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Associated Press and LaPresse renew longstanding collaboration

Associated Press and LaPresse renew longstanding collaboration

MILAN, Sept. 30, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – The Associated Press (AP) and LaPresse have renewed their longstanding collaboration, extending their relationship through 2029. This renewal reaffirms their shared commitment to providing independent and high-quality journalism amid a rapidly evolving global media landscape. Marco Maria Durante, President of LaPresse, stated: “I am honored to continue LaPresse’s [...]

Heineken® Drops Social Spaces From Space to Tackle Urban Isolation

Heineken® Drops Social Spaces From Space to Tackle Urban Isolation

Heineken® has dropped a fresh perspective on city life – addressing the paradox that modern cities are built for connection but are often experienced in isolation Culture-makers in Seoul helped Heineken® turn unused rooftops into vibrant hubs of social connection – and the locations were revealed via satellite imagery Renowned aerial photographer Tom Hegen documented the transformation, [...]

Valeura Ranked No. 1 of Canada’s Top Growing Companies

Valeura Ranked No. 1 of Canada’s Top Growing Companies

SINGAPORE, Sept. 30, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE, OTCQX:VLERF) (“Valeura” or the “Company”) has been ranked No. 1 on the Report on Business magazine’s 2025 ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies, as published on September 26, 2025.  Valeura achieved the top position among 400 candidate companies across all sectors, based on three-year [...]

Quantexa Named as a Technology Innovator on the 2025 InsurTech100 List

Quantexa Named as a Technology Innovator on the 2025 InsurTech100 List

Decision Intelligence Platform powers insurers to grow premium, optimize costs, and protect loss ratios LONDON, Sept. 30, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Quantexa, the global pioneer in Decision Intelligence (DI), today announced its recognition as a top Technology Innovator on the 2025 InsurTech100, the annual list compiled by FinTech Global on the most influential technology companies [...]

New Syncron Value-Added Reseller Program Expands Access to Advanced Aftermarket Solutions

New Syncron Value-Added Reseller Program Expands Access to Advanced Aftermarket Solutions

Brings enterprise-grade aftermarket tools to mid-sized manufacturers through phased, partner-led delivery STOCKHOLM, Sept. 30, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Syncron, a global leader in intelligent Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) solutions, today announced the launch of its new Value-Added Reseller (VAR) Partner Program designed to expand its reach in the aftermarket service sector and better serve mid-sized Original [...]

Samsung C&T Unveils Test Bed for Futuristic Housing Model

Samsung C&T Unveils Test Bed for Futuristic Housing Model

SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung C&T has taken a tangible step toward reimagining urban housing with the completion of a “Next Home” test bed in Yongin, south of Seoul. The three-story, 554-square-meter facility showcases technologies designed to break away from the rigid apartment layouts that have long dominated South Korea’s housing market. Instead, [...]

Naver’s Surprise Dunamu Takeover Signals Strategic Pivot Toward Digital Finance

Naver’s Surprise Dunamu Takeover Signals Strategic Pivot Toward Digital Finance

SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Naver Corp.’s sudden move to acquire Dunamu, operator of the global cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, has sent shock waves through South Korea’s technology sector, raising questions about the search giant’s long-term strategy and corporate governance. The deal, announced six months after founder Lee Hae-jin’s return as chairman of Naver’s board, is [...]

Old Lithium Battery Blamed in Government Data Center Fire, Raising Concerns for South Korea’s ESS Market

Old Lithium Battery Blamed in Government Data Center Fire, Raising Concerns for South Korea’s ESS Market

SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The fire that crippled South Korea’s National Information Resources Service last week is being traced to an aging lithium-ion battery, sharpening scrutiny of the country’s battery sector at a time when the industry is already grappling with slowing electric vehicle demand, expiring U.S. subsidies and intensifying competition from China. Authorities [...]

A Hollowing Middle: Decline of Mid-Sized Firms Threatens Economic Balance

A Hollowing Middle: Decline of Mid-Sized Firms Threatens Economic Balance

SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s corporate ecosystem has been steadily weakening over the past decade, with fewer employees per company and a rising share of struggling firms unable to cover even their interest payments, a new report shows. According to a study released Sunday by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry [...]

New Electrolysis System Cuts Hydrogen Production Expenses by 25%

New Electrolysis System Cuts Hydrogen Production Expenses by 25%

DAEJEON, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean scientists have unveiled the country’s first system capable of producing clean hydrogen at significantly lower costs, a development that could accelerate the nation’s transition to renewable energy. The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) said Monday that a research team led by principal researcher Kim Young-sang [...]