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CGTN: Two years on, China’s Global Civilization Initiative gains greater relevance in a turbulent world

CGTN published an article on the second anniversary of China’s Global Civilization Initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, which has become more relevant than ever amid uncertainty, turbulence and division in current times. Through introducing China’s efforts to practice the initiative and insights provided by experts and scholars, the article emphasized that China’s respect [...]

There’s a Pub in Ireland with Your Name on it: Heineken® Launches Worldwide Search to Find New Owner, Keeping the Family Tradition Alive

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. Family-run Irish pubs face uncertain future as more than four in ten rural publicans say they are considering retirement but 84% have no family to take on their legacy* The McLoughlins have run McLoughlin’s Bar for four generations, but now current owner [...]

Yoshiharu Ikeda Appointed new CEO of Primetals Technologies

London, March 14, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Yoshiharu Ikeda, currently CFO of Primetals Technologies, to take up the new role as CEO Andreas Weinhengst and Karl Purkarthofer appointed new CFO and COO, respectively Changes to become effective on April 1, 2025 Primetals Technologies today announced Yoshiharu Ikeda has been appointed to the position [...]

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ fifth flagship fund exceeds target of EUR 12 billion

Today, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced that its fifth flagship fund, CI V, surpasses its target size of EUR 12 billion at final close. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 14, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Investor interest in large-scale greenfield energy infrastructure investments is strong, and CIP is now finalising fundraising for CI V with total fund commitments [...]

Short-Form Video Dominates South Korea’s Digital Viewing Habits

SEOUL, March 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Koreans are spending nearly seven times more time watching short-form videos than traditional over-the-top (OTT) streaming content, underscoring a shift in digital consumption patterns toward quick, engaging clips. According to a report released on Thursday by WiseApp Retail, a mobile app and retail analytics firm, the average South Korean [...]

Study Reveals Rising Marine Animal Deaths from Ocean Waste

JEJU, South Korea, March 13 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of marine animals are dying after becoming entangled in discarded fishing nets and other ocean waste, with more than 10% of affected species classified as endangered, according to a new study. The Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) announced on Thursday that it [...]

South Korea’s Soaring Private Education Costs: Test Prep Starts at Age 4

SEOUL, March 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government has, for the first time, publicly disclosed data on early childhood private education spending, shedding light on a rapidly expanding market that has sparked concerns over educational inequality and excessive academic pressure on young children. The Ministry of Education released findings from the 2024 Early Childhood [...]

The Swiss cosmetics start-up that naturally protects the skin from the blue light of our smartphone is coming to Italy

The Swiss innovation is celebrated at Rinascente in Rome, in presence of the store managers, the Ambassador of Switzerland and the brand Kenzai Cosmetics ROME, March 13, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – We spend hours in front of smartphones, tablets, computers, and televisions—accompanied by an invisible presence: blue light, one of the main causes of skin [...]

BlackLine Announces 2024 Partner Award Winners, Recognizing Excellence in Digital Finance Transformation

Annual awards program recognizes top-performing partners driving digital transformation for the Office of the CFO LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL), the intelligent financial data platform that powers the modern Office of the CFO, has announced the winners of its 2024 Global and Regional Partner Awards, celebrating firms that have gone [...]

“Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai” – A Groundbreaking Reality Show Redefining Vietnam’s Entertainment Landscape

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, March 13, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – In alignment with the government’s directive to foster Vietnam’s cultural and creative industries, the Vietnamese version of “Call Me By Fire”, titled “Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai,” produced by YeaH1 Group has emerged as a transformative force in the country’s entertainment landscape. As Vietnam Television’s [...]