Number of S. Korea's MLM firms dwindles in 2020 amid pandemic
Aug 05, 2021 23:54 pm UTC| Economy Business
South Koreas number of multi-level marketing (MLM) firms dropped to 122 in 2020 from 130 a year earlier, representing a turnaround from the uptrend in the wake of the pandemic, according to the Fair Trade Commission...
NH NongHyup asks Bithumb, Coinone to halt deposit, withdrawal services
Aug 05, 2021 23:54 pm UTC| Digital Currency Economy
South Koreas NH NongHyup Bank has asked two major cryptocurrency exchanges Bithumb and Coinone to halt deposit and withdrawal services until they adopt stronger money laundering regulations. A Bithumb official said the...
Dutch pension fund APG urges S. Korea to scrap coal power projects
Aug 05, 2021 23:51 pm UTC| Economy Business
Amsterdam-based APG Asset Management warned the South Korean government that its failure to scrap coal-fired power plant projects is a significant risk factor to its investment in the country. The subsidiary of Dutch...
US firms express support for S. Korean bill that curb app store operators
Aug 05, 2021 23:47 pm UTC| Economy Technology
US-based Coalition for App Fairness, a group opposing commissions that major app stores collect from developers, expressed support for South Koreas bill that seeks to curb app store collections. Amendments to the...
S. Korea raises cyber threat warning due to growing cyberattacks
Aug 05, 2021 23:44 pm UTC| Economy Technology
South Koreas ICT ministry raised the countrys cyber threat warning level to respond to growing cyberattacks and threats related to the countrys COVID-19 relief funds, such as ransomware. The government has a five-tier...
Cheesecake Factory is planning to launch its new loyalty program
Aug 05, 2021 12:18 pm UTC| Business Economy
Cheesecake Factory is cooking up something new, and it is not a new cake, drinks, or food item. It was revealed that the American restaurant company known for its cheesecake selections is currently developing its new...
Rihanna is now a billionaire, and here’s how she raked in tons of cash - and it is not due to music
Aug 05, 2021 11:56 am UTC| Business Economy
Rihanna is known worldwide as a singer, actress, and fashion designer, but not many know that she is also a businesswoman. The 33-year-old is now a certified billionaire, and most people will be surprised to know that what...
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