the improvement of its financial structure through new investment funds. According to industrial source,..

News > Finance > 2025-06-12 14:17:44

Cadeler's €675m WTIV Deal Signals New Era of Offshore Power Plays

BW-backed Cadeler locks in €675m green financing for Chinese-built WTIVs — A three-nation alliance of Chinese shipyards, Nordic banks, and Danish strategy unfolds – Two next-gen WTIVs to be built by Cosco Qidong in Chi..

News > Finance > 2025-06-11 08:59:46

Hayfin Eyes Over $600m for Second Maritime Fund

UK-based alternative financier Hayfin Capital Management signals measured approach to shipping investment US, Middle Eastern and Japanese capital rush to fill void left by Chinese lease retrenchment Solo financing of V.Group acquisiti..

News > Finance > 2025-06-10 08:43:31

"In China, You Get the Ship—and the Money"

The Invisible Threat of China’s Newbuild Financing Ecosystem > “Chinese shipyards don’t just build ships. The money comes with them.” This comment by a senior executive in Korea’s shipbuilding indust..

News > Finance > 2025-06-05 15:18:04

Korea-U.S. Tariff Talks Boost Shipbuilding Stocks

Expectations Rise for LNG Carrier & Offshore Plant Orders The second round of Korea-U.S. working-level negotiations on tariff issues kicked off this week, with maritime cooperation emerging as a key agenda item. As expectations g..

News > Finance > 2025-05-22 13:39:25

HMM Acquisition Battle: Hoban Group Emerges as Leading Candidate...

With a 72% Stake in HMM, KDB’s Sale Timing Becomes a ‘Political Variable’ The Korea Development Bank (KDB) and the Korea Ocean Business Corporation (KOBC), which jointly hold a stake in HMM, recently increased their..

News > Finance > 2025-05-14 09:25:13