SEOUL, May 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea expressed hope Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement on a plan to lift sanctions on Syria will serve as a turning point in efforts toward promoting stability and economic growth in the Arab nation. The foreign ministry made the statement after Trump said he would lift [...]
SEOUL, May 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Celltrion Inc., a leading South Korean biopharmaceutical company, said Thursday its business will remain largely unaffected by U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at lowering drug prices to match those in other countries. The order seeks to address a drug pricing system in which the United States pays [...]
SAN DIEGO and LONDON and DUBLIN and SYDNEY, May 15, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) — Resmed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD), the leading health technology company focused on sleep, breathing, and care delivered in the home, has been named the Official Sleep Partner of the Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia. The Tour brings [...]
CHANGWON, South Korea, May 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Changwon NC Park, home of the baseball club NC Dinos where a fan died following a tragic incident, is ready to reopen after weeks of safety inspections and maintenance work, local officials said Thursday. Officials in the southeastern city of Changwon said the stadium has met all [...]
SEOUL, May 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean stocks snapped a three-session winning streak Thursday as investors locked in profits amid eased tariff woes. The local currency rose sharply against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 19.21 points, or 0.73 percent, to close at 2,621.36. The index had risen [...]
SEOUL, May 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s top military officer inspected naval units and the submarine command Thursday, urging firm naval readiness to deter any provocations by North Korea, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. JCS Chairman Adm. Kim Myung-soo made the call as he boarded the ROKS Jeongjo the Great destroyer and [...]
License from KPKT Empowers Credilab to Deliver AI-Powered Microloans and SME Financing Nationwide – Paperless, Instant, and Branchless KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 15, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) — VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global”) today announced that its fintech subsidiary, Credilab Sdn Bhd (“Credilab” or the “Company”) has secured a conditional approval for a digital [...]
JEJU, South Korea, May 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo met with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer on Thursday to discuss tariff and other trade issues on the sidelines of a trade ministers’ meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Seoul’s industry ministry said. Cheong and Greer held a one-on-one [...]
Bratz’s Latest May 21 Doll Drop Blends High-Fashion and Collectibility – and She’s a Whole Vibe LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Bratz®, the on-trend lifestyle and fashion doll brand from MGA Entertainment (MGA), announced today its Bratzaversary 2025 Collector Doll – an ultra-premium release designed for today’s trendsetters. The doll debuts as the first in an all-new [...]
Acquisition underscores Anaqua’s commitment to delivering tailored solutions to Innovation & IP professionals globally BOSTON, May 15, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Anaqua, a leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology, today announced that it has acquired IP management software and services provider RightHub®. The acquisition represents a continuation of Anaqua’s strategy to deliver solutions [...]