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Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan Update National Guidelines for Drug-Resistant TB Treatment to Advance National Rollout of Three-Drug, Six-Month Regimen

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Monday, September 18, 2023

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan — participants in the LIFT-TB project — have updated their National Tuberculosis (TB) Clinical Guidelines to endorse the all-oral, six-month BPaL/M (bedaquiline + pretomanid + linezolid ± Moxifloxacin) regimen(s) as the national standard for treating most patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB).

Key Points: 
  • Launched in 2020 , LIFT-TB is a program intended to broaden adoption and scale-up of innovative TB cures.
  • As part of LIFT-TB, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan each completed operational research of the BPaL regimen.
  • They have also all committed to scaling up use of the treatment for drug-resistant TB.
  • "It is heartening to see countries participating in LIFT-TB emerge as leaders in scaling up access to new DR-TB treatments.

KBR's H2ACT Hydrogen Technology Selected for the World's First Commercial Ammonia Cracking Unit by Hanwha Impact Corporation

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Monday, September 18, 2023

HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a license and engineering design contract by Hanwha Impact Corporation for the world's first commercial ammonia cracking unit using KBR's leading H2ACTSM technology in Daesan, Republic of Korea.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a license and engineering design contract by Hanwha Impact Corporation for the world's first commercial ammonia cracking unit using KBR's leading H2ACTSM technology in Daesan, Republic of Korea.
  • In this largest capacity ammonia cracking plant announced to date, clean hydrogen will serve a planned power plant in Daesan, paving the way for large-scale sustainable hydrogen utilization.
  • Ammonia cracking, the process to convert transported ammonia back to hydrogen, is a key enabler to achieving the world's decarbonization target.
  • "KBR's breakthrough ammonia cracking technology, H2ACT, delivers a reliable and holistic solution for large-scale, efficient, and sustainable hydrogen production."

"Precious Flavors of Liaoning" Overseas Promotion Campaign Held to Great Success in South Korea

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Monday, September 18, 2023

SHENYANG, China, Sept. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Between September 11 and 13, the "Precious Flavors of Liaoning" overseas promotion campaign, which was jointly held by the Information Office of the People's Government of Liaoning Province and the News & Information Center of Xinhua News Agency, concluded in great success in South Korea.

Key Points: 
  • SHENYANG, China, Sept. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Between September 11 and 13, the "Precious Flavors of Liaoning" overseas promotion campaign, which was jointly held by the Information Office of the People's Government of Liaoning Province and the News & Information Center of Xinhua News Agency, concluded in great success in South Korea.
  • In 2021, the Northeast Asia folk gastronomic culture exchange week campaign, hosted under the "Precious Flavors of Liaoning" brand, was hosted in the five cities of Shenyang, Dandong, Panjin, Zhuanghe and Dalian of Liaoning Province.
  • In 2022, the "Precious Flavors of Liaoning" program landed in Japan and whipped up a flurry of excitement for Liaoning culinary culture in Tokyo.
  • The event facilitated the exposure of Liaoning foods and drinks abroad and functioned as a platform conducive to the development of the Liaoning F&B industry.

AFRICA MEETS KOREA IN PARIS FOR LANDMARK BUSINESS SUMMIT

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Top policymakers and business leaders from Africa and the Republic of Korea gathered in Paris on Tuesday to discuss regional integration, industrial productivity and ways to further economic growth and cooperation.

Key Points: 
  • Top policymakers and business leaders from Africa and the Republic of Korea gathered in Paris on Tuesday to discuss regional integration, industrial productivity and ways to further economic growth and cooperation.
  • The theme for the business summit was 'Africa-Korean partnership in an era of great transformation.'
  • The Korean government plans to host the Korea-Africa Summit in 2024 in Korea.
  • Also, Mr. Choi mentioned 2024 Korea-Africa Summit and urged Africa to support 2030 Busan EXPO which would be a significant business opportunity to Africa.

Global Fishmeal Market, Size, Forecast Report 2023-2030: The Nutrient-Rich Key to Sustainable Aquaculture Expansion - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, September 8, 2023

The demand for sustainable and ethically sourced fishmeal is rising, with consumers willing to pay extra for such products.

