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South Korea's conservative government has proposed a controversial plan to increase the legal cap on weekly work hours from 52 to 69. The move has sparked a backlash from trade unions, employees, and women's groups who fear that the plan will hurt work-life balance in a country already known for its workaholic culture. The proposal is also raising concerns about the negative impact of overwork on individuals' health and well-being. Academic research has long shown that working long hours can ha

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the preferred bank for the tech sector, collapsed suddenly after a series of unfortunate investment decisions. The California-headquartered organization grew to become the 16th largest bank in the US, catering to the financial needs of technology companies worldwide before its collapse. SVB’s services were in hot demand throughout the pandemic years. The initial market shock of Covid-19 in early 2020 quickly gave way to a golden period for startups and established tec

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), one of the largest banks in the United States catering to the technology industry, collapsed just 48 hours after a bank run by its depositors. This event marks the largest failure of a financial institution since the height of the financial crisis more than a decade ago. The collapse of SVB has caused global start-up companies to call for emergency support from governments as they fear bankruptcy. The bank had $209 billion in assets and about $175.4 billion in deposit

The global transition towards clean energy sources has led to the development of innovative renewable energy