Economy
Public procurement policymakers from Asia-Pacific gather in Seoul for workshop
Public procurement experts from the Asia-Pacific have gathered in Seoul to enhance their understanding of e-procurement and share insights.
Sep 25, 2024
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Banking & Finance
Hana Bank opens branch in Pyeongtaek for expats
Hana Bank opened a branch in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, specifically for foreign customers, the lender announced Thursday.
Sep 19, 2024
Banking & Finance
Pinetree Securities, KTO to advance tourism technology with Singapore venture capital
Pinetree Securities, a unit of Hanwha Investment & Securities Company operating in Southeast Asia, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and Velocity Ventures, a Singapore-based venture capital firm, to advance tourism technology within Korea’s travel and hospitality sector.
Sep 13, 2024
Economy
Executives say sustainability investments are up: Deloitte research
Climate change remains one of the top three issues for global C-suite level business leaders (CxOs), surpassing political uncertainty, competition for talent, and the changing regulatory environment, among others, a report by Deloitte showed.
Sep 13, 2024
Banking & Finance
IBK awarded for best banking app
The banking app of the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) was awarded as the best financial mobile app at a global fintech event, the bank announced Thursday.
Sep 12, 2024
Opinion
Installing kiosks at weddings
Recently, kiosks installed at weddings have been making headlines. These kiosks, similar to the ones we see at restaurants and cinemas, are now being used at weddings.
Aug 28, 2024
Banking & Finance
Hana Financial Group holds workshop for international employees
Overseas employees of Hana Financial Group gathered in Korea to eqiup themselves with the "customer-centered DNA" of Hana, the group announced Tuesday.
Aug 27, 2024
Banking & Finance
JB Financial Group's Kwangju Bank, Toss Bank launch joint loan
Kwangju Bank and Toss Bank launched a joint loan product, the first of its kind in the Korean financial industry.
Aug 27, 2024
Banking & Finance
Hana nurtures next-generation women leaders through dedicated program
Hana Financial Group launched the fourth cohort of its Hana Waves next-generation leadership program for women at its headquarters in Seoul on Wednesday.
Aug 22, 2024
Banking & Finance
KB Kookmin Bank for Cambodian children
KB Kookmin Bank CEO Lee Jae-keun, second from left, stands with swimmer Kim Woo-min, left, and Financial Supervisory Service First Senior Deputy Gov. Lee Se-hoon while delivering dolls and cookies to a Cambodian kid recovering from heart surgery at Bucheon Sejong Hospital in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, Wednesday. The bank, along with the financial regulator and the Salvation Army Korea Territory, has supported about 100 children from Cambodia to get heart surgery in Korea. Courtesy of KB Kookmin Bank
Aug 22, 2024