Acquisition supports Resmed’s growth in virtual care, expands access to diagnosis, and enhances the digital experience for patients and providers SAN DIEGO, May 01, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) — Resmed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD), the leading health technology company focused on sleep, breathing, and care delivered in the home, today announced it has acquired VirtuOx, a [...]
PHOENIX, May 01, 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 June 18, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Online shopping sales in South Korea gained 2.6 percent from a year earlier in March driven by rising demand for food products and relevant services, data showed Thursday. The value of online shopping transactions stood at 22.42 trillion won (US$15.72 billion) in March, up 576.8 billion won from a [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) – A civic group has accused elementary school textbooks in South Korea of depicting Africa with prejudice and oversimplifying portrayals of the continent as just a recipient of aid. The Voluntary Agency Network of Korea (VANK) released its review of five sixth grade social studies textbooks on content concerning Africa [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Jeju Air Co. said Thursday it will launch a new route to Hakodate, Japan, next month to expand its service network to the neighboring country amid growing summer travel demand. The South Korean low-cost carrier will begin operations on the Incheon-Hakodate route with two weekly flights starting June 5 [...]
SEJONG, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — The government will work to “swiftly” implement 25 trillion won (US$17.5 billion) of policy financing for export companies following the planned passage of an extra budget bill by the National Assembly, the finance ministry said Thursday. In a pan-government meeting on trade issues, the Ministry of Economy and Finance [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — The government on Thursday issued an administrative guidance order instructing SK Telecom Co. to suspend new subscriber sign-ups until it resolves a shortage of universal subscriber identity module (USIM) cards related to a recent company network data breach. The Ministry of Science and ICT said the measure aims to [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Acting President Han Duck-soo resigned Thursday, indicating he would run for the June 3 presidential election. Han announced his decision in an address to the nation, ending weeks of speculation over whether he would enter the election triggered by the impeachment of his former boss — former President Yoon [...]
First quarter consolidated revenues were $3.8 billion on lower industry demand First quarter diluted EPS at $0.10 Results reflect continued execution of cost saving initiatives partially offsetting market headwinds Updated guidance reflects macroeconomic uncertainty from the global trade environment Basildon, UK – May 1, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNH) today reported results for [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — A rare eight-panel folding screen from the Joseon Dynasty, depicting a royal court examination held during the reign of King Yeongjo (1724–1776), is slated to be designated as a national treasure, the Korea Heritage Service announced on Tuesday. The screen, titled “Royal Examination at Geunjeongjeon Hall and Collaborative Poetry [...]