Finance

KOSPI closes above 7,300 for first time as foreigners buy over 3 trillion won

South Korea's KOSPI surged more than 6 percent on Tuesday and closed above the 7,300 mark for the first time, setting a fresh high for the year after touching 7,426.60 intraday. The index ended up 447.57 points at 7,384.56. Foreign investors were net buyers of 3.13 trillion won, while individuals and institutions sold. The won strengthened to 1,454.30 per dollar.

Mobility

Orders line up for Tesla Semi, electric truck race effectively over

Tesla's heavy-duty electric truck, the Semi, is moving beyond pilot operations after securing orders in the hundreds, particularly in U.S. port logistics. Electrek reported California-based logistics and charging infrastructure firms are signing contracts, including WattEV's 370-truck deal and additional orders through Forum Mobility. Buyers plan to deploy the trucks for port drayage around Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland, citing predictable routes, dedicated charging hubs and lower lifetime costs than diesel.