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Zeekr Celebrates 5th Anniversary by Setting New Guinness World Record for Electric Vehicle Drifting

SEOUL — Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle (EV) brand under China's Geely Holding Group, has marked its fifth anniversary with a historic milestone. The company announced on July 17 that it
Robots Preserving the Taste of Kyochon’s ‘Honey Combo’: Automated Frying and Batter Dispensing Expand Nationwide

SEOUL — Kyochon F&B, the operator of South Korea's pioneer fried chicken franchise Kyochon Chicken, is rapidly expanding the integration of collaborative cooking robots and automated bat

South Korea Sets 2027 Minimum Wage at 10,700 KRW per Hour, Rebounding to 3.7% Increase After Intense Negotiations

SEJONG — South Korea’s minimum wage for 2027 has been officially finalized at 10,700 KRW (approximately $7.80 USD) per hour, marking a 3.7% increase (380 KRW) from the 2026 rate of 10,320

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Paraguay's Maquila Exports Increase by 20%, Contributing to Job Creation: Asunción, Paraguay — Paraguay's maquila industry recorded exports of $295 million in the first quarter of 2025, marki ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.11

Korea Post Tops Domestic Parcel Delivery Service Evaluation: The Korea Post Office has been named the best parcel delivery service in Korea for the 24th consecutive year. The company received ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.10

Weakened Won Expected to Dampen South Korean Tourist Arrivals in the Philippines for 2025: Manila, Philippines – The Philippines' leading real estate consultancy firm, Richeliu Property Consultants (LPC), through it ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.10

Philippine Telco Now Telecom Faces License Revocation Over Network Rollout Failure: Manila, Philippines – Now Telecom, a telecommunications operator in the Philippines, is in danger of losing its mobile opera ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.10

Hilton Expands Southeast Asia Footprint with Announcement of Two New Hilton Garden Inn Hotels in the Philippines: Manila, Philippines – Global hospitality leader Hilton is bolstering its presence in the Philippines, accelerating its expan ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.10

I Squared Capital-Backed Berde Renewables Expands Renewable Energy Partnership with Holcim Philippines: Manila, Philippines – Berde Renewables Inc., a distributed renewable energy company backed by I Squared Capital, has announc ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.10

Italy Boosts Energy Security with Imminent Launch of Ravenna LNG Terminal: Italy is taking a significant step to bolster its energy security. Snam, the national energy infrastructure company, announced on ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.10

Singapore Establishes National Standard for Antimicrobial Disinfectants, Strengthening Public Health and Industrial Regulations: Singapore - Singapore has introduced a national standard for antimicrobial products to bolster public health and establish industr ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.10

Singapore Changi Airport Crowned World's Best Airport 2025, Securing its 13th Triumph: Madrid, Spain – Singapore Changi Airport has been honored as the 'World's Best Airport' at the prestigious 2025 World Airpor ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.04.10

Singapore Navy Holds Keel Laying Ceremony for Two New Offshore Patrol Vessels: Singapore - German shipbuilder Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG and its Lithuanian partner, Western Baltic Shipyard, have held a keel lay ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.04.10

Taiwan Shaken by Trump's Tariff Barrage, Fears Deepening Isolation Amid US-China Tensions: Taipei, Taiwan - US President Donald Trump's unpredictable trade policies are sending shockwaves through Taiwan. A recently announ ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.10

Taiwan's Economic Growth Could Fall by Up to 1.61%p Due to Potential US Tariffs: Taipei, Taiwan - Taiwan's economic growth rate could decrease by as much as 1.61 percentage points due to potential tariffs impose ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.10

Spanish Hiperbaric Secures Major HIP System Supply Contract with Taiwan's Plus Metal: Hiperbaric, a Spanish high-pressure technology specialist headquartered in Burgos, announced on the 9th that it has signed a contr ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.10

HIVE Digital Launches Paraguay Bitcoin Mining Operation Powered by Hydroelectricity: Vancouver, Canada – HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (CVE: HIVE) (NASDAQ: HIVE) (FSE: YO0), a prominent cryptocurrency mining ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.04.10

Nubank Crowned Brazil's Top Bank for 7th Consecutive Year, Secures #1 in Mexico for 4th Year: SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Nubank, a pioneering digital financial services company, has been recognized as Brazil's best ban ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.04.10

Novomatic Argentina Hosts Successful 'Novomatic Experience' in Buenos Aires: BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - Novomatic Argentina, a leading provider of casino solutions in the region, celebrated the resounding suc ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.10

Argentina's Lower House Launches Inquiry into Controversial 'Libra' Meme Coin: Buenos Aires, Argentina - The Argentine Chamber of Deputies has initiated an investigation into government officials concerning th ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.10

Argentina Braces for Nationwide Strike as Labor Unions Protest Austerity Measures: Buenos Aires, Argentina - Argentina's largest labor confederation, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), has called for a 24-h ...; Desk 2025.04.10

International Cooperation Imperative for Green Hydrogen Industry Growth: Case Studies of Chile and South Africa: Santiago, Chile - As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change and transition towards sustainable energy sy ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.10

Trump Limits Tariffs on Most Nations for 90 Days, Escalates China Import Tax to 125%: Washington, D.C. – In a sudden shift in trade policy, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a 90-day pause on t ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.04.10