SINGAPORE, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EDUtech Asia 2024, will be back for its 9th edition from 6 to 7 November. Organised by Terrapinn, EDUtech Asia 2024 will offer a distinguished lineup of education leaders, decision-makers, policy makers, educators, innovators and disruptors to collaborate and reimagine the future of education with the power of tech. 2.  EDUtech Asia will have the honour of having Madam Halimah Yacob, Chancellor of the Singapore University of Social Sciences and for

An annual exhibition of traditional Korean crafts by select master artisans will take place from Tuesday to Nov. 10 at Deoksugung, one of the five palaces of the Joseon era (1392-1910) in Seoul. The exhibition entitled “Brilliance” will showcase 24 pieces by four artisans: Park Seon-hee, a “maedeupjang,” or decorative knots master; Ahn Yoo-jin, a “dancheongjang,” or decorative painting mater; Yoon Soon-il, a “somokjang,” or master carpenter; and Le

PARIS, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- European cybertech Filigran today announces the completion of its $35M Series B fundraise, led by global software investor Insight Partners, with continued support from existing investors Accel and Moonfire. This new round of funding comes just months after the company's $16M Series A, underscoring Filigran's impressive growth and commitment to expanding its global footprint and accelerating product innovation. This funding will fuel the company's glob

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shenzhen, a young and vibrant city, is rapidly emerging as the "International Convention and Exhibition Capital". As one of the most open and economically dynamic regions in China, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is committed to becoming a strategic pivot of the new development pattern, a demonstration site for high-quality development, and a leading site for Chinese-style modernization. Connexion Shenzhen, one of the

YONGIN, South Korea, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GC Biopharma announced that it has signed an agreement with Novelty Nobility, a biotech company specializing in the development of antibody-based therapeutics, for the joint research and development of a novel treatment for geographic atrophy (GA). Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), one of the leading causes of blindness in the elderly, is divided into two types: dry and wet. Often occurring in the late stages of AMD progres

SHANGHAI, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With less than two weeks to go until the opening of the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), preparations for this much-anticipated global economic event are nearly complete. The prominent event will take place across an extensive area of more than 420,000 square meters at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Building upon the success of previous expos, organizers have announced how the 7th CIIE improved achievements

South Korea’s resident identification card is due to get a fresh look. On Monday, the government announced a nationwide design competition to revamp the card, which was last redesigned in 1999. The competition, which will run from Nov. 18-28, will involve both professional designers and the general public. "Through this competition, we aim to actively solicit public input and incorporate expert ideas to create a new ID card design that represents South Korea," the Ministry of the

South Korean stocks started higher Monday on gains from semiconductor and battery shares. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 14.75 points, or 0.57 percent, to 2,598.02 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Market bellwether Samsung Electronics added 1.61 percent, and its chipmaking rival SK hynix gained 0.75 percent. Leading EV battery maker LG Energy Solution increased 0.86 percent, while Posco Future M surged 3.74 percent. Top carmaker Hyundai Motor went up 0.67 percent, and it

Despite the main opposition’s bid to break the medical impasse, Saturday’s closed-door meeting between the Democratic Party of Korea leader and the junior doctors’ representative failed to secure key stakeholders' backing for a proposed four-way consultative body. The bipartisan consultative body, designed to bring together the Yoon administration, ruling and main opposition parties, and the medical community, has been touted as a possible tool for resolving the continue

Mocha buns, the once-popular sweet treat with a crispy outside and abundant cream filling, seem to have all but disappeared from Seoul’s streets in recent years, perhaps pushed out by the arrival of newer, more creative desserts. At Standard Bun, a cafe in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, that opened in early October, mocha buns have been transformed in a surprising way. Each bun's crispy coffee layer is decorated with a topping that matches its generous filling. Everything from the usual milk cr

Landmark Program Makes Recorded Future's Threat Intelligence Foundational for the U.S. Intelligence Community BOSTON, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recorded Future, the world's largest threat intelligence company, today announced its selection as a cornerstone partner for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Sentinel Horizon program. This investment in commercial threat intelligence underscores the U.S. Intelligence Community's commitment to advancing innovative OSINT c

The future of hansik, or Korean food, needs increased focus on the training and nurturing of future talent in the industry, according to culinary experts attending a food symposium in Seoul on Friday. Yang Jong-jip, a professor at the Culinary Institute of America, said the industry needs to approach the nurturing of talent from an institutional and educational level, during Hansik Conference 2024 at Samcheonggak in Seoul on Friday. Held for the second time, the annual hansik symposium was joint

BEIJING, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Senior Chinese officials have made renewed calls to expand the country's high-level opening-up and attract more foreign investment during the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum (FSF) 2024 held in Beijing recently, underscoring the country's firm commitment to opening up its vast market to global companies. Foreign enterprises engaging in a wide range of sectors including finance, logistics and retail are optimistic about China's economic growth p

BEIJING, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese financial authorities vowed greater financial support for stable economic operations and high-quality development, including an indication of a reserve requirement ratio (RRR) cut by the end of 2024.  The People's Bank of China (PBC), the country's central bank, is considering a cut of 0.25 to 0.5 percentage points in RRR at an appropriate time before the end of 2024, depending on market liquidity situations, Pan Gongsheng, governor of the PBC

COLOGNE, Germany, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCHAIR rocked the stage at the 2024 ORGATEC furniture exhibition in Cologne, Germany. Their booth, located at Hall 8.1 A060, showcased a cool range of office chairs that make sitting comfy and healthy. These chairs are designed to take the pressure off your body and keep your back and joints feeling great, even after long hours at your desk. GTChair at ORGATEC in Germany 2024 Shaping the Future of Office Spaces at ORGATEC 2024 The O