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China will always be important opportunity for global development

PR NewswireNov 7, 2024

BEIJING , Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: The 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) kicked off at the National Exhibition and Convention Center ( Shanghai ) on Nov. 5 . Running from Nov. 5 to 10 , the 7th CIIE has attracted 3,496 exhibitors from 129 countries and regions. It also sets a new record with 297 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders ...
People Power Party expresses hope for deeper Korea-US alliance

PoliticsNov 6, 2024

South Korea's ruling People Power Party on Wednesday expressed hope that US President-elect Donald Trump's second term would serve as an opportunity to forge a "deeper" alliance between Seoul and Washington. "We anticipate the South Korea-US alliance, forged by blood (since the 1950-53 Korean War) will become deeper," the ruling party here said in a commentary released via senior spokesperson Re...
Yoon, NATO chief discuss joint responses against North Korea's troop deployment to Russia

Foreign affairsNov 6, 2024

President Yoon Suk Yeol and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General Mark Rutte held a phone conversation Wednesday to discuss coordinated responses to North Korea's troop deployment to Russia in support of its war in Ukraine. Yoon held his third phone talks with Rutte in less than a month, following a South Korean delegation's recent visit to NATO, the European Union and Ukraine...
South Korean trade authorities prepare trade shifts after Trump's victory

IndustryNov 6, 2024

South Korean trade authorities on Wednesday began discussing strategies in response to potential US trade policies under Donald Trump's second term as president. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said it convened an emergency meeting to review potential policy responses centered around Trump's campaign pledges. The ministry has been closely monitoring and analyzing the possible impacts...
South Korean won tumbles after Trump wins US presidential election

EconomyNov 6, 2024

The South Korean currency fell sharply against the US dollar during intra-day trading Wednesday after Donald Trump won the US presidential election. The South Korean won was trading at 1,400.5 won to the dollar as of 8:20 p.m., marking the first time to surpass the 1,400 won threshold since April 16. The won opened at 1,374 won at 9 a.m., up 4.6 won from the previous session. But the won-dolla...
Singapore President Tharman's Calligraphy Auctioned for S$308,888 on DeeDa to Benefit the Underprivileged

PR NewswireNov 6, 2024

SINGAPORE , Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 2 , the Singapore Red Cross Society celebrated its 75th Anniversary Benefit Gala ("the Gala") at Shangri-La Singapore. Among the charity auction items was a piece of calligraphy by Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, titled Working Together, Progressing with the Times . The piece was auctioned through DeeDa and sold for S$308,...
XTransfer Supports Singapore FinTech Festival 2024, Accelerates Business Development in Southeast Asia

PR NewswireNov 6, 2024

SINGAPORE , Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- XTransfer, the World's Leading & China's No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform , is participating in the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 at the Singapore Expo for the first time. The company proudly supports the event as one of the Gold Sponsors. The festival is projected to attract over 60,000 attendees, feature more than 900 world-class s...
Rock climbing route names accused of being misogynistic

Social affairsNov 6, 2024

A popular natural rock climbing park in Wonju, Gangwon Province is being criticized for the names of three of its courses being misogynistic. The criticism came to light in a report in local weekly Women News on Monday. The report found names such as “Dolimbbang” which can be read as slang referring to “gang rape," “Hyeongsu,” an older brother's wife or "sister-in-law," and "Hyeongsu II." The n...
South Korean biz community hopes for stronger Korea-US cooperation

IndustryNov 6, 2024

South Korea's major business organizations on Wednesday joined in congratulating Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election, urging him to strengthen Seoul-Washington cooperation. The Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry congratulated Trump on his election victory, emphasizing that the Korea-US trade and economic partnership is anchored in a strong security alliance. The KCC...
Return of 'dealmaker' Trump throws S. Korea-US alliance into flux

Foreign affairsNov 6, 2024

A second Donald Trump administration is expected to bring shifts and unpredictability to the US-South Korea alliance, potentially increasing pressure on Seoul to take on a larger share of the burden as a US ally, experts said Wednesday. Another key focus will be how Trump might address North Korea's denuclearization, especially amid growing skepticism about Washington's commitment to this goal, ...
North Korean leader may seek another summit with Trump, but chances for deal seen as slimmer

North KoreaNov 6, 2024

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may seek another summit over its nuclear program with US President-elect Donald Trump following his second-term win, but the chances for a meaningful deal appear to be lower, given the North's enhanced nuclear capabilities, analysts said. During his first term, Trump hosted the first-ever summit between American and North Korean leaders with Kim in Singapore in 20...
Trump likely to reshape US policy on alliance, North Korea under 'America First' credo: experts

PoliticsNov 6, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to reorient America's approach to the alliance with South Korea, North Korea's nuclear quandary, trade and other key policy issues, experts said, as he is poised to put his "America First" credo front and center. Trump's second-term administration would return to a diplomatic playbook that could put pressure on US allies to jack up their defense spending ...
Jewelry exhibition pays tribute to sacrificed souls of UN veterans

Arts&DesignNov 6, 2024

The combination of skeleton crafts and jewelry ponders the questions of the cycle of death, life and rebirth, said the artists, who are also poets. The exhibition runs through Sunday. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Record Breaking Participation at Largest Taiwan Creative Content Festival Yet Drives Investment Potential

PR NewswireNov 6, 2024

TAIPEI , Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), a major event for Asia's content industry, kicked off on Nov. 5 with record breaking numbers in international participation, cash prizes and awards, and project submissions. 2024 Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF)launched today (the 5th) at Nangang Exhibition Center TCCF aims to connect global industry pro...
1000 MIGLIA 2025 ENTRIES NOW OPEN

PR NewswireNov 6, 2024

BRESCIA, Italy , Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- It is now possible to enter the 43rd edition of the Most Beautiful Race in the World, scheduled from 17 to 21 June. The deadline for formalising entry is 16:00 on Thursday 16 January 2025 . Confirmation of acceptance, with consequent publication of the List of accepted cars, will be sent by 4 April. Mille Miglia The special feature ...