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Monetary Authority of Singapore Nominates Hakeem App for 2024 Singapore Fintech Excellence Awards

ISLAMABAD, Nov. 04, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – Walee Group proudly announces that Hakeem, the flagship Islamic Nano-financing product of its financial services division “Walee Financial Services”, has been nominated for the 2024 Singapore FinTech Festival – FinTech Excellence Awards. Organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in partnership with PwC Singapore, these awards honor innovative solutions driving financial inclusion [...]

Bombardier’s New Brand Evolution Wins Two Red Dot Awards for Brand Design Excellence

Bombardier’s new brand evolution is honored with a “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award, with the new logo, the Bombardier Mach, receiving the internationally sought-after “Red Dot” label Bombardier’s award-winning new brand evolution will be showcased in Germany at the Museum of Communication in Berlin and at the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen, [...]

18th Global Citizenship Conference to be held in Singapore

LONDON, Nov. 04, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – More than 400 delegates from over 50 countries are expected to attend the 18th annual Global Citizenship Conference, which takes place 27–29 November in Singapore. Hosted by world-leading international citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners, this annual event has become the world’s largest and most significant conference on investment migration, [...]

Only 40% of New South Korean Workers Stay at First Job After One Year, Study Shows

SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – A new report has revealed that only 4 out of 10 newly employed wage workers in South Korea remain at their initial workplace after one year, highlighting ongoing concerns about job stability among new entrants to the workforce. According to an analysis published November 3 by the Korea Employment Information [...]

Heart-Shaped Jeju ‘Heart Gold’ Kiwi Makes Market Debut

JEJU, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – A new variety of gold kiwifruit from Jeju Island, uniquely shaped like a heart, is making its way to consumers’ tables, the Jeju Agricultural Research and Extension Services announced on November 2. Named ‘Heart Gold,’ this new brand represents a new cultivar called ‘Gamhwang,’ a hybrid of Hongshim and Okcheon [...]

Incheon Queer Culture Festival Held Amid Counter-Protests

SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The 7th Incheon Queer Culture Festival was held on November 2 near Bupyeong Station in Incheon’s Bupyeong District, drawing approximately 300 participants from LGBTQ+ and progressive civic groups, according to police estimates. Rainbow flags adorned the festival grounds as attendees browsed through booths selling commemorative items such as handkerchiefs and [...]

South Korea, U.S., Japan Conduct Joint Air Drills with B-1B Bomber After North Korea’s ICBM Test

SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea, the United States and Japan held combined air drills, involving at least one B-1B bomber, south of the Korean Peninsula on Sunday, the South’s military said, in a show of force after North Korea’s new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch last week. The trilateral drills took place [...]

Russia Deploys Over 7,000 Armed North Korean Troops Near Ukraine, Kyiv Warns of Growing Security Threat

SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Kyiv’s defense intelligence agency has said Russia appears to have deployed more than 7,000 North Korean soldiers, armed with AK-12 rifles, mortar rounds and other assault weapons, to areas near the border with Ukraine. South Korea and the West have warned that North Korean troops in Russia may soon [...]

Household Credit Soars in October as Savings Banks, Credit Unions Outpace Commercial Lenders Despite Government Curb Efforts

SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s household credit increased at a faster rate in October due to rising loans from savings banks and credit unions despite the government’s efforts to curb household debts, financial data showed Sunday. Outstanding household credit extended by all financial institutions, including commercial banks, savings banks, and insurance [...]

North Korean Foreign Minister Highlights Growing Strategic Importance of Ties with Russia Amid Global Tensions

SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – North Korea’s foreign minister, currently visiting Russia for talks, said the strategic value of her country’s relations with Russia holds greater importance in the severe international political landscape, the country’s state media reported Saturday. Choe Son-hui made the remarks during her speech at a ceremony unveiling a plaque honoring [...]