Defense chiefs of South Korea, United States, Japan, the Philippines and Australia discussed multilateral cooperation on the sidelines of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) defense ministerial meeting in Laos. In their first joint meeting held in Vientiane, the defense chiefs "emphasized their shared commitment to advancing a vision for a free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region where international law and sovereignty are respected," according to Seoul'

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WhiteWater's press conference at IAAPA Expo 2024 was a celebration of new projects, thrilling products, and noteworthy achievements. The company announced its ISO 14001 certification, gave updates on major projects, shared insights into trends, and celebrated CEO Geoff Chutter's induction into the IAAPA Hall of Fame. WhiteWater’s press conference at IAAPA Expo 2024 was a celebration of new projects, thrilling products, and noteworthy achievement

Korean Air has introduced a special flight schedule for customers wishing to redeem mileage points for trips to Jeju Island. Mileage users will have preferential booking access for three days: Dec. 28, Dec. 30, and Jan. 1. Reservations open Thursday, and customers can join the event through the airline’s official website or mobile app. The promotion applies exclusively to flights between Gimpo and Jeju Island. The flight from Gimpo Airport will depart at 1:40 PM, arriving at Jeju Airport a

With South Korea experiencing sudden cold snap, the next few weeks will be your last chance for a fall getaway. If you missed this year’s fall foliage you might still catch a glimpse at Danyang, North Chungcheong Province, where the traces of autumn have yet to disappear. Hikers can explore Guinsa, the head temple of Cheontae Buddhism, or Sobaeksan, a popular mountain located in eastern Danyang. The trails in both places are steep in many areas and will have hikers out of breath as they ma

LS Cable & System, a leading Korean cable manufacturer, is bolstering ties with global infrastructure investors to supply its submarine cables for floating offshore wind power projects in Ulsan. According to the company on Thursday, LS signed a letter of intent with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, a global investment firm specializing in the renewable energy sector. CIP’s project company, Haewoori Offshore Wind, plans to develop a large-scale floating wind park with a capacity of 1

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 – Monday, January 13, 2025 (National holiday) TOKYO, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel and HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; General Manager: Katsushi Nishikawa) will hold a countdown party and offer special New Year's holiday menus to celebrate the close of one year and the open of a new one from Tuesday, December 31, 2024, to Monday, January 13, 2025 (national holiday).

PARIS, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by Djokovic's incredible record-breaking achievements, Hublot designed a watch that captures Hublot Ambassador Novak Djokovic's agility on the court and highlights Hublot's approach to sustainable innovation. Together, they present an extraordinary watch inspired by the strength and determination that led Djokovic to become the greatest tennis player of all time. Driven by Hublot's commitment to innovation and unique mastery of materials, the Big B

LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE, Belgium, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Odoo S.A., a leading provider of integrated business software, today announced a €500 million transaction led by CapitalG and Sequoia Capital, with participation from BlackRock, Mubadala Investment Company, HarbourVest Partners, AVP, and Alkeon. This secondary capital transaction reflects strong confidence in the company's vision and impact. As part of the transaction, existing investors Summit Partners, Noshaq, and Wallonie Entrepr

PARIS, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei and key TECH4ALL partners showcased the growing role of Huawei's TECH4ALL initiative in Europe's digital and green transformation at Huawei Connect Paris 2024. Jeffrey Zhou, President of ICT Marketing for Huawei, delivers a welcome speech at the TECH4ALL Forum The TECH4ALL Forum on day one of Huawei Connect explored several new and existing TECH4ALL projects and the value these are creating in driving sustainable development for the

South Korean police said Wednesday they are pursuing criminal charges against 715 individuals related to a nationwide illegal gambling operation, which is thought to have brought in around 100 billion won ($72 million) in revenue. Busan Metropolitan Police Agency arrested seven individuals suspected of running a poker-themed bar franchise with 15 local branches across the country that conducted an illegal gambling operation from March 2021 to April this year. The others are being investigated wi

South Korea will extend paid leave for women who experience a miscarriage or stillbirth before the 11th week of pregnancy, doubling the current allowance from five to 10 days. The Ministry of Employment and Labor said Wednesday that it has announced partial amendments to the related laws, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, Employment Insurance Act, and Labor Standards Act, which will be open for public consultation until Dec. 30. These changes are slated to take effect on Feb. 23,

What has been a roller coaster of a year for the South Korean men's national team ended Tuesday night in Jordan, where the 22nd-ranked team settled for a 1-1 draw against world No. 100 Palestine in a World Cup qualifying match. It was South Korea's sixth Group B match in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers and also their last international match of 2024. It closed the book on one of the most tumultuous years in South Korean football in recent memory, a season that feature

SINGAPORE, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and Edith Cowan University Australia (ECU) today announced a new strategic partnership that aims to enhance clinical ultrasound training for healthcare professionals to provide better care for more people. As healthcare challenges become more complex, 71% of healthcare leaders in APAC are concerned about staff shortages resulting in delays in care for patients[1]. Furthermor

South Korea passed the halfway point in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualification tournament on Tuesday in Jordan the same way they started it two months ago: a draw against Palestine. With four matches remaining, the Taegeuk Warriors are still comfortably leading Group B with 14 points from four wins and two draws, six clear of Jordan and Iraq before the end of their matches Tuesday, despite some lingering lineup questions. The top two teams from the group at the conclusion of the ro

South Korea were held to a 1-1 draw by Palestine on Tuesday as their winning streak in the Asian World Cup qualifiers came to an end at four. Captain Son Heung-min netted the equalizer for 22nd-ranked South Korea in the 16th minute, four minutes after Palestine, world No. 100, had scored first at Amman International Stadium in Amman in the teams' Group B match in the third round of the Asian qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It was Son's 51st international goal, giving him sol