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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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K-Beauty at a Crossroads: Navigating Global Shifts for Sustained Ascendancy: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Once a localized affair confined to dressing tables, South Korean beauty (K-beauty) has blossomed into a glob ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.09

South Korea Intensifies Pursuit of Hyperloop Technology, Aiming for Seoul-Busan Travel in 16 Minutes: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean government has announced a significant push towards realizing ultra-high-speed ground ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.09

Vanguard Mining Secures Landmark Uranium Project in Paraguay, Adjacent to UEC's High-Grade Deposit: Vancouver, Canada / Asunción, Paraguay – Vanguard Mining Corp. (CSE: UUU, OTC: RECHF, Frankfurt: SL5) today announced ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.09

Curitiba Skyline Transformed by Triptyque and Architects Office's Innovative 'AGE360' Residential Tower: CURITIBA, BRAZIL - A groundbreaking residential high-rise, dubbed 'AGE360', has recently been completed in the burgeoning Mossungu ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.09

Itaipu Dam's Power Generation Surges, Brazil's Energy Intake Rises by 33%: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay - The Itaipu Binational Hydroelectric Power Plant demonstrated a robust performance in the first quarter ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.04.09

Paraguayan Government Unveils USD 180 Million Project to Enhance Access and Egress to Asunción: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay - The Paraguayan government has announced a significant infrastructure initiative aimed at alleviating t ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.09

CIVIS Announces Second High-Rise Building in Asunción: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – Real estate development company CIVIS announced its eleventh building project and second high-ri ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.09

Paracel's Mega-Project in Paraguay Generates 1,800 Direct Jobs, Boosts Socio-Economic Development: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – Paracel, Paraguay's pioneering forestry and pulp company, is significantly bolstering regional d ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.09

Paraguay Could Leverage U.S. Reciprocal Tariff Adjustments as a Platform for Attracting New Investment: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – Paraguay could actively pursue attracting investment by capitalizing on the new international tr ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.09

Paraguay Solidifies Export Markets in the Americas and Asia: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay - Paraguay has firmly established the Americas and Asia as its primary export destinations, demonstratin ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.09

Over 50 Vietnamese Enterprises Navigate Trade Winds at Singapore Food Expo: HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam – Over fifty Vietnamese companies have cast their sights on new export horizons, participating in ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.09

Philippine Geothermal Production Company Initiates Exploratory Drilling at Mount Malinao for 49 MW Power Plant Development: Albay, Philippines – The Philippine Geothermal Production Company (PGPC), a subsidiary of SM Investments Corporation (SMIC), ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.09

SUEZ and JEMCO Commence Construction of the Philippines' Largest Seawater Desalination Plant: ILOILO CITY, Philippines – Global environmental services leader SUEZ, in partnership with prominent Philippine construction ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.09

Atome Energy Secures EPC Contract for Paraguay Green Fertilizer Plant; Final Investment Decision Expected Mid-2025: Villeta, Paraguay – Atome Energy, a green hydrogen development company, has announced the signing of an Engineering, Procure ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.09

Paraguay Launches Major Infrastructure Bids in Q1 2025: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY - Paraguay's Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) has made significant strides in bolsteri ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.09

Belém, Brazil: Scramble for Accommodation Ahead of COP30 Amid Economic Hopes and Concerns: BELÉM, BRAZIL - Located in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, Belém is in a frenzy to secure accommodation ahead of ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.09

Puerto Williams Bolsters Cruise Infrastructure as Antarctic Tourism Booms: PUERTO WILLIAMS, CHILE – In a strategic move to capitalize on the burgeoning Antarctic cruise tourism sector, the Chilean ou ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.04.09

Paraguay Announces Elevated Highway Project in Luque, Expanding Existing Road Contract: Asunción, Paraguay – The Paraguayan government has officially unveiled its plans to construct an elevated urban highw ...; Desk 2025.04.09

Singapore Warns Trump's Tariffs Signal End of Free Trade Era, "Catastrophic" for Small States: Singapore - Singapore has issued a stark warning that US President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs could ignite a global trad ...; Desk 2025.04.08

UK and Singapore Leaders Warn Against Trade War, Discuss Enhanced Cooperation: Singapore - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong held a telephone call on April 7, 202 ...; Desk 2025.04.08