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VCIG Appoints Alex Chua as Executive Director and CEO of Singapore Office, Following Redesignation from Independent Director

Leadership Strengthening Advances VCIG’s Singapore Expansion Strategy KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 07, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) — VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”), a diversified global holding company with a strategic focus on AI & Robotics, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy, and Capital Market Consultancy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. [...]

At the Yacht Club de Monaco nautical prototypes and laboratories come together for the zero emissions goal

MONACO, July 07, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) — At the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, new technologies to reach sustainability in the maritime transport sector take center stage with the SeaLab Class and the OpenSea Class. “Vita has been coming to the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge since 2018 and we’ve participated every year,” said Luisa Bonello, co-founder [...]

Boehringer Ingelheim initiates Phase II study of BI 1815368, a potential first-in-class oral treatment for diabetic macular edema

Ingelheim, Germany, July 7, 2025 – Boehringer Ingelheim today announces the start of the THULITE Phase II clinical study (NCT06962839). It will investigate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of BI 1815368 as a potential oral treatment to improve vision in people with diabetic macular edema (DME).1 DME is a leading cause of vision loss in people [...]

CGTN: How is Greater BRICS empowering the Global South?

During the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, CGTN published an article examining how Greater BRICS cooperation is amplifying the voice of the Global South and driving reform in global governance BEIJING, July 07, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) — In the lead-up to the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the New Development Bank [...]

At the Yacht Club de Monaco, a discussion on alternative fuels for the future of the maritime sector

MONACO, July 07, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) — Exploring the potential of alternative fuels in the maritime sector. During the days of the 12th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (1-5 July), at the Alternative Fuels Conference on Friday morning, different actors gathered together to discuss technology aspects, challenges, and advancements related to marine energy solutions based on [...]

Alibaba.Com Launches Trade Assurance Service In S. Korea

SEOUL, July 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Global B2B e-commerce platform Alibaba.com said Monday it has launched its Trade Assurance service in South Korea to help local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expand exports more safely and transparently. Trade Assurance is Alibaba.com’s proprietary transaction protection service, designed to provide a secure trading environment for both sellers [...]

Lee Calls For Balanced Economic Growth, Regional Development

SEOUL, July 4 (Korea Bizwire) – President Lee Jae Myung on Friday called for balanced economic growth and regional development, as the nation grapples with slow economic growth and rising income equality. Lee said business conglomerates, or chaebol, have helped South Korea achieve a developed nation at a time of rapid economic growth, but it [...]

N. Korea Sets Up New Ministry In Charge Of Disaster Management: Seoul

SEOUL, July 4 (Korea Bizwire) – North Korea has set up a new ministry in charge of emergency disaster management in a bid to better respond to natural disasters, South Korea’s unification ministry said Friday. A new government agency, tentatively named the disaster prevention ministry, was first identified in footage aired by North Korea’s state-run [...]

Top Security Advisers Of S. Korea, Japan Discuss Bilateral Ties, N. Korea in Seoul

SEOUL, July 4 (Korea Bizwire) — National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac met with his Japanese counterpart, Masataka Okano, in Seoul on Friday to discuss ways to advance bilateral ties as well as a range of issues, including North Korea, the presidential office said. “Both sides exchanged their opinions on developing South Korea-Japan relations as well [...]

Parliamentary Subcommittee Passes Extra Budget Bill Worth 31.8 Tln Won

SEOUL, July 4 (Korea Bizwire) — A parliamentary subcommittee passed an extra budget bill worth 31.8 trillion won (US$23.3 billion), lawmakers said Friday, with the ruling Democratic Party (DP) vowing to unilaterally pass the bill at the National Assembly’s plenary session later in the day. Lawmakers of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) walked [...]