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, Ha...

PHU QUOC , Vietnam , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay, an exciting array of culinary and entertainment activities awaits, promising a lively and stylish year-end retreat. Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay - Resort Overview Nestled on Kem Beach, hailed as one of the world's top 100 most beautiful beaches, Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay...

A new report by Rocket Travel by Agoda and Skift highlights critical challenges in wholesale distribution, including rate integrity and lack of control, with Rocket Travel by Agoda's innovative solution providing a clear path forward for hoteliers to regain control and increase revenue. SINGAPORE , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Data-driven insights, advanced technologies, and strategic partne...

BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel A luxury hotel in the heart of Tokyo where you can enjoy special spaces secluded from the bustle of the streets below. Its guest rooms incorporate elements of Japanese culture while offering stunning panoramic views of the city. Take time to center yourself on the upper floors through original culinary experiences, a spa where you can experience the four se...

About FWD Group FWD Group is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business with more than 12 million customers across 10 markets, including some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world. The company was established in 2013 and is focused on changing the way people feel about insurance. FWD's customer-led and digitally enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-t...

Strengthening Commitment to Sustainable Growth and Value Creation Aim ing to Enhance Liquidity, Broaden Investor Reach, and Amplify ESG Visibility KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and HONG KONG , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unity Group Holdings International Limited ("Unity Group" or the "Group", stock code: 1539.HK) , the first energy service company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange sin...

Concerns are rising over Wegovy being available at pharmacies without proper prescription, as some people are grappling with side effects. Wegovy is a popular weight-loss drug known to be used by celebrities like Elon Musk and Rebel Wilson. Recently, users of the weight-loss injection have taken to social media to share their reviews of Wegovy, with many of them experiencing headaches, itching a...

Concerns over possible nationwide rail disruption grew as unionized workers announced Thursday that they would go on an indefinite general strike on Dec. 5 to demand a wage increase and a bigger workforce. If implemented, the strike is expected to affect the operations of high-speed KTX and other regular train services nationwide, as well as subway services in the capital area, including the ope...

Sejong University's hospitality and tourism management program secured 11th place globally in the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities by subject, released by Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Graduate School of Education. Domestically, the university has maintained its top spot in hospitality and management for five consecutive years since 2020. Considered one of the world’s top three uni...

Disruptive noises from North Korean loudspeakers have caused residents near the inter-Korean border to suffer for months, with some complaining that their health has been compromised, according to local governments on Thursday. Data from a recent mental health assessment in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, has shown that 28 percent of the assessed residents are experiencing significant mental health co...

LG Chem has forged a deal with US energy giant ExxonMobil to secure up to 100,000 metric tons of lithium, a key material for cathodes used in electric vehicle batteries. According to the company, LG Chem Vice Chairman and CEO Shin Hak-cheol and ExxonMobil Senior Vice President Dan Holton signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday in Seoul. The deal price was not revealed immediately. Und...

A local online forum platform that been embroiled in series of crimes involving minors, has imposed a ban on underage users from writing in a forum about depression. DC Inside said Wednesday that underage users have been restricted from writing posts or replies on its "Depression Gallery," as part of the protection policy focused on minors recommended by the Korea Communications Commission. Inve...

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea is planning to pass a bill that raises the threshold for a planned tax on virtual asset-related gains, up to 50 million won ($35,800) from the previously planned 2.5 million won, sources said Thursday. The original scheme for crypto tax gains would have taxed crypto-related income of over 2.5 million won per year starting January 2022, but it has bee...