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South Korea Elevates Public Sector AI Expertise: MOIS Launches Elite 'AI Champion' Training Program

SEOUL – In a decisive move to accelerate the digital transformation of government services, South Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS) officially launched the "2026 AI
Apple Faces Double Legal Blow: Supreme Court Rejects Fee Appeal While Tech Giant Settles ‘Siri’ Misleading Ad Lawsuit for $250 Million

CUPERTINO, Calif. – Tech titan Apple Inc. has encountered a significant double-front legal setback this week. The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a blow to Apple’s long-standing battle over A

Global Pay Parity Demands Shaking Tech Giants: Samsung and SK Hynix Face Rising Labor Unrest in China

(C) Business Today Malaysia SEOUL — The ripples of aggressive labor demands in South Korea are now crossing borders, creating a geopolitical headache for the world’s leading semiconducto

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Vientiane Achieves Significant Poverty Reduction: Vientiane, Laos - Vientiane has made remarkable strides in poverty reduction, with nearly the entire population now living above t ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.25

Mekong River Commission Opens Education Center and Launches One Mekong App in Laos: Vientiane, Laos – The Mekong River Commission (MRC) on December 23rd celebrated the opening of its new Education and Visitor ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.25

IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Loan for Egypt Amid Economic Challenges: Cairo - Egypt has secured a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $1.2 billion loan under the Ext ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.25

Turkish Hotel Owner, Architect Sentenced for Deadly Earthquake Collapse: Adiyaman, Turkey - A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced the owner and architect of a hotel that collapsed during last year's dev ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.25

Telegram Turns a Profit, Amidst Controversy: Telegram, the encrypted messaging app that has been both praised for its privacy features and criticized for its role in facilitat ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.12.25

South Korean Health Insurance Premiums Set to Rise: Seoul, South Korea – South Korean health insurance premiums are set to increase by an average of 7.5% next year, according t ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.25

Saudi Arabia, Iraq Seek to Boost Digital Ties, Explore AI Collaboration: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia and Iraq are set to strengthen their digital partnership, with both countries exploring joint ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.12.25

Finnish Unemployment Rises Sharply in November: Helsinki - Unemployment in Finland continued to climb in November, reaching 292,400 jobseekers, according to the Ministry of Econo ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.12.25

Abandoned Pilgrimage Dogs Find New Hope in Mexico City Adoption Drive: Mexico City, Mexico – Eight dogs abandoned during a recent pilgrimage to the Basilica of Guadalupe have found a new ray of h ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.12.25

Argos Group and Subsidiaries Recognized as Global Sustainability Leaders: Medellín, Colombia – Grupo Argos, Cementos Argos, and Grupo Sura have once again been included in the prestigious Dow ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.12.25

Cine Colombia Expands Beyond the Big Screen with New Restaurant: Bogotá, Colombia – Cine Colombia, a renowned Colombian cinema chain, is venturing beyond the silver screen with the o ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.12.25

Peru's Economy Rebounds with Fiscal Stimulus, Investment: Lima, Peru – Peru's economy has staged a remarkable recovery, growing by 3.2% this year, according to Economy and Finance Mi ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.12.24

Ibex 35 Closes Tuesday with a Slight Uptick: Madrid, Spain – The Ibex 35, Spain's leading stock market index, concluded Tuesday's trading session with a modest gain of 0 ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.12.24

Centuries-Old Clocks Ticking in Pennsylvania's Capitol: Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania State Capitol, a masterpiece of architecture, boasts not only stunning artwork and intricate car ...; Desk 2024.12.23

Southern California to See Light Rain on Christmas Eve: Los Angeles, CA - Southern California residents may need to grab an umbrella on Christmas Eve as light rain is expected to fall Tu ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2024.12.23

Kenya and Qatar Celebrate Strong Ties at 53rd National Day Celebration: Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya and Qatar celebrated the 53rd National Day of Qatar, highlighting their growing partnership and commitment ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.12.23

South Korean Banks Launch Comprehensive Support Program for Small Businesses: Seoul, South Korea – South Korean banks have unveiled a new financial support program designed to provide tailored assistanc ...; Desk 2024.12.23

South Korea Cracks Down on Foreigners' Illegal Real Estate Transactions: South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) has uncovered a significant number of illegal real estate tr ...; Desk 2024.12.22

Lotte World Tower to Illuminate Seoul Skyline with Giant Christmas Tree: Lotte World Tower, one of the world’s tallest buildings, is set to dazzle the city skyline with a spectacular Christmas disp ...; Desk 2024.12.22