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Alibaba Kicks Off 2019 11.11 Global Shopping Festival
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) today kicked off its 2019 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, taking the annual celebration into its second decade with a focus on “new consumption,” “new busine
Oct 10, 2019 19:56 KST
The Habit Burger Grill Sets Sights on South Korea
The Habit Burger Grill (Nasdaq: HABT) is setting its sights on South Korea as the next international growth target as the burger-centric restaurant concept continues its steady march abroad. To suppor
Oct 10, 2019 18:05 KST
PMI Sets Carbon Neutrality Target for All of Its Factories By 2030
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) today announced its aim that all its factories become carbon neutral by 2030. The announcement comes as PMI celebrates its factory in Klaipeda, Lithua
Oct 10, 2019 16:40 KST
lululemon and the United Nations Foundation Launch New Program to Address Mental and Physical Health of UN Humanitarian Aid Workers
lululemon and the United Nations Foundation today announced their partnership around an innovative program to address the mental and physical health of UN development and humanitarian workers who serv
Oct 07, 2019 14:00 KST
Samsung Pay and Finablr Announce Cross-Border Payments Partnership
Finablr PLC, a global platform for payments, and Samsung Electronics America today introduced the Money Transfer feature in Samsung Pay. This new in-app international money transfer service, a first o
Oct 04, 2019 11:13 KST
Philip Morris International Recognized for Best-in-Class Practices by the 2019 Golden Bridge Awards®
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) announced today that it has earned four prestigious honors in the 2019 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards®, the world’s premier “Business Aw
Oct 01, 2019 14:18 KST
Bacardi Announces European Launch of Shake Your Future, a Life-changing Experience Giving the Unemployed a New Start in Mixology
Bacardi, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, today announced the European launch of its initiative to help tackle youth unemployment. Shake Your Future is the company’s bartending
Oct 01, 2019 11:20 KST
Revolut Chooses Visa as Lead Issuing Partner to Drive Rapid Global Expansion
Visa (NYSE:V) and Revolut, the leading fintech in Europe, today announced a new agreement that will help Revolut expand its business globally. Leveraging Visa’s brand, scale and global acceptance foot
Sep 27, 2019 13:04 KST
Dole Celebrates World Maritime Day Highlighting the Importance of Gender Equality and Sustainability
Dole Food Company joins The International Maritime Organization in celebrating the World Maritime Day every year on the 26th of September. The theme this year is Empowering Women in the Maritime Indus
Sep 26, 2019 17:46 KST
Philip Morris International Inc. Launches IQOS 3 DUO
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) announced today the latest addition to its smoke-free portfolio, IQOS 3 DUO. The continued development of technology exemplified by IQOS 3 DUO—driven
Sep 26, 2019 17:43 KST
SAP Cloud Solutions Land on Alibaba Cloud Platform in China
Alibaba Group and SAP today announced that SAP S/4HANA® Cloud and SAP® Cloud Platform are now available on Alibaba Cloud, the data intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group in China. Chinese enterprises
Alibaba and WFP announced the launch of Hunger Map LIVE
Sep 26, 2019 11:02 KST
Alibaba and WFP Unveil Next Generation of Machine Learning Technology in the Fight Against Hunger
Today, Alibaba Group and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced the launch of “Hunger Map LIVE,” a groundbreaking global hunger monitoring system that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI
Sep 24, 2019 16:50 KST
Western Union Expands Global Real-time Payment Capabilities for Millions of Consumers and Business Accounts
Sibos Conference - Western Union (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, today announced availability of its real-time cross-border platform to accelerate international co
Sep 24, 2019 14:15 KST
Visa B2B Connect Expands to 32 New Countries and Announces Integration With Infosys
Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) today announced that its Visa B2B Connect network has doubled its reach - from 30 global trade corridors at launch in June 2019, to 62, with the goal to expand to over 100 countries
Sep 23, 2019 13:32 KST
Upfield Announces Strategic Partnership with Starling (Earthworm and Airbus) to Leverage Satellite Data to Help Validate Their Commitment on No Deforestation
Today, Upfield, a leading producer of plant-based products, announced partnership with Starling to ensure their ongoing support for Upfield’s vision for a “Better Plant Based Future” drives innovation
Sep 18, 2019 11:19 KST
Insurance Leaders and Visa Digitize Claims Payouts for Individuals and Businesses When They Need It Most
Emergencies like car collisions or natural disasters come when people least expect them, leaving individuals unprepared to complete insurance forms, confirm claim estimates, and pay repair shop and me
Sep 17, 2019 14:20 KST
High Performance Cryptocurrency Mining Rigs Released by BitHarp
