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Fake Wedding Invitations Top Phishing Scams in South Korea, Says AhnLab

Fake Wedding Invitations Top Phishing Scams in South Korea, Says AhnLab

SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — AhnLab, a leading South Korean cybersecurity firm, reported Wednesday that phishing scams disguised as digital wedding invitations were the most common form of SMS-based cyberattacks in the second quarter of 2025. According to AhnLab’s “Q2 2025 Phishing SMS Trend Report,” such scams accounted for 28.10% of all phishing messages, [...]

WillScot Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results and Updates 2025 Full Year Outlook

WillScot Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results and Updates 2025 Full Year Outlook

PHOENIX, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – WillScot Holdings Corporation (“WillScot” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WSC), a leader in innovative temporary space solutions, today announced second quarter 2025 results, including key performance highlights, market updates, and narrowed its original 2025 full year outlook. Q2 20251, 2 Generated revenue of $589 million, gross profit margin percentage [...]

StoneX Completes Acquisition of R.J. O’Brien, Becoming the Largest Non-Bank FCM in the United States and Enhancing Global Multi-Asset Capabilities

StoneX Completes Acquisition of R.J. O’Brien, Becoming the Largest Non-Bank FCM in the United States and Enhancing Global Multi-Asset Capabilities

The most significant acquisition in StoneX history unites two of the most well-respected names in the futures industry, combining 200+ years of derivatives expertise NEW YORK, July 31, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) (“StoneX” or the “Company”), today announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of R.J. O’Brien (“RJO”), [...]

WillScot Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

WillScot Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

PHOENIX, July 31, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – WillScot Holdings Corporation (“WillScot” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WSC), a leader in innovative temporary space solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per common share. The cash dividend will be paid on September 17, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the [...]

South Korea Fends Off U.S. Pressure to Open Rice and Beef Markets in Trade Talks

South Korea Fends Off U.S. Pressure to Open Rice and Beef Markets in Trade Talks

SEOUL, July 31 (Korea Bizwire) — In a notable win for South Korea’s agricultural sector, the government has successfully resisted U.S. demands to further open its domestic rice and beef markets during recent bilateral trade negotiations. The move has been welcomed by farmers and industry groups, who had feared the talks would lead to fresh [...]

South Korea, U.S. Strike Last-Minute Tariff Deal, Averting Trade Shock but Raising Long-Term Concerns

South Korea, U.S. Strike Last-Minute Tariff Deal, Averting Trade Shock but Raising Long-Term Concerns

SEJONG, July 31 1 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea and the United States reached a dramatic tariff agreement on July 31, narrowly avoiding the imposition of a 25% mutual tariff that had loomed over bilateral trade. Under the deal, South Korea will invest $350 billion in the U.S., including a $150 billion shipbuilding fund, in [...]

Everland’s ‘Pink Pastry’ Rose Wins Double Honors at Prestigious Japanese Rose Competition

Everland’s ‘Pink Pastry’ Rose Wins Double Honors at Prestigious Japanese Rose Competition

SEOUL, July 31 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Everland has once again proven its horticultural prowess on the international stage, with its homegrown rose variety “Pink Pastry” winning both a Bronze Medal and a Special Fragrance Award at the 23rd International Rose Competition held in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. According to Samsung C&T Resort Group on Thursday, [...]

Conglomerates Expand Global Reach with Surge in U.S.-Based Affiliates

Conglomerates Expand Global Reach with Surge in U.S.-Based Affiliates

SEOUL, July 31 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s top 92 conglomerates now operate more than 6,360 overseas affiliates across 131 countries, with the United States accounting for the largest share at over 26%, according to a new report from the Korea CXO Institute released on Thursday. The number of foreign subsidiaries grew by nearly 200 [...]

Shell plc publishes second quarter 2025 press release

Shell plc publishes second quarter 2025 press release

London, July 31, 2025 “Shell generated robust cash flows reflecting strong operational performance in a less favourable macro environment​. We continued to deliver on our strategy by enhancing our deep-water portfolio in Nigeria and Brazil, and achieved a key milestone by shipping the first cargo from LNG Canada. Our continued focus on performance, discipline and [...]