ZUG, Switzerland , Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medison , a global pharma company focused on providing access to highly innovative therapies to patients in international markets ("Medison"), is proud to announce the joining of Victor Papamoniodis in the newly created position of VP International Markets. Victor will be based in Zug, Switzerland , Medison's international headquarters. ...

Previous studies also demonstrated additional significant strengthening of protection against Omicron by Sputnik Light booster, which can also be a universal booster to other vaccines to strengthen and lengthen their protection against Omicron. MOSCOW , Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A unique comparative study conducted at the Italian Spallanzani Institute, the leading Italian research instit...

V of BTS entered Billboard Japan’s Hot 100 with the solo song “Christmas Tree.” It hit the chart at No. 29, the highest spot for a male K-pop solo musician since Psy. Notable is the fact that the song claimed the spot with only three days since release. Upon last week’s release, it swept across major charts in Japan and stayed at the top of the iTunes Japan chart for 89 hours, the longest...

Awarded Top Employer Certification in 22 Countries, Ranked among Top 3 Employers in Asia Pacific, Middle East, and North America for Best-in-Class People Practices BENGALURU, India , Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, has been recognized by Top Employers Institute among the Global...

An 11-member brokerage syndicate underwriting an initial public offering of LG Energy Solution next week is expected to raise a whopping 89 billion won ($75 million) in management fees following the record-breaking retail bids, made on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to regulatory filings on Thursday. The fees account for 0.7 percent of 12.7 trillion won that the electric vehicle battery maker ...

Omicron is spreading through South Korea at a faster pace with the potential to cause a sharper rise than earlier projections, according to an expert advising the government. Dr. Jung Jae-hun, a preventive medicine specialist and COVID-19 adviser to the prime minister, said Thursday the omicron wave is “feared to be worse than previously thought.” Three weeks ago, all of the scenarios modeled b...

North Korea said Thursday it would seek to immediately develop more “powerful physical means” to overpower the US in preparation for “long-term confrontation,” expressing its potential intent to abandon the self-imposed moratorium on testing nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles. Pyongyang made the decision at a Politburo meeting of the Workers’ Party of Korea on Wednesday, wit...

Kakao, one of South Korea’s two largest internet giants along with Naver, is seen as holding back its plans to float shares of key subsidiaries in listings, amid looming market disappointment over controversial sell-offs by executives. Earlier this month, CEOs of Kakao Pay and KakaoBank were accused of driving down stock prices with sell-offs that critics say should not have taken place right af...

GENEVA , Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Employers Institute has certified JTI as one of only 11 'Global Top Employers', for the eighth consecutive year, acknowledging the company's continuing commitment and innovative approach to equality and wellbeing. On top of this global recognition, JTI was certified 3 years in a row in all six regions in which it operates: North America , Latin Ame...

Provides Enhanced Capabilities for Efficient and Secure Over-The-Air Software Updates; Powers Advanced Driver Assistance and Autonomous Driving Functions SEATTLE , Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Airbiquity ® , a global leader in connected vehicle services, today announced an advancement in its collaboration with Renesas, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions. This expanded ...

Hyundai Motor said Thursday it has partnered with US quantum computer firm IonQ to develop next-generation batteries for cars. The partnership will allow Hyundai to use IonQ’s quantum computers to develop high-performance lithium batteries with better energy efficiency at lower costs. According to the carmaker, quantum-powered chemistry simulation is expected to significantly enhance the qualit...

First lady, a figure at the heart of power In presidential elections, the spouses of presidential candidates have always been the subject of interest for the public, as society holds high expectations for the person who will become the first lady. The interest was clearly shown in polls. According to a survey by Research & Research commissioned by Channel A and conducted from Nov. 27 to 29, 55 ...

SEJONG -- The nation’s economy is heading toward uncertain territory due to a variety of factors at home and abroad which could restrict its growth, said Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki on Thursday. In a meeting for economic policies at the Government Complex Seoul, Hong cited three main factors-- quarantine, external factors and fiscal situation -- that may weigh on the g...

Lotte Confectionery said Thursday it will invest 34 billion won ($28.5 million) in its Russian subsidiary, Lotte KF RUS, looking to scale up the local production of its popular Choco Pie chocolate cakes in the country. The Koreans’ staple chocolate snack enjoys nation-wide popularity in Russia, as it tapped into the country’s tea culture that pairs hot beverage with biscuit-type sweets. The pie ...

South Korean stocks rebounded Thursday on investors' move to buy oversold stocks after the recent stock plunge and China's interest rate cut. The Korean won fell against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) rose 20.4 points, or 0.72 percent, to close at 2,862.68 points. Trading volume was moderate at about 388 million shares worth some 8.7 trillion won ($7.3 bi...