Key Points: 
  • The demand for sustainable and ethically sourced fishmeal is rising, with consumers willing to pay extra for such products.
  • Norway, the fastest growing country in the global fishmeal market, benefits from a robust aquaculture industry and abundant fish resources.
  • Seafood demand increases and concerns over depleting wild fish stocks rise, the global fishmeal market expands alongside the growth of sustainable aquaculture practices
    By end-users, the global fishmeal market is categorized into Aquaculture, Pigs, Poultry, and Others.
  • So, the global aquaculture industry is expected to continue expanding, driving the demand for fishmeal, and positively impacting the global fishmeal market.

Global impressions of Wuhan go viral

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Named "Hi, Wuhan", entries for the competition are stories, impressions, lives and memories about Wuhan.

Key Points: 
  • Named "Hi, Wuhan", entries for the competition are stories, impressions, lives and memories about Wuhan.
  • Four consul-generals in Wuhan gave their impressions and personal experiences of Wuhan in their videos.
  • Dominic McAllister, the British consul general in Wuhan shared features of the new Wuhan compared with what his grandfather experienced and wrote about in a diary 90 years ago.
  • Ha Sung-ju, consul general of the Republic of Korea in Wuhan, was surprised that Wuhan is 14 times larger than Seoul.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the National Liberation Day of Korea

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Liberation Day of Korea:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Liberation Day of Korea:
    "Today, we join the people of Korea and the vibrant Korean diasporas in Canada and around the world to mark the 78th National Liberation Day of Korea.
  • "Liberation Day, also known as Gwangbokjeol (Restoration of Light Day), marks the liberation of the Korean Peninsula in 1945 after 35 years of occupation.
  • Our growing bilateral relationship is rooted in these warm, longstanding ties between our people, which I experienced firsthand during my visit to Korea last May.
  • I extend my best wishes to everyone celebrating National Liberation Day of Korea here in Canada and around the world."

Muon g-2 doubles down with latest measurement, explores uncharted territory in search of new physics

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

The Muon g-2 collaboration describes the result in a paper that they submitted today to Physical Review Letters.

Key Points: 
  • The Muon g-2 collaboration describes the result in a paper that they submitted today to Physical Review Letters.
  • In addition to the larger data set, this latest g-2 measurement is enhanced by updates to the Fermilab experiment itself.
  • In 2020, the Muon g-2 Theory Initiative announced the best Standard Model prediction for muon g-2 available at that time.
  • Until then, physicists have a new and improved measurement of muon g-2 that is a significant step toward its final physics goal.

Palatin's Vyleesi® Licensee Fosun Pharma Reports First Commercial Sale in China and South Korean Licensee Kwangdong Pharmaceuticals Completes Enrollment in Phase 3 Clinical Study

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Palatin also announced that their South Korean licensee, Kwangdong Pharmaceuticals, completed enrollment in its Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Vyleesi in premenopausal women with HSDD.

Key Points: 
  • Palatin also announced that their South Korean licensee, Kwangdong Pharmaceuticals, completed enrollment in its Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Vyleesi in premenopausal women with HSDD.
  • Data from this trial is anticipated by year end with a potential regulatory submission in the first half of 2024.
  • "This first commercial sale, coupled with the completed enrollment in the Phase 3 clinical trial in South Korea, strengthens our position in the Asian marketplace.
  • In exchange, Palatin received an upfront payment of $500,000 and is due a $3.0 million milestone based on the first commercial sale in Korea.

Korean Cultural Center New York Launches Special Webcomics Series with Renowned Artists Dami Lee and Mary Park (Murrz)

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

The first two series will feature two influential Korean-American webtoon artists, Dami Lee and Mary Park (Murrz).

Key Points: 
  • The first two series will feature two influential Korean-American webtoon artists, Dami Lee and Mary Park (Murrz).
  • This dynamic venture is set to showcase the vibrant Korean lifestyle and culture through the engaging and accessible medium of webcomics.
  • The popularity of Korean webtoons has skyrocketed, making them a significant force in representing Korean cultural contents on the global stage.
  • Through these artists' personal perspectives, the webcomics series will provide an intimate and relatable exploration of Korean culture for audiences.