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January 17, 2014 12:00
Eversheds: New Breed of Young Lawyers is Seeking to Reform the Legal Sector
New research from global law firm Eversheds has revealed that a new breed of young lawyer is seeking to reform the legal sector. With global ambition and a desire to modernise the more traditional asp
January 14, 2014 14:50
ProjectManagement.com and ProjectsAtWork.com Join the PMI Family
Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading not-for-profit membership association for the project management profession today announced the acquisition of ProjectManagement.com and Project
January 13, 2014 17:40
Asian Financial Forum Opens with Record Attendance
Some 2,400 business leaders and senior government officials from around the world are in Hong Kong for the seventh Asian Financial Forum (AFF), which opened today and continues through tomorrow at the
January 10, 2014 13:37
Asian Financial Forum Opens in Hong Kong on Monday
More than 2,000 business leaders and senior government officials from around the world are expected to take part in the seventh Asian Financial Forum (AFF), 13-14 January, at the Hong Kong Convention
January 08, 2014 12:00
Guide to the Year-end Tax Settlement 2013 for Foreigners
The process for settling Year-end Taxes is largely the same for Korean nationals and foreign employees, with slight differences as follows: (1) Only foreign employees are entitled to an application of
December 23, 2013 22:05
PwC and Booz & Company Combination is Approved by Booz & Company Partners
Following the announcement of a conditional merger agreement earlier this year between PwC and Booz & Company, Booz & Company has today announced that its partners have approved the combination. Subje
December 20, 2013 16:45
Employment Trend: Project Management Remains Strong Career Option
In alignment with signs of improvement from various global economies, the project management profession is experiencing continued growth and high median salaries, according to the recently released 20
December 20, 2013 10:57
“SME Support, JAPAN Zone: Uruwashi Collection” Will Be Presented at the 25th International Jewellery Tokyo Exhibition (IJT 2014)
The Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman and CEO: Hiroshi Takada; hereinafter, SME Support, JAPAN) will present the “SME
December 20, 2013 09:24
2013 a Year of Accelerated Growth for BWise
BWise, a NASDAQ OMX company and the leading provider of enterprise Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (eGRC) software, today announced 2013 achievements that set the course for next year. “
December 18, 2013 09:00
Future of Urban Mobility ranking shows most cities are still badly equipped for tomorrow’s mobility challenges and identifies strategic recommendations
The new version of the ‘Future of Urban Mobility’ study includes an update of Arthur D. Little’s Urban Mobility Index, assessing the world’s cities in terms of mobility maturity and performance and to
December 17, 2013 14:05
Moody’s Analytics Tops 2013 Risk Technology Rankings in Economic, Regulatory Capital Calculation
Moody’s Analytics, a leader in risk measurement and management, has been named Best Economic and Regulatory Capital Calculation Solution Provider by the readers of Risk magazine. The recognition is pa
December 12, 2013 11:40
Scott McDonald to Become Chief Executive Officer of Oliver Wyman Group Effective January 1, 2014
Scott McDonald, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Oliver Wyman Group, effective January 1, 2014. As CEO Mr. McDonald will have responsibility for managing the global management consulting
December 11, 2013 23:00
Oliver Wyman Partner Promotions for 2014
Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting, is pleased to announce that 30 consulting professionals have been named Partners of the firm, effective January 1, 2014. The firm's new part
December 11, 2013 11:20
Adtile Multi-Screen Mobile Ad Solution Entices Consumers With Captivating User Experience
Today marks the launch of Adtile, a turnkey mobile advertising solution for publishers to design, serve and measure beautiful, relevant mobile display ads that do not disrupt the user experience or in
December 05, 2013 15:00
Aurubis Stolberg Upgrades to Quintiq 5.0 for Enhanced Ordering and Production Scheduling
Quintiq, a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization (SCP&O), announced today that its long-time customer Aurubis Stolberg GmbH & Co. KG is going to update its scheduling platform to Qui
December 05, 2013 10:30
Czech Post Reports Significant Delivery Route Optimization with Quintiq Software
Quintiq, a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization (SCP&O), today announced its logistics software has led to Czech Post seeing significant route optimization in its daily operations.
December 04, 2013 16:50
EY: Media and Entertainment Industry Shows Dramatic Increase in Confidence of Improved Global Economic Expansion, According to Recent Survey of Senior Executives at Large Media and Entertainment Companies
The media and entertainment industry is heading into 2014 with a high level of confidence in the global economy, according to the 9th Capital Confidence Barometer - Media & Entertainment industry resu
December 04, 2013 09:00
Beijing International Import Food Expo to Be Held in July 2014
The Third Beijing International Import Food Expo will be held at Beijing Exhibition Center on July 4-6, 2014. The event is jointly organized by China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC) and
December 03, 2013 21:30
Accenture Launches Integrated Digital Capability to Help Clients Accelerate Growth Through Digital Transformation
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has launched Accenture Digital, a new growth platform that integrates the company’s digital assets, software and services across digital marketing, mobility and analytics to help
December 03, 2013 21:30
Accenture Announces Key Leadership Appointments;Launches Two New Growth Platforms: Accenture Digital and Accenture Strategy
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has made key appointments to its global leadership team, creating new roles in strategic areas of its business. The appointments are related to the launch of Accenture Digital
Barry O’Leary, Chief Executive of IDA Ireland
November 26, 2013 14:38
Barry O’Leary, Chief Executive of IDA Ireland, to visit Korea
Barry O’Leary, the chief executive of Industrial Development Authority Ireland (IDA Ireland), will be visiting Korea for 3 days from November 27th. During his visit, Mr. O’Leary plans to meet with exe
November 26, 2013 08:00
Cho Named President of Harlan Korea
Kwan Goo Edmond (Ed) Cho, an industry veteran with a broad depth of experience in life sciences and pharmaceuticals, has been selected as the president of Harlan Korea (http://www.harlan.com/). As
November 24, 2013 12:25
Heidrick & Struggles Acquires Scambler MacGregor
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSII), the premier professional services firm focused on serving the leadership needs of top organizations globally, today announced the acquisition of
November 22, 2013 13:40
Roark Capital Group to Acquire CKE Restaurants from Apollo Global Management
CKE Inc. (“CKE” or the “Company”) announced today that an affiliate of Roark Capital Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Company with senior management ret
November 21, 2013 18:40
Wipro Cited as a Leader in Business Intelligence Services in Asia Pacific by Independent Research Firm
Wipro Ltd. (NYSE:WIT), a leading global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing company today announced that it was named a “Leader” by technology global research and advisory firm Forreste
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