Xinhua world economic news summary at 0830 GMT, Feb. 28
SEOUL -- South Korea's export volume rose for the fifth consecutive month in January due to strong demand for locally-made tech products and transport equipment, central bank data showed Wednesday.
The export volume index expanded 17.1 percent in January from a year earlier, continuing to grow since September last year, according to the Bank of Korea (BOK). (South Korea-Exports)
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CHICAGO --