Seoul shares opened higher Wednesday, following a mixed close on Wall Street, as investors expect the Federal Reserve may begin a rate cutting cycle later this year. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index added 5.20 points, or 0.19 percent, to 2,743.39 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Overnight, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5 percent to 40,743.33 points, but the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 1.3 percent to 17,147.42. This week, all eyes are on the Fed's policy decision on We

Despite many striking similarities, there are a myriad of cultural differences between the East and the West. Living in Korea and the US, I can attest to the plethora of such differences. Those differences reflect how Koreans and Americans perceive things differently. The way of disciplining a child is a good example. For instance, American parents usually “ground” a badly behaving boy by confining him in his room, probably with no TV or computer. On the other hand, Korean parents pu

Cloudera study underscores the rapid rise of AI adoption, while identifying the common use cases and challenges of this technology SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloudera, the only true hybrid platform for data, analytics and AI, today announced the findings from its survey, The State of Enterprise AI and Modern Data Architecture. The report – which is based on a survey of 600 IT leaders located in the U.S., EMEA, and APAC regions – explored the challenges and b

GENTING HIGHLANDS, Malaysia, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned for its vibrant entertainment and leisure offerings, Genting Highlands is rapidly emerging as a prime destination for property investment in 2024. This region promises substantial rental returns, making it an irresistible choice for discerning investors. With its unique blend of high demand, robust commercial activity, and promising future growth, Genting Highlands is poised to become the next big thing in real estate inves

SHANGHAI, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With less than 100 days to go, the curtains have been drawn on the latest updates for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), which is set to be held from November 5th to 10th, 2024, Shanghai. Preparations for the event are on track, with substantial progress already achieved. The 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in 2023 attracted numerous exhibitors, buyers and visitors. Over 50 countries and international organizations have c

Seoul shares closed almost 1 percent lower Tuesday as investors became more cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's rate decision and earnings releases from global big techs this week. The local currency lost ground against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) fell 27.34 points, or 0.99 percent, to close at 2,738.19. Trade volume was slim at 376.4 million shares worth 9.9 trillion won ($7.1 billion), with losers far outnumbering winners 664 to 225. Insti

SINGAPORE, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Profoto Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. has been celebrated with the Fast Enterprise Award, while its dynamic Managing Director, Ms. Kimmy Ng, proudly clinched the prestigious Master Entrepreneur title at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2024 Malaysia. Organized annually across 16 markets by Enterprise Asia, the APEA stands as Asia's largest award networking platform. As Managing Director of Profoto Malaysia, Ms. Kimmy Ng oversees a leading company specializing in

Lotte Wellfood announced Tuesday it plans to merge its Indian subsidiaries, Lotte India and Havmor Ice Cream, to improve operational efficiency and enhance its presence in the Indian market. According to the company, the boards of both affiliates approved the decision in meetings held Monday. Under the merger agreement, Lotte India will acquire Havmor Ice Cream, and both brands will continue their product lines. "Lotte Wellfood has decided to create a combined entity in India to enhance our

With the job opening for junior doctors' September training closing Wednesday, the government once again urged them to return to patient care, as many striking trainees remain lukewarm about resuming their duties. During Tuesday's government response meeting, Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong made the final plea to trainee doctors to apply for the post, asking them to "take courage" for patients waiting for them. "The government took appeasement steps by providing special co

Mapo-gu, home to Gyeongui Line Forest Park, World Cup Park, Haneul Park and vibrant university areas, is set to enhance its reputation as a premier cultural and tourist destination, becoming a must-visit hot spot for tourists from overseas, according to the current district office head. “If you haven’t traveled all over Mapo-gu, you haven’t truly experienced Seoul,” said Park Gang-su, 65, in an interview with The Korea Herald. The district’s cultural vibrancy is evi

SHANGHAI, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- wire & Tube China 2024 will be held September 25-28 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. After 20 years of growth and accumulation, wire & Tube China has developed into the flagship exhibition of the industry. In 2024, the exhibition's scale will be expanded to 10 pavilions (W1-W3, E1-E7) in Shanghai New International Expo Centre. wire & Tube China onsite photo These trade fairs are expected to cover an exhibition area of

2) 해커스 텝스 문법 Part Ⅰ Choose the best answer for the blank. 1. A: I think they’re no longer accepting applications. B: Then, they’d _______ waste our time and let us know immediately. (a) better not (b) better not to (c) not better to (d) not better do 해석 A: 그들이 더 이상 신청서를 받지 않는 것 같아. B: 그렇다면, 그들은 우리의 시간을 낭비하지 않고 즉시 우리에게 알려주는 게 좋을 거야. 해설 ‘had better + 동사원형’의 부정문 채우기 빈칸 앞의 had(‘d)가 왔고, ‘그렇다면, 그들은 우리의 시간을 낭비하지 않는 것이 좋을 거야’라는 문맥이 되어야 자연스러우므로, ‘

Seoul shares opened lower Tuesday, following a mixed close on Wall Street, as investors await the Federal Reserve's rate decision and earnings from major tech firms. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) fell 19.99 points, or 0.72 percent, to 2,745.54 in the first 15 minutes of trading. Overnight, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1 percent to 40,539.93 points, but the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 0.07 percent to 17,370.20. This week, all eyes are on the Fed's policy

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel, will be added to group's portfolio in Japan from 10 January 2025 SINGAPORE, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pan Pacific Hotels Group debuts in Kyoto with the signing of a strategic partnership with Tokyu Hotels following the launch of BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel and HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel, both located in Shinjuku, Tokyo last year. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel This unique

CJ ENM announced on Monday that it will launch a new Mnet program called "Planet B," which will, for the first time, show how K-pop survival program participants are recruited. The producers behind Mnet K-pop idol survival programs such as the "I-LAND" series, which led to the creation of K-pop groups Enhypen and Izna; "Girls Planet 999: The Girls Saga," which resulted in Kep1er; and "Boys Planet," which created Zerobaseone, will be responsible for produci