BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Professor Neng Wang, Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of Finance and Senior Associate Dean at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), recently co-authored a paper with Nobel laureate Thomas J. Sargent, among others, published in PNAS entitled "Managing Government Debt". PNAS, or the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is the journal of the US National Academy of Sciences, often known as one of the three most prestigi

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 65,000 children have engaged in personalized one-on-one online learning sessions, illustrating the swift adoption of innovative tutoring platforms like ClassUp.com in the EdTech industry. In just one year, this AI Education Startup has garnered significant traction, highlighting the demand for new educational models in today's market. ClassUp bridges educational gaps with AI-Powered tutoring in a post-pandemic era Distrust in T

Yeomyung School is where young North Korean refugees are wrapped in hope. Yeomyung means “the light of dawn.” It embodies hope for the dawning of unification. Perhaps its students will end up being the vanguards of unification as cross-border guides. But nowadays, accusations and provocations are eroding hopes. Of course, the Korean Peninsula is no stranger to bombast and hyperbole. For the authorities on both sides, verbal exchanges have been not much more than brinkmanship to gain

Starting in the second half of 2026, the US will ban the sale of connected cars using Chinese-made software, with further restrictions on hardware to begin in 2029, a move that will pressure global automakers, including South Korea’s Hyundai Motor and Kia, to diversify their supply chains. On Monday, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security announced a proposed rule that would prohibit the sale and import of connected vehicles containing Chinese or Russian soft

NCSoft is seeking answers to rebound with new titles and managerial overhauling efforts amid its falling stock price, as the first-generation South Korean gaming powerhouse hopes to get back to the throne. Experts forecast that the success of new games NC plans to roll out and reorganization of human resources will determine whether the game developer can turn things around in the short term. Plummeting shares NC’s stock has been practically in a free fall since reaching its peak at 1.

BANGKOK, Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital at Mahidol University has announced the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to improve medical analysis and diagnostic capabilities. This initiative aims to enhance accuracy in detecting abnormalities, diagnosing diseases, and optimizing the workflow of medical personnel. Siriraj Hospital Integrates AI to Elevate Medical Research and Diagnosis, Touts YOLO Model for Centroblast Cell Co

North Korean sweet wrappers and packets of crackers made at a factory once visited by leader Kim Jong Un were seen by AFP reporters on streets in the South Korean capital Wednesday. The nuclear-armed North has sent thousands of balloons carrying bags of trash southwards since May, in a tit-for-tat propaganda war between the two Koreas, with Seoul blasting K-pop and anti-regime messages from loudspeakers along the border in return. South Korea's military warned of a fresh batch of balloons e

BEIJING, July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- When the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2024 opened on July 10, a crowd of experts and business representatives from over 400 shipping-related enterprises, ports and industry associations worldwide gathered in Tianjin to explore the new paths and opportunities for global shipping industry. Steve Gordon, global head of Clarkson Research Services Ltd., a world-renowned shipping research institution, said that 85 percent of global trade is

ASEAN (Malaysia)-China Conference on Emerging Industries aims to foster new growth points in China-Malaysia economic and trade cooperation KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- By China Report ASEAN On June 5, the opening ceremony of the ASEAN (Malaysia)-China Conference on Emerging Industries took place in Kuala Lumpur. The conference was guided and hosted by ASEAN-China Centre (ACC), China International Communications Group (CICG), and Ministry of Investment, Trade, an

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, and other gig corporations are once again seeking the law’s blessing in the United States for their unscrupulous employment practices. Ahead of November’s election, these firms have proposed several ballot initiatives in Massachusetts that would empower them to classify drivers and delivery people as independent contractors rather than employees. (The Open Markets Institute, where I work, filed an amicus brief supporting a challenge to the constitutio

- Strategic alliance aims to foster collaboration with researchers working in various disease fields by using best-in-class PCR diagnostic technology - Companies will facilitate C-level cooperation, strengthening the partnership for the SG OneSystem™ business (Seegene's technology-sharing business) SEOUL, South Korea, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seegene Inc. (KQ096530), a leading South Korean company providing a total solution for PCR molecular diagnostics, announced on May 16th the

TAIPEI, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Asian Computer Industry Online Exhibition (ACI 2024) is a virtual and physical integration targeting Asian suppliers, importers, and exporters. It will be exhibited from May 14, 2024, to September 30, 2024, and will be an excellent opportunity for exhibitors to expose their brands. This transnational trade event, jointly organized by AsianNet and TradeAsia (www.e-tradeasia.com), since 2022. In terms of quality and quantity, there are satisfactory results. In

Although news consumption soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, subscriptions have since fallen, and news outlets around the world have been laying off reporters or even shutting down altogether. That is bad news for all of us. Our new UNESCO brief highlights recent research that demonstrates just how important high-quality information is to a well-functioning economy, society, and democracy. New studies in economics and political science use rigorous methods to confirm what journalists already k

Project will combat infant mortality rates and lessen fetal distress in East Africa TATU CITY, Kenya, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The governments of the United States, Finland and Canada are funding a sustainable, accessible and affordable medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the 5,000-acre new city on Nairobi's doorstep. Hewatele, a medical oxygen producer in Kenya, has secured a USD 20 million funding package from the U.S. Internatio

Samsung Electronics said Thursday that it would launch a new fitness band globally, more than three years after unveiling its predecessor in October 2020. The Galaxy Fit3 is designed with an aluminum body and a 1.6-inch display, which is 45 percent wider than the previous model, the Galaxy Fit2, making it easier for users to check detailed health insights on the wearable device. The device provides health monitoring features for over 100 types of exercises, sleep and stress levels. The most nota

BEIJING, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- If an employee continues to reply to job-related messages in off-duty hours, can this be counted as overtime? should the employers offer extra payment to their staff for working during this period of time? It is not easy to answer this question given the fiercely competitive environment in the Chinese job market, not to mention the context of the 996 work culture, to which many employees at internet giants are accustomed.  Working via social media pla

Strategic collaboration to open a new chapter in the field of molecular diagnostics that aspires to 'a world free from all diseases and future pandemics' Digitally enhance Seegene's automated diagnostic reagent development system with the integration of Microsoft Azure AI solutions A declaration ceremony within 1H 2024 to launch the unified vision SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seegene Inc. (KQ096530), a leading South Korean company providing a total solu

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistex announced today the unexpected passing of Vistex Founder, CEO and Chief Architect Sanjay Shah. Sanjay Shah and Raju Datla, President of Vistex, were seriously injured in a tragic accident that occurred at a company event on January 18, 2024. Vistex confirms that Sanjay Shah has passed, and Raju Datla remains in hospital. The company's heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with Sanjay's family and all those who k

The year 2023 saw very few ups and an overbearing number of downs, with war, climate threats and social and economic woes posing existential questions. The Korea Herald runs the top 10 news stories of the past year for Korea and the world, with hopes that humanity will prevail to overcome the challenges we continue to face in the new year. [Top 10 News in Korea] Teachers' deaths ignite outrage A series of apparent suicides among teachers since July sparked outrage, exposing the grim reali

Key North Korean officials arrived for a year-end meeting of the ruling Worker's Party in luxury vehicles, state media footage showed Wednesday, despite international sanctions banning the supply of luxury goods to the North. Footage from the North's Korean Central Television showed Premier Kim Tok-hun; Jo Yong-won, secretary for organizations affairs at the ruling Workers' Party; and Choe Ryong-hae, chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly, using M