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Hanwha’s Seoul International Fireworks Festival Draws 1 Million Spectators

Hanwha’s Seoul International Fireworks Festival Draws 1 Million Spectators

SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul International Fireworks Festival, one of South Korea’s largest annual public events, lit up the skies above the Han River on Saturday, drawing more than one million spectators with elaborate displays coordinated by Hanwha and teams from Italy and Canada. Now in its 21st year, the festival featured [...]

South Korea Declares First-Ever Animal Welfare Charter, Joining Global Movement

South Korea Declares First-Ever Animal Welfare Charter, Joining Global Movement

BUSAN, Sept. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has declared its first national charter on animal protection, a symbolic yet landmark step in recognizing animals as living beings rather than property. While the document carries no legal force, officials and advocates say it sets out core values to guide future policy and public awareness on animal [...]

Korean Frozen Gimbap Hit by U.S. Tariffs as Instant Noodles Surge Abroad

Korean Frozen Gimbap Hit by U.S. Tariffs as Instant Noodles Surge Abroad

SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s booming frozen gimbap exports to the United States are faltering under new trade barriers, even as instant noodles and sauces continue to thrive in global markets. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said Sunday that U.S. tariffs of 15 percent on Korean processed rice products [...]

Treasure Global Appoints Michael Chan as Executive Director to Strengthen Board and Drive Strategic Growth

Treasure Global Appoints Michael Chan as Executive Director to Strengthen Board and Drive Strategic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 26, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Treasure Global Inc. (NASDAQ: TGL) (“Treasure Global” or the “Company”), a Southeast Asia–anchored technology company, today announced the appointment of Michael Chan as an Executive Director of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Michael previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Treasure Global, where he contributed [...]

[CORRECTION] Sumitomo Electric Selects Kinectrics to Complete Commissioning Testing for the A-Nord HVDC Underground Power Transmission Project

[CORRECTION] Sumitomo Electric Selects Kinectrics to Complete Commissioning Testing for the A-Nord HVDC Underground Power Transmission Project

OSAKA, Japan, Sept. 26, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – In a press release issued under the same headline on September 23, 2025, by Kinectrics Inc, please note that the project completion year is 2027, not 2030, and a Forward-Looking Statements section has been added to the release. The corrected version follows: Kinectrics, a division of BWX Technologies Inc. [...]

Zoom recognized in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service for sixth consecutive year

Zoom recognized in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service for sixth consecutive year

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) —  Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) today announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS). This is Zoom’s sixth inclusion in the Magic Quadrant for UCaaS, and Zoom is one of only two companies [...]

At the Yacht Club de Monaco superyacht captains discuss the future of the industry

At the Yacht Club de Monaco superyacht captains discuss the future of the industry

MONACO, Sept. 26, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – ‘Leading today, ahead of tomorrow’. At the 29th Captains’ Forum, held by the YCM Captains’ Club, dozens of superyacht captains discussed the future of the industry, from professional development to eco strategies. The half day meeting, in line with the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ approach, saw some down-to-earth [...]

Philips unveils latest CT and MR innovations in radiation therapy, advancing precision cancer care at ASTRO 2025

Philips unveils latest CT and MR innovations in radiation therapy, advancing precision cancer care at ASTRO 2025

September 26, 2025 New Rembra RT and Areta RT [1] CT platforms drive accuracy and efficiency in radiation therapy with advanced workflows and long-term value Philips debuts helium-free [2] BlueSeal RT 1.5T 70cm MR system with AI-powered SmartSpeed Precise, expanding its leadership in sustainable MR for radiation oncology Amsterdam, the Netherlands – At the American Society [...]

Founder Group Limited Announces Landmark RM1.16 billion [USD276 million] 310 MWp Solar-Plus-Storage Project in Sarawak, Anchoring Regional Green Data Centre

Founder Group Limited Announces Landmark RM1.16 billion [USD276 million] 310 MWp Solar-Plus-Storage Project in Sarawak, Anchoring Regional Green Data Centre

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 26, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Founder Group Limited (NASDAQ: FGL) (“FGL” or “the Company”) today announced the execution of a Heads of Agreement with Planet QEOS Sdn. Bhd. for the joint development of a pioneering, large-scale renewable energy facility in Sarawak, Malaysia with estimated value of up to RM1.16 billion [USD276 [...]