Member states of the United Nations

transcosmos hires 1,568 new members in South Korea in one year, helping the country revitalize its job market

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Mercredi, août 4, 2021

The ranking program covers 510,000 South Korean companies, and transcosmos Korea was the only BPO company ranked in the top 10 list.

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  • The ranking program covers 510,000 South Korean companies, and transcosmos Korea was the only BPO company ranked in the top 10 list.
  • (*) South Korea's national pension service, primarily for office workers and civil servants, is similar to Japan's employees' pension insurance.
  • We are passionate about creating job opportunities and hiring disabled individuals," Kwon Sang-chuel, President and COO at transcosmos Korea said.
  • We are committed to fulfill our corporate social responsibility, and will continue to create job opportunities in local communities even under the current situation whilst helping communities revitalize their local economies."

Learn and enjoy Korean traditional culture with K-POP artists

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Jeudi, juillet 29, 2021

The "K-Community Challenge"is a challenge where the K-Community (individuals who like Korean culture and actively meet on a regular basis) from all over the world can easily learn about Korean traditional culture and imitate Korean traditional performances.

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  • The "K-Community Challenge"is a challenge where the K-Community (individuals who like Korean culture and actively meet on a regular basis) from all over the world can easily learn about Korean traditional culture and imitate Korean traditional performances.
  • Its goal is to spread people's interest in not only Korean pop culture but also Korean traditional culture.
  • The winning teams will be announced at "K-Community Festival (Online)"on November 6.K-POP artists who took part in this challenge will introduce Korean traditional performances and will have interactive time with the winners.
  • According to KOFICE President, there are now more than one hundred million Korean pop culture fans and Korean traditional culture is drawing attention worldwide.

Close to half of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professionals in Southeast Asia Perceive their Companies to be Lagging the Industry in Digital Transformation

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Mercredi, juillet 21, 2021
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  • The survey counted 193 professionals*, mainly from IT, innovation & business backgrounds in manufacturing and supply chain companies across the largest economies in Southeast Asia: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines & Vietnam.
  • The manufacturing industry plays a significant role in local economies of Southeast Asian countries, contributing more than 20% of Gross Domestic Products in markets like Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
  • Recent US-China trade tensions have also increased expectations of how manufacturing can contribute to markets like Indonesia and Vietnam.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has seen supply chain disruptions across industries - while some companies struggled to come to terms with unusual fluctuations in supply and demand, other companies were better prepared.

ECMOHO Announces Strategic Cooperation Agreement with South Korean ChongKunDang Group to Establish Distribution of High-End Health Foods

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Samedi, juillet 17, 2021

CKD was founded in 1941 and is one of South Koreas longest standing pharmaceutical companies, with nearly a century-long history.

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  • CKD was founded in 1941 and is one of South Koreas longest standing pharmaceutical companies, with nearly a century-long history.
  • Its probiotic brand LACTO-FIT has maintained a leading position in the South Korean probiotic market since its debut, and has won the Korean national Functional Health Food Award for 3 consecutive years.
  • The partnership will be mutually beneficial, as ECMOHO and CKD work together to introduce high-quality health products to Chinese consumers.
  • With the rise in living standards, Chinese consumers are demanding better health products, leading to growth and expansion of many health industries.

With the Caribbean & Haitian industry on the verge of collapse, George Sainteus provides opportunities for immigrants in America

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Jeudi, juillet 15, 2021

Upon arriving in America George wanted to provide a better life for himself and his family and took nothing for granted.

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  • Upon arriving in America George wanted to provide a better life for himself and his family and took nothing for granted.
  • He later attended Monroe College where he secured his MBA and an advanced diploma in Project Management from NYU.
  • As an immigrant in America George recognizes some of the challenges many immigrants face and sought to provide opportunities for other Haitian and Caribbean natives.
  • Additionally, in light of the recent news regarding the Haitian President Assassination, George wanted to highlight the beautiful aspects of the Haitian culture.

Pan American Silver to announce second quarter 2021 unaudited results on August 10 conference call and webcast on August 11

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Mardi, juillet 13, 2021

An archive of the webcast will also be available for three months.

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  • An archive of the webcast will also be available for three months.
  • Pan American owns and operates silver and gold mines located in Mexico, Peru, Canada, Argentina and Bolivia.
  • As the world's second largest primary silver producer with the largest silver reserve base globally, we provide enhanced exposure to silver in addition to a diversified portfolio of gold producing assets.
  • Pan American has a 27-year history of operating in Latin America, earning an industry-leading reputation for corporate social responsibility, operational excellence and prudent financial management.

Denmark most business-friendly country in world; Norway and Sweden among simplest in Europe, TMF Group report reveals

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Lundi, juillet 12, 2021

LONDON, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Denmark is the simplest jurisdiction to invest in globally, according to the Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) , a report by TMF Group, a leading professional services firm.

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  • LONDON, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Denmark is the simplest jurisdiction to invest in globally, according to the Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) , a report by TMF Group, a leading professional services firm.
  • Norway and Sweden are just below the UK, ranking 51st and 52nd respectively out of 77 where Finland ranks 42nd .
  • The report finds that the Nordics is an attractive region for setting up and operating a business.
  • When incorporating a business, a single body needs to be notified in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, and two in Finland.

Hausfeld files lawsuit on behalf of international aid workers brutalized by South Sudanese government forces in the Terrain Hotel attack

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Jeudi, juillet 8, 2021

According to the lawsuit: "The case seeks to hold South Sudans government accountable for the notorious Terrain Hotel attack a rampage of torture, gang-rape, and murder that targeted aid workers.

Key Points: 
  • According to the lawsuit: "The case seeks to hold South Sudans government accountable for the notorious Terrain Hotel attack a rampage of torture, gang-rape, and murder that targeted aid workers.
  • "Todays complaint asserts that the Internews aid workers and journalists were brutally attacked and gang-raped by South Sudanese military forces on July 11, 2016, during a raid on the Terrain Hotel, a residential compound housing aid workers.
  • "Since 2016, the South Sudanese government has retraumatized the victims through repeated violations of due process and false promises of compensation.
  • In 2018, a South Sudanese court martial convicted 10 soldiers and ordered the government to compensate the victims.

20 Promising Korean Digital Content Companies to Participate in ‘ConnecTechAsia’, the Largest Singapore ICT Exhibition in Asia

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Lundi, juillet 5, 2021

The digital content (DC) companies in Korea, a leading country in the digital industry, will attend the Singapore ICT exhibition CommunicAsia 2021-ConnecTechAsia which will be held online from July 14 to 16.

Key Points: 
  • The digital content (DC) companies in Korea, a leading country in the digital industry, will attend the Singapore ICT exhibition CommunicAsia 2021-ConnecTechAsia which will be held online from July 14 to 16.
  • In this exhibition, 20 promising Korean companies will participate.
  • And we expect that the participation of Korean DC companies will be a great help for the attraction of visitors and the success of the exhibition.
  • The details of the exhibition are available on the official website ( https://www.connectechasia.com ) including Korean companies that will be joining.

EQS-News: Baloise becomes partner of Swiss Climate Foundation

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Jeudi, juillet 1, 2021

Those are the declared aims of the Swiss Climate Foundation in supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that are making a contribution to combating climate change.

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  • Those are the declared aims of the Swiss Climate Foundation in supporting small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that are making a contribution to combating climate change.
  • The Swiss Climate Foundation was established as an independent non-profit organisation.
  • The corporate partners of the Swiss Climate Foundation use this 'net redistribution' to support climate protection measures by Swiss and Liechtenstein SMEs.
  • Swiss and Liechtenstein service companies Allianz Suisse, Alternative Bank Schweiz, AXA, Baloise, Bank J. Safra Sarasin, ECA Vaud, Gebudeversicherung Bern, Gebudeversicherung Kanton Zrich, Glarner Kantonalbank, Julius Br, LGT, Liechtensteinische Landesbank, NewRe, PartnerRe, PwC Schweiz, Raiffeisen Schweiz, RobecoSAM, Sanitas Krankenversicherung, SCOR, Swiss Life, Swiss Re, Vaudoise Assurances, Vontobel and VP Bank are partners of the Swiss Climate Foundation.