A distinguished manufacturer of cryptocurrencies, BitHarp Group Limited www.BitHarp.com is delighted to announce the launch of two new high-performance liquid mining rigs capable of delivering excelle
Sep 17, 2019 10:49 KST
Visa Completes Acquisition of Verifi
Visa (NYSE: V) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Verifi, a leader in technology solutions that reduce chargebacks. The acquisition of Verifi strengthens Visa’s role of facilitating t
Sep 16, 2019 17:01 KST
World’s First HNB Device with Stick Eject System Launched in China
Heat-Not-Burn device users are known to have two hassles: to clean the device and the accidental damage of the heating blades while removing tobacco sticks. Encouragingly, a Chinese company Shenzhen R
Sep 11, 2019 10:49 KST
Alibaba Unveils Six New Company Values for the Digital Era
Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) today announced a refresh of its six core values to strengthen the company culture for navigating through the fast-changing digital era. The Company unveiled its changes
Sep 06, 2019 16:06 KST
Bacardi Pledges $1 Million to Hurricane Dorian Relief in The Bahamas
Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian on The Bahamas, Bacardi Limited and the Bacardí family commit to donating $1 Million in cash and other assistance to the disaster relief and recove
Sep 03, 2019 15:49 KST
Successfully Hold China-Korea (Weihai) E-commerce Cooperation Conference 2019
On August 29th, the China-Korea E-commerce Cooperation Conference was officially held in Qilu Luxury Blue Horizon Hotel, Weihai. This conference was hosted jointly by Department of Commerce of Shandon
Aug 27, 2019 16:34 KST
Visa Expands Support for Paralympic Athletes One-Year Out from Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Visa (NYSE: V) today announced an expanded commitment to Paralympic athletes training for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games amid rising momentum and interest in para-sport competitions. With one year to
Aug 20, 2019 17:21 KST
Misinformation, Lack of Access and Confusion Hamper the Ability of Smokers Who Don’t Quit to Consider Better Alternatives, a New International Study from PMI Shows
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE:PM) today released a white paper titled “Unsmoke: Clearing the Way for Change” based on findings from a major international study conducted for the company
Aug 09, 2019 09:30 KST
Initiation of 2019 Sino-Korea E-Commerce Innovation and Entrepreneurship Road Show (Seoul Station) in Wework Korea
2019 Sino-Korea E-Commerce Innovation and Entrepreneurship Road Show (Seoul Station) kicked off in Wework Makerspace in Korea on Aug 7. Five enterprises that were selected from dozens of early applica
Aug 07, 2019 15:03 KST
The First Korean Altcoin Carry Protocol Selected for Huobi Global Fast Track 6
Carry Protocol (CEO: Grant Sohn, Richard Choi), a monetization platform for consumer data, has been selected by Huobi Global for Fast Track 6 and will be listed on Huobi Global accordingly. Fast Tr
Aug 06, 2019 09:35 KST
Newcastle United Goes to Crypto with StormGain
StormGain, the crypto trading platform with zero commissions and user-friendly user interface and features, like the purchase of Bitcoin for 1% of its value, is now the official sponsor for Newcastle
Aug 02, 2019 19:37 KST
MEDIA ALERT: Algorand Foundation Announces Optional Early Redemption of Auction Refund
The Algorand Foundation’s mission is to promote the long-term success of the public blockchain network and the Algo token. By introducing an early redemption option, we are giving auction participants
Aug 02, 2019 18:30 KST
Visa’s Fintech Fast Track Program Goes Global with Launch in U.S.
Fintechs are transforming the global payments ecosystem at a rapid pace, changing the way people invest, manage money, receive loans, and send real-time payments to friends and family. Given the impor
Aug 02, 2019 09:29 KST
Philip Morris International Names New Chief Product Officer
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE:PM) today announced that Bin Li has stepped into the new role of chief product officer (CPO), effective Aug. 1, 2019. In this position, Mr. Li will own the
Jul 31, 2019 17:51 KST
ITO EN Oi Ocha Green Teas Coming Soon to Walmart
ITO EN (North America) INC. the global leaders of green tea and innovators of healthy beverages today announced that their Oi Ocha ready-to-drink green tea brand, will soon be available in Walmart sto
Jul 31, 2019 17:11 KST
JEJUMAMI Launches Snacks for Kids from Clean Jeju
To parents who are looking for healthy and reliable foods for their children, JEJUMAMI offers Hokkeullak Chips, grain snacks made by mothers in Jeju, South Korea. JEJUMAMI's signature Hokkeullak Ch
Jul 31, 2019 09:18 KST
Philip Morris International: World Health Organization Report on Tobacco Fails People Who Currently Smoke
The following is a statement from Philip Morris International. On July 26, the World Health Organization released a report on global tobacco use which urges governments to step up efforts to help s
Jul 30, 2019 17:08 KST
E-commerce-centric Blockchain aBey Announces Startling Adoption
July 30, 2019-The aBey Foundation today announced adoption rates of the world’s first e-commerce-centric fast blockchain, on the one-year anniversary of its public release. Dr. Ciprian Pungila, chief
Jul 30, 2019 16:24 KST
