LONDON, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Education (GEDU) has partnered with triple accredited business school, ICN, to boost its international business offering for students. GEDU Group and ICN Announce New Partnership ICN has three campuses; Paris, Nancy and Berlin, and is ranked in the top one per cent of business schools globally. Their courses also consistently rank highly in the QS rankings: EMBA: 66th EMBA in Europe/151-160 globally MIM: 101-110 Master's in Ma

HANOI, Vietnam, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- December 20 in Hanoi, Vietnam, Viettel High Tech  (VHT) signed a contract worth over USD 1 million with High Cloud Technologies  (HCT) from the UAE to supply 5G systems for the Middle Eastern market. Viettel High Tech signs multi-million dollar contract for 5G deployment in the Middle East This milestone contract marks a strategic partnership between Viettel High Tech and High Cloud Technologies, a leading company in the

BALI, Indonesia, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayapada Hospitality Holding are proud to announce the opening of voco Bali Seminyak, the first voco premium brand to open in Indonesia managed  by IHG Hotels & Resorts. Mayapada Hospitality Holding Open the first voco Hotel in Indonesia Mr Gordon Coutts, Owner Representative of Mayapada Hospitality Holding commented that this will now be the ninth hotel in Indonesia developed and owned by the Group, four of which are in Bali

BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With cheerful vibes in the air, China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Friday held a gathering to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao SAR. Addressing attendees, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the great achievements of Macao since its return have proven to the world that "One Country, Two Systems" has prominent institutional streng

BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, encouraged students in the Macao Special Administrative Region to deepen their understanding of the history of Chinese culture and engage in both regional and national development during a visit to the Macau Museum on Thursday. "I hope you learn more about the history of Chinese culture, study it well and use the knowledge to better build our homeland and make Macao even better," Peng said after

BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2014, Lei Zhen, a graduate from Tsinghua University in Beijing, chose to settle in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). He decided to start his business in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, and make the innovative application of new materials with nano silver wire its core product. When the central government established the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin in 2021, Lei relocated his company there, making full

Taipei Fubon Bank, the banking arm of Taiwan's Fubon Financial Holding, is waiting to receive the final nod from the local authorities to launch its first office in Seoul. South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service recently completed its review of the Taiwanese commercial bank’s office establishment application and forwarded its opinion to the Financial Services Commission, an FSS official confirmed Thursday. “Foreign banks can establish new offices through a reporting sy

Seoul Facilities Corporation kindles the Christmas spirit with the “Winter Land” festival at Seoul Children’s Grand Park in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The festival, running from Saturday through Dec. 25, features a range of attractions, including a festive Christmas market, winter activities and themed photo zones. “We will expand various cultural and leisure programs that enhance the quality of life, striving to make the Seoul Children’s Grand Park a comfortable and attra

Despite ongoing political turmoil in South Korea prompted by the Dec. 3 martial law imposition, acting Defense Minister Kim Seon-ho and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have reaffirmed the decadeslong "ironclad" alliance between the two countries, Seoul's Ministry of Defense said Friday. In a phone call, Kim "expressed his gratitude for the US government's support of the ironclad South Korea-US alliance despite the current domestic situation," according to Seoul�

New Awards Categories for Innovation of Individual Professionals FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stevie® Awards are now accepting nominations for the 2025 (12th annual) Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards, the only business awards program to recognize innovation in business throughout the entire Asia-Pacific region. The entry deadline is January 17, 2025, but late entries will be accepted through February 19 with the payment of a late fee. Entry details are available at

Seoul shares started sharply lower Friday on the US Federal Reserve's hawkish turn, which signaled fewer rate cuts next year. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index dropped 24.88 points, or 1.02 percent, to 2,411.05 in the first 15 minutes of trading. The Korean won continued to hover above 1,450 won per US dollar, the lowest level in 15 years. It was trading at 1,450.9 won against the greenback at 9:15 a.m., up 1 won from the previous session. Overnight, Wall Street closed almost

The United States plans on having high-level in-person engagement with the administration of South Korea's Acting President Han Duck-soo, a top US diplomat said Thursday, stressing that the Biden administration fully supports Han's interim role. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell made the remarks amid concerns that the ongoing political turmoil in the aftermath of President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law attempt and his subsequent impeachment would negatively affect bila

Hampyeong Winter Festival A winter festival is running in Hampyeong County, South Jeolla Province, welcoming visitors to nighttime park views and food trucks. Through Christmas, Hampeyong Expo Park will be lit up from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Exhibition halls will introduce artifacts found in the area alongside photo zone installations. Admission is free. To find out the latest, go to hpftf.or.kr. Gwanghwamun Square market At Gwanghwamun Square through Jan. 5, craft shops and food stalls will

Following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s recent declaration of martial law and subsequent impeachment, many South Koreans find themselves in a state of profound shock and sorrow. Their pride in being citizens of a young yet vibrant democracy has been shattered, replaced by a deep sense of shame. However, they may draw some consolation by looking beyond their borders, where democracies -- whether old or seemingly robust -- are being challenged and undermined one by one. Across the globe, a ser

More Users of International UnionPay-Powered E-Wallets Can Now Make Weixin QR Payments in China's Mainland SHANGHAI, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 17, UnionPay International announced its new collaboration with Weixin Pay, which enables users of international UnionPay-powered wallets to scan Weixin Pay payment codes in China's mainland. Eight wallets are now able to offer this feature, namely BoC Pay from Bank of China (Hong Kong), Octopus, PayMe by HSBC, and Tap &