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Woori Bank Tightens Reins on Dormant Corporate Accounts to Combat Financial Fraud

SEOUL – Woori Bank, one of South Korea’s leading commercial lenders, has announced a sweeping crackdown on financial fraud by imposing strict withdrawal limits on accounts held by suspende
K-Defense Takes on Latin American Market: Pan-Government Delegation Dispatched

The pan-government and public-private defense cooperation delegation, led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), announced that they visited Chil

South Korea Enters the Era of '100 AI Medical Devices Annually': Advancing into High-Complexity Clinical Fields

SEOUL – South Korea’s medical artificial intelligence (AI) sector has reached a significant turning point, with more than 100 new AI-based medical devices being approved annually. Once lim

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Chocolate Finance CEO Addresses Withdrawal Suspension, VoxEureka Expands, and MIXUE Malaysia Launches Diversity Campaign: SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA – This week saw a flurry of activity in the Southeast Asian business landscape, with financia ...; Desk 2025.03.14

Malaysia Airlines Deploys Airbus A330neo to Auckland, Leading Oceania Expansion: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Malaysia Airlines has significantly expanded its presence in Oceania by introducing its state-of-th ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.14

Ascend Airways Malaysia to Launch Operations in Late 2025, Targeting Regional Airline Support: KUALA LUMPUR – Ascend Airways Malaysia, an affiliate of Ascend Airways UK, has announced plans to commence operations in the ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.14

Chinie’s: Sisters Redefining Malaysian Beauty by Making Premium Brands Affordable: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – In a market often dominated by high-priced, luxury beauty products, two sisters from Langkawi, Kanc ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.14

Paraguayan "Hand" App Marks 5 Years of Empowering Local Tradespeople and Connecting Communities: Asunción, Paraguay – Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the "Hand" app has become a cornerstone of Paraguay's gig eco ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.13

Singapore Positively Assesses Paraguayan Meat Market, Final Report Expected Within 60 Days: The National Service for Animal Quality and Health (Senacsa) of Paraguay has announced that following an audit of Paraguayan meat ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.13

Smartphone Overtakes In-Person Bank Visits for Fund Investment Sign-Ups: A survey by the Korea Financial Consumer Protection Foundation revealed that smartphones have surpassed in-person financial instit ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.03.13

Asiana Airlines Secures Landmark Victory in $190 Million Contract Dispute with HDC Hyundai Development: Seoul, South Korea – Asiana Airlines and Kumho Construction have emerged victorious in a protracted legal battle against HDC ...; Desk 2025.03.13

Patent Dispute Escalates: LS Cable & System Wins Appeal, Damages Tripled Amidst Allegations of Tech Theft: In a significant legal victory, LS Cable & System, South Korea's leading cable manufacturer, has secured a decisive win in the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.13

All Major Credit Card Companies in South Korea Suspend Homeplus Gift Card Transactions Amid Rehabilitation Concerns: Seoul, South Korea – In a coordinated move, all nine major credit card companies in South Korea have halted transactions inv ...; Desk 2025.03.13

Jazeera Airways to Insource Ground Handling, Drive Efficiency and Growth: Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier, Jazeera Airways, has announced a strategic initiative to insource its ground handling ser ...; Desk 2025.03.13

Japan's Business Sentiment Remains Positive, Driven by Strong Non-Manufacturing Growth Amidst Manufacturing Sector Challenges: Tokyo, Japan – Japan's business sentiment among large enterprises continued its positive trajectory in the first quarter, ma ...; Desk 2025.03.13

Yellow Balloon Launches Osaka Office, Strategically Targeting Japan's Booming FIT Market: Osaka, Japan – [Date of Publication] – Yellow Balloon, a leading travel agency, has made a significant move into the J ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.13

Singapore Stocks Rebound After Three-Day Slump; REITs and Property Lead Gains: Singapore, March 13, 2025 – Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) snapped a three-day losing streak on Wednesday, closing sl ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.13

Salesforce Invests $1 Billion in Singapore to Boost AI Capabilities and Address Labor Shortages: Salesforce, a leading cloud software company, has announced a significant investment of $1 billion over the next five years in Sin ...; Desk 2025.03.13

Indonesia Levies Anti-Dumping Duties on Nylon Film from China, Thailand, and Taiwan: Jakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian Ministry of Finance has announced the imposition of anti-dumping import duties on nylon ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.12

Paraguay's February Exports Surge 12% to $576 Million, Driven by Strong Regional Demand: Asuncion, Paraguay – Paraguay's exports reached $576 million in February, marking a 12% increase from the previous month, ac ...; Desk 2025.03.11

Singapore Exchange (SGX) to Launch Bitcoin Perpetual Futures for Institutional Investors: Singapore Exchange (SGX) is set to enter the cryptocurrency derivatives market with the launch of Bitcoin perpetual futures, targe ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.11

Cygnet Gin, Co-Founded by Katherine Jenkins OBE, Makes Grand Asian Debut in Singapore: Singapore – Cygnet Gin, a premium Welsh gin brand co-founded by classical music diva Katherine Jenkins OBE, has announced it ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.11

Holland & Barrett Exits Singapore After 15 Years Amidst Fierce Market Competition: Singapore – In a surprising move, U.K. health and wellness giant Holland & Barrett has ceased its operations in Singapor ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.11