Crypto Industry Leader, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire to Testify Before the Senate Banking Committee About Regulations for Blockchain and Crypto
Circle: What: Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire will be the lone crypto-industry representative testifying before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs during a hearing titled, “Examin
Jul 25, 2019 14:25 KST
Sanchaeman Launches Ready Meals Brand ‘Bibyeoyo’ for Korean Traditional Gondeure-Bap
A traditional Korean food Gondeure-bap, which is the rice cooked with Korean thistle (Gondeure), is now available worldwide. Sanchaeman Co., Ltd., a Korean food supplier that provides fresh foods m
Jul 25, 2019 13:37 KST
Changing the Game: Visa Sets Sights on a “Cashless Japan” With One Year to Go to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
With one year to go until the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Visa (NYSE: V), the Worldwide Payment Technology Partner of the Olympic Games, is preparing innovative payment experiences for athletes, visitor
Jul 24, 2019 18:41 KST
Alibaba.com Opens Platform to Empower U.S. Small Businesses to Sell to the World
Alibaba.com, one of the world’s largest B2B ecommerce marketplaces and a business unit of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA), today opened its platform to empower U.S. businesses to sell their products to mil
Jul 18, 2019 11:46 KST
Visa Acquires Payworks
Visa (NYSE: V) today announced it has acquired Payworks, a Munich-based provider of next-generation payment gateway software for the Point of Sale (POS). Visa will bring Payworks’ cloud-based solution
Jul 16, 2019 14:55 KST
Our Toy Stories @ Harbour City
While Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” is hitting the big screens around the world this summer, Harbour City, the largest shopping mall in Hong Kong, is joining forces with Disney to bring the movie t
Gemcorrespondentplatform, announced that it has launched a GCP project that combines encryption and
Jul 12, 2019 17:30 KST
Gemcorrespondentplatform to start a blockchain business
Gemcorrespondentplatform, LLC (hereinafter referred to as Gemcorrespondent) announced that it has launched a GCP project that combines encryption and blockchain technology to provide diamond trading a
Jul 10, 2019 15:32 KST
Bacardi Names Tony Latham Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, today announces the appointment of Tony Latham to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Latham, who joins Baca
Jul 09, 2019 14:23 KST
Electroneum Major Upgrade Makes ETN the World’s Most Secure Decentralised and Eco-friendly Crypto, and Reduces Block Rewards by 75%
Electroneum has focused on progress and standing out in the crypto space and beyond through technologically disruptive developments since launch of its highly successful ICO in September of 2017. As a
Jul 04, 2019 13:11 KST
Tap to Pay Scores Big for Visa and Fans at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™
Visa (NYSE: V), the Official Payment Services Partner of FIFA, today released an analysis of spending during the group stage (June 7 to June 20) of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™. The results
COFFEEBAY launched a lineup of BITTERSWEET beverage products. The lineup includes BROWNSUGAR MILK TE
Jul 03, 2019 09:44 KST
COFFEEBAY Captivates Filipinos with BITTERSWEET Beverage Lineup
COFFEEBAY, a franchise café brand of Appletree Co., Ltd., is set to take the lead in the café industry by launching a lineup of BITTERSWEET beverage products. The lineup includes BROWNSUGAR MILK TE
Jul 02, 2019 10:32 KST
Tez Financial Services and Green Girls Organization Selected as Winners of Visa Everywhere Initiative: Women’s Global Edition After Worldwide Search
Visa (NYSE:V) recently hosted the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI): Women’s Global Edition, marking the first time the program has focused on organizations with at least one woman founder or co-founde
Jul 01, 2019 18:29 KST
CoinDeal Celebrates Wolverhampton Wanderers Sponsorship Renewal with the Launch of an Innovative Free Token
Global cryptocurrency exchange platform, CoinDeal, has confirmed the extension of its sponsorship of Wolverhampton Wanderers for a further year and, to celebrate, has launched an innovative new token,
Jul 01, 2019 10:46 KST
Military Veterans Experience the Thrill of Ferrari F1 with Philip Morris International
Philip Morris International (PMI) (NYSE:PM) today joined with veterans’ charities to provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience for U.S. and U.K. veterans who have endured life-changing injuries and illn
Jun 28, 2019 10:22 KST
Kankan Song Do-Soon Kimchi of CR F&C Releases 8 Kinds of Kimchi That Help to Keep Your Appetite in Hot Weather
CR F&C Co., Ltd., a Korean agricultural company specialized in Kimchi, has handpicked and presented its 8 kinds of Kankan Song Do-Soon Kimchi which are great for hot summer. These eight kinds of be
Jun 20, 2019 16:53 KST
Alibaba’s 6.18 Mid-Year Shopping Festival Breaks Records Across China
Alibaba Group’s (NYSE: BABA) Taobao and Tmall shattered multiple records during this year’s “6.18 Mid-Year Shopping Festival,” sating a rising demand from consumers in less-developed cities for qualit
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