PONTA DELGADA, Portugal, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world prepares for the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16), the Autonomous Region of the Azores has passed groundbreaking legislation designating the largest marine protected area network in the North Atlantic. This historic decision safeguards 30% of the sea surrounding the Azores archipelago, covering 287,000 km², half of which is fully protected, where no extraction of natural resources takes place. The other half of the

Ed Bastian, Delta CEO, to celebrate the airline's Centennial with a look at what's next for travel through the power of technology and human connection ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® welcomes back Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta, as a keynote speaker for CES® 2025. On stage at Sphere, the next-generation entertainment medium that is redefining live experiences, Bastian will take the audience on an immersive journey highlighting

In a historic partnership with Fulham Football Club, Tequila Enemigo becomes the first ever Tequila partner of an English Premier League team, and the Official Tequila of Fulham Football Club and Fulham Pier. LONDON, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury Tequila brand, Tequila Enemigo, continues its global expansion by announcing a historic appointment as the first Tequila Partner of an English Premier League team. A strategic, long-term partnership with Fulham Football Club and the newly laun

BEIJING, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: The 16th BRICS Summit will be held in Kazan, Russia, from Oct. 22 to 24. This upcoming summit is the first to be held after the BRICS expansion, playing a prominent role in getting the greater BRICS cooperation off to a good start. It is also important for BRICS countries to unite the Global South and play a greater role in international affairs. Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 16th BRICS Summit. "

Following the globeal popularity of “Culinary Class Wars,” a cooking reality show from Netflix, the Seoul Metropolitan Government is holding a special event with Mosu chef Ahn Sung-jae, offering a chance to taste a fine dining meal for 40,000 won. The event will take place at Sevit Island by Banpo Hangang Park on Nov. 3. Under Ahn’s lead, contestants from the Netflix show -- Kang Seung-won (Triple Star), Bae Kyung-joon (One Two Three) --, as well as Oh Jong-il, the head chef fr

The world we once knew, shaped by decades of work toward multilateralism, international governance and legal systems, is drifting apart. Conflicts, crises and rising hostilities are making international cooperation and development efforts increasingly difficult. Yet in this time of challenges, South Korea has been a valued partner and contributor to the United Nations Development Programme, stepping up to play a bigger role in several areas, chief Achim Steiner said in a recent interview with

Hana Financial Group said Tuesday that it is ramping up efforts to offer more tailor-made services for senior customers under the new brand name Hana The Next. The new launch, a collaboration of its key affiliates including Hana Bank, Hana Securities and Hana Insurance, will cover both financial and non-financial areas from retirement planning to consultations on inheritance and gift taxes to health care. The first customer is TV celebrity Kang Ho-dong, who has also been named as the brand ambas

Global cruise bookings rise by 344% in 2024, driven by younger age groups Join Trip.com's waitlist for Disney Adventure's 2025 launch, sailing from Singapore SINGAPORE, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The cruise industry is experiencing a renaissance, and 2024 is proving to be a record-breaking year. Trip.com Group has observed a remarkable surge in global cruise bookings, with a 344% year-on-year growth from January to October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This rise ref

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TerraPay, a global leader in cross-border money movement, has announced a strategic partnership with Tenpay Global, Tencent's cross-border payment platform renowned for its innovative financial services through the Weixin ecosystem. This collaboration will enable international transfers directly to Weixin Pay users in China, reinforcing TerraPay's commitment to delivering seamless, secure, and efficient remittance solutions. Global remittances a

BEIJING, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Themed on "Trust and Confidence - Work Together to Promote Financial Openness, Cooperate for Shared Economic Stability and Growth", the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2024 concluded on Sunday. Photo shows the exterior scene of the venue of the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2024 held in Beijing on October 18, 2024. During the event, Chinese and foreign participants have conducted in-depth discussions on current

HONG KONG, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The maritime industry is on the point of undergoing a radical transformation, and the Marintec Innovation Conference is at the forefront of this evolution, charting a course towards a sustainable, zero-carbon future. While previous conferences have focused on the technological aspects of shipbuilding to meet decarbonisation targets, 2024 will be the year of "Alternative Energy and Fuels Contribute to Low Carbon Maritime", promising to be a beaco

HONOR Defines AI-First Ecosystem by collaborating with Qualcomm at Snapdragon Summit 2024 MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global technology brand HONOR today announced that its upcoming Magic7 Series will be powered by the revolutionary Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. At Snapdragon Summit 2024, HONOR revealed its plans to develop an AI-first ecosystem. On stage, HONOR showcased groundbreaking AI features coming to the Magic7 Seri

Seoul shares opened lower Tuesday as US stocks took a breather after reporting their longest weekly rally this year. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell 16.66 points, or 0.6 percent, to 2,588.26 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Overnight, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.8 percent to 42,931.60, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 0.3 percent to 18,540.01. In Seoul, large-cap stocks were mixed. Market bellwether Samsung Electronics Co. fell 1 percent, top carmake

Eight out of 10 businesses support a proposal to raise the mandatory retirement age for employees, currently set at 60, according to a survey released Monday. The survey, conducted by online recruiter Saramin among 461 companies, also found that the preferred new retirement age averages 65.7 years, with more than half of respondents, 57.9 percent, choosing 65 as the ideal age. Support for allowing older workers to stay in the workforce longer is gaining momentum in South Korea, as the country is

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (hereafter "Ping An", or the "Group", HKEX: 2318 / 82318; SSE: 601318) today announced its results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.  In the first nine months of 2024, China's economy remained generally stable as it pursued high-quality development amidst short-term challenges including economic restructuring, lackluster growth momentum, and increasin