Shinhan Financial Group is stepping up efforts to develop tokenized finance and digital asset infrastructure through expanded cooperation with the Canton Network, an institutional blockchain platform.Shinhan Financial said Monday that Chairman and CEO Jin Ok-dong met with Digital Asset Co-Founder an

SK hynix is strengthening collaboration with its suppliers and technology partners as the rapid growth of artificial intelligence increases the importance of a resilient and technologically advanced semiconductor ecosystem.The company recently held its “2026 Partners Day,” bringing together key part

KT&G, led by CEO Bang Kyung-man, participated in TFWA World 2026, the world’s largest duty-free industry exhibition, held in Cannes, France, from September 27 to October 1 (local time).Organized by the Tax Free World Association (TFWA), the annual event brings together major companies and industry s

SPC Group is accelerating the expansion of Paris Baguette in North America, moving beyond store growth to establish a broader business structure encompassing local production, distribution and profitability.Paris Baguette has surpassed 300 stores in the United States, marking another milestone in SP

CJ CheilJedang is expanding consumer engagement for its global Korean food brand Bibigo in Mexico, using the growing popularity of Korean culture to introduce a wider range of K-food products to consumers in Latin America.The company operated a Bibigo booth at the 2026 Mexico K-Expo, held at the Wor

LG Electronics is stepping up its push into the rapidly growing AI data center infrastructure market after being officially added to NVIDIA’s partner ecosystem in the Power and Cooling category.LG Electronics said it has been registered as a Power and Cooling partner in the NVIDIA Partner Network (N

San Francisco-based patent firm Fearn launched on September 23 with $5.5 million in funding to offer startups fixed-fee patent drafting and prosecution services. The company combines patent professionals with its own AI drafting system and says it can typically file provisional applications within t

Daewoong Pharmaceutical has launched its homegrown gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) treatment Fexuclue in Indonesia, opening another front in the company’s push to expand its gastrointestinal drug business across Southeast Asia.Fexuclue 40mg, whose active ingredient is fexuprazan hydrochloride

EWOR has appointed a new leadership team in San Francisco after applications from US founders increased 237% over the past 12 months, the company announced on Sept. 22. The team includes technology entrepreneur and investor Charles Ferguson, former Emhance CEO Katie Madding and three-time founder Gi

International human rights lawyer Jared Genser and former White House special counsel Lanny J. Davis have joined the legal and advocacy team representing Cambodian businessman Yim Leak, as his lawyers step up efforts to challenge an asset freeze and allegations surrounding him in Thailand.Seiden Law

CJ CheilJedang is taking its premium Korean spirits brand ‘jari’ to New York as part of a broader effort to introduce Korean distilled spirits to international consumers.The company said Sept. 22 that it is launching ‘jari’ in New York with a lineup of three premium spirits, using the city’s influen

Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts is accelerating its global expansion of Korean kimchi, extending distribution across the United States and into Australia just one year after making its first overseas shipment.Walkerhill began exporting its Walkerhill Hotel Kimchi to the U.S. in September 2025, initially

Ssangyong Engineering & Construction has secured a $2.15 billion contract to build a major hospital in Singapore, marking the largest single project award in the company's history.The Korean construction company said on Sept. 17 that it had been selected as the sole contractor for the Tengah Gen

Korea Expressway Corp. is stepping up efforts to expand its overseas road infrastructure business by strengthening cooperation with transport authorities in Bangladesh and Türkiye.The state-run road operator said Wednesday that it held a series of high-level meetings with officials from both countri

DataStreams, an intelligent data platform company led by CEO Lee Young-sang, has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with SAT Information to advance AI-ready data-driven innovation and expand joint business opportunities.The two companies held a signing ceremony at DataStreams’ headquarte

KORAIL is stepping up efforts to enter Tajikistan’s railway market, building on its work on a proposed urban rail system in the capital Dushanbe.KORAIL said Tuesday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Tajik Railway during the 2026 Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference, or GICC,

Nongshim brought its flagship Shin Ramyun brand to one of the Middle East’s largest pop culture events, stepping up efforts to connect with younger consumers through entertainment and experiential marketing.The South Korean food company said on Sept. 14 that it operated a Shin Ramyun-themed booth an

Nongshim is taking Shin Ramyun to one of the world’s major film events, introducing its signature spicy flavor to international visitors at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).The Korean food company will operate a “Shin Ramyun Bunsik” booth for five days starting September 10 at TIFF Fes

Swedish solar technology company Midsummer AB and Indonesia’s PT Metalogika Rekayasa Sistem said on September 9 that they have signed a binding investment and industrialization framework agreement to establish a thin-film solar cell and module manufacturing platform in Indonesia.The project is expec

Lotte Wellfood is stepping up efforts to turn Pepero Day into a global cultural marketing platform, teaming up with K-pop group Stray Kids to promote the Korean snack brand beyond its home market.Stray Kids, the global ambassador for Lotte Wellfood’s Pepero brand, released a digital single titled “N