Hanwha Q Cells sells solar project in Washington state

SEOUL, October 02 (AJP) - Korea's solar energy solutions provider Hanwha Q Cells has sold a 142-megawatt solar power project in Washington state to Puget Sound Energy (PSE), the largest utility company in the region, the company said on Wednesday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Hanwha said it will continue to supply equipment and provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the project, which is expected to be completed by the end of

October 2, 2024

School bus fire claims 23 lives in Thailand

SEOUL, October 02 (AJP) - A tragic school bus fire in Thailand's Pathum Thani province has resulted in the presumed death of 23 students and teachers. The Thai government announced that the incident occurred Tuesday on a highway north of Bangkok, where a bus carrying 44 passengers, including 38 students and 6 teachers, caught fire during a field trip. Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the 23 missing individuals are likely deceased. Rescue workers discovered o

October 2, 2024

Google to invest $1 billion in Thailand data center, cloud AI Infrastructure

SEOUL, October 02 (AJP) - Google has announced a US$1 billion investment in Thailand to build a data center and cloud artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The tech giant said Monday it plans to construct a data center in Chonburi province near Bangkok and establish a Google Cloud region center in the capital city to meet the growing demand for cloud services and AI innovation in Southeast Asia. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra welcomed the investment, stating it &quo

October 2, 2024

Seoul court backs Korea Zinc share buyback amid control battle

SEOUL, October 02 (AJP) - A Seoul court on Wednesday allowed Korea Zinc Inc. to continue acquiring its own shares to defend against what it calls a hostile takeover bid by its largest shareholder, Young Poong, and the private equity firm MBK Partners. Young Poong and MBK are seeking to secure management control of the world's largest zinc smelter by acquiring an additional 7 to 14.6 percent stake through a tender offer from Sept. 13 to Oct. 4. They filed an injunction with th

October 2, 2024

Busan film fest to open with Korean historical drama

SEOUL, October 2 (AJP) - The annual Busan International Film Festival is set to kick off with an outdoor red carpet event in the southern port city on Wednesday, featuring some 224 films from 63 countries. Netflix's Korean historical drama "Uprising" opens this year's festival, which marks its 29th year. The film, starring Gang Dong-won and Park Jeong-min, explores the complex relationship between two close friends from different social classes. The much-anticipate

October 2, 2024

Ohtani secures fifth Player of Month award, first in National League

SEOUL, October 02 (AJP) - Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar Shohei Ohtani has been named the National League's Player of the Month for September, marking his fifth such accolade and his first since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team said on Monday that the 30-year-old Japanese player, who is not pitching this season due to elbow surgery recovery, achieved a historic milestone on Sept. 19 by becoming the first MLB player to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a

October 2, 2024

UAE denounces attack on embassy residence, Sudanese army blames RSF

SEOUL, October 2 (AJP) - The United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry announced on Monday that its ambassador's residence in Khartoum, Sudan, suffered significant damage. The UAE emphasized the need to protect diplomatic properties and embassy staff residences, in accordance with international treaties that govern diplomatic relations. The Sudanese army denied responsibility for the attack, blaming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with whom they are currently engag

October 2, 2024

Israel launches ground operation against Hezbollah amid rising tensions

SEOUL, October 2 (AJP) - Israel has initiated a ground operation in southern Lebanon, which it describes as "limited, localized, and targeted" against Hezbollah. Lebanese civilians have been warned not to travel south of the Litani River, and residents in 25 villages have been advised to evacuate. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claim the operation targets Hezbollah's infrastructure, which they consider an immediate threat to northern Israel. An Israeli official stated

October 2, 2024

China honors foreign expats, pledges increased support

SEOUL, October 2 (AJP) - China recognized 100 foreign experts on Monday, with the 2024 Chinese Government Friendship Award for their significant contributions to the country's development. At a ceremony in Beijing, State Councilor Shen Yiqin presented the awards and committed to enhancing support and opportunities for international professionals working in China. Shen emphasized that the Chinese people deeply appreciate the foreign experts' notable role in advancing China

October 2, 2024

Xi Jinping calls for national growth on PRC anniversary

SEOUL, October 2 (AJP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed confidence in the Chinese people's ability to achieve remarkable feats and contribute to global peace and development at a reception marking the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China early this week. Speaking at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday, Xi, who also heads the Communist Party of China and the Central Military Commission, addressed an audience of about 3,000 Chinese and inter

October 2, 2024