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IBM and Top Universities to Advance Quantum Education for 40,000 Students in Japan, South Korea, and the United States

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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TOKYO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced the company intends to engage with Keio University, The University of Tokyo, Yonsei University, Seoul National University, and The University of Chicago to work together to support quantum education activities in Japan, Korea, and the United States. IBM intends to deliver educational offerings, in combination with contributions from each of the participating universities, to advance the training of up to 40,000 students over the next 10 years to prepare them for the quantum workforce and promote the growth of a global quantum ecosystem.  

Key Points: 
  • A skilled quantum workforce is critical to growing the quantum industry that will lead to economic development through leveraging quantum computing technology.
  • Currently, people trained and skilled in quantum computing are needed as more higher-education and research institutions, national labs, and industries adopt quantum computing.
  • To address the increasing demands of a growing quantum workforce, IBM and the five universities in Japan, Korea, and the U.S. intend to collaborate on the education of new and future generations of quantum computing users.
  • The education program starts with first-year undergraduate students, using actual quantum computing equipment, including the state-of-the-art IBM Quantum machines, even with those new to quantum mechanics.

IBM and Top Universities to Advance Quantum Education for 40,000 Students in Japan, South Korea, and the United States

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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TOKYO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced the company intends to engage with Keio University, The University of Tokyo, Yonsei University, Seoul National University, and The University of Chicago to work together to support quantum education activities in Japan, Korea, and the United States. IBM intends to deliver educational offerings, in combination with contributions from each of the participating universities, to advance the training of up to 40,000 students over the next 10 years to prepare them for the quantum workforce and promote the growth of a global quantum ecosystem.  

Key Points: 
  • A skilled quantum workforce is critical to growing the quantum industry that will lead to economic development through leveraging quantum computing technology.
  • Currently, people trained and skilled in quantum computing are needed as more higher-education and research institutions, national labs, and industries adopt quantum computing.
  • To address the increasing demands of a growing quantum workforce, IBM and the five universities in Japan, Korea, and the U.S. intend to collaborate on the education of new and future generations of quantum computing users.
  • The education program starts with first-year undergraduate students, using actual quantum computing equipment, including the state-of-the-art IBM Quantum machines, even with those new to quantum mechanics.

Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Global Competitiveness: Insights from the 2023 IPS Rankings

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Global Competitiveness:

Key Points: 
  • Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Global Competitiveness:
    Which countries are ranked the most competitive—and by what criteria?
  • On October 26, 2023, two internationally known Swiss-based organizations organized the Global Conference on National Competitiveness and Nation Brand 2023 to address these questions.
  • For instance, Canada, Australia, United Arab Emirates, China and New Zealand were the top five in 2023 IPS cost strategy rankings.
  • However, according to the 2023 IPS differentiation strategy rankings, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Finland and Singapore ranked the highest.

Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Global Competitiveness: Insights from the 2023 IPS Rankings

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Global Competitiveness:

Key Points: 
  • Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Global Competitiveness:
    Which countries are ranked the most competitive—and by what criteria?
  • On October 26, 2023, two internationally known Swiss-based organizations organized the Global Conference on National Competitiveness and Nation Brand 2023 to address these questions.
  • For instance, Canada, Australia, United Arab Emirates, China and New Zealand were the top five in 2023 IPS cost strategy rankings.
  • However, according to the 2023 IPS differentiation strategy rankings, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Finland and Singapore ranked the highest.

GPCR Therapeutics Announces Publication on Improving Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization Using Propranolol with GPC-100

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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These findings strongly support the use of this combination for peripheral blood HSC harvest in autologous stem cell transplant treatment in hematological cancers.

Key Points: 
  • These findings strongly support the use of this combination for peripheral blood HSC harvest in autologous stem cell transplant treatment in hematological cancers.
  • The paper, authored in collaboration with Seoul National University’s School of Biological Sciences and Institute of Microbiology, is entitled, “GPC-100, a novel CXCR4 antagonist, improves in vivo hematopoietic cell mobilization when combined with propranolol” (1).
  • The authors highlight that GPC-100 alone shows greater mobilization efficacy than a drug already approved for stem cell mobilization.
  • Increasingly, clinicians are using Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) to treat patients, which has improved the anti-cancer response and survival compared to conventional chemotherapy.

QuSecure Selected to Present on Post-Quantum Cryptography Planning and Impact at World Knowledge Forum Next Week

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced that it has been selected to present in two sessions at the World Knowledge Forum being held in Seoul, South Korea, next week.

Key Points: 
  • QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced that it has been selected to present in two sessions at the World Knowledge Forum being held in Seoul, South Korea, next week.
  • The World Knowledge Forum provides a platform for discussing and sharing knowledge to promote balanced global economic growth and prosperity.
  • First, Skip Sanzeri , QuSecure co-Founder and COO will present on “Preparing for The Quantum Threat” to the World Knowledge Forum audience on Sept. 12 from 2:50 pm – 3:30 pm Korean Standard Time (KST) in room Dynasty B.
  • Since then, the World Knowledge Forum has provided a platform for discussing and sharing knowledge to bridge the knowledge gap and promote balanced global economic growth and prosperity.

SK Biopharmaceuticals Assembles 'Board of Prominent Experts' to Boost Growth, Innovation

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Biopharmaceuticals, a global biotech company, announced the formation of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), comprising of five prominent experts in oncology, epilepsy, and radiopharmaceutical therapy.

Key Points: 
  • ; and Il Minn, Ph.D., a radiopharmaceutical and theranostics expert; and Cheol-Young Maeng, Ph.D., a biopharmaceutical industry expert.
  • "The Board will work closely with SK Biopharmaceuticals to drive innovation, and further improve patient care and outcomes as the envisioned biotech company."
  • SK Biopharmaceuticals Chief Executive Officer Donghoon Lee said, "We believe the Board will provide SK Biopharmaceuticals profound insights to help the company make faster decision, transform, and navigate uncertainty.
  • He served as the CTO of SK Biopharmaceuticals in 2021.

Superblock has launched “Over Wallet” for crypto assets, with pre-registrations surpassing 680,000 worldwide

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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SEOUL, South Korea, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Superblock, led by CEO Ben (Jae-Yun) Kim, released Over Wallet, a mobile wallet designed for Over Protocol. Simultaneously, the company introduced the Over Community Access Program (OCAP), which allows the general public to participate as network validators during the early stages of Over Protocol.

Key Points: 
  • "Over Wallet," a crypto asset wallet launched by Superblock on the 31st, has attracted over 680,000 users globally during the three-month pre-registration period starting in April.
  • SEOUL, South Korea, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Superblock, led by CEO Ben (Jae-Yun) Kim, released Over Wallet, a mobile wallet designed for Over Protocol.
  • The name "Over Wallet" is derived from "Over Protocol," the lightweight mainnet that incorporates Superblock's technology.
  • The company intends to enhance token asset management and transaction features, providing an optimized service for the use of Over Protocol.

Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University Open Joint Battery Research Center to Secure Global EV Leadership

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Center constructed with a scale of 901m2 spanning three floors, comprising seven research labs

Key Points: 
  • Center constructed with a scale of 901m2 spanning three floors, comprising seven research labs
    Collaboration to undertake 22 joint research projects focused on four key divisions, including lithium metal and solid-state batteries
    Introduction of advanced research infrastructure, such as precision battery analysis equipment, enabling mass-production-oriented research and development
    SEOUL, South Korea, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced the inauguration of its Joint Battery Research Center with Seoul National University (SNU).
  • This collaborative effort between the Group and SNU aims to advance battery technologies and foster industry-academia cooperation to establish global leadership in the battery field.
  • The opening ceremony of the Joint Battery Research Center took place at SNU's main campus and was attended by esteemed guests, including Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group; Yong Wha Kim, President and Chief Technology Officer of Hyundai Motor Group; Heung Soo Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Strategy Office of Hyundai Motor Group; and Chang Hwan Kim, Senior Vice President and Head of Battery Development Center of Hyundai Motor Group.
  • Through pioneering joint research and development efforts, we hope to empower all researchers to lead the way in propelling the transition to electrification of the mobility industry."

Dr. Jong Gye Shin, Technology Advisor of HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering, appointed as Chairman of Committee for Expertise of Shipbuilding Specifics (CESS)

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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SEOUL, South Korea, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jong Gye Shin, the Technology Advisor of HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering, was recently appointed as the Chairman of the Committee for Expertise of Shipbuilding Specifics (CESS).

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jong Gye Shin, the Technology Advisor of HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering, was recently appointed as the Chairman of the Committee for Expertise of Shipbuilding Specifics (CESS).
  • CESS is an international professional committee representing the shipbuilding industry, with five member countries, including Korea, Europe, the United States, Japan, and China.
  • Established in 1994, CESS has served as a platform for influencing important agendas and raising awareness related to the shipbuilding industry.
  • He added, "As the chairman, I am committed to making diverse efforts that ensure seamless collaboration within the global shipbuilding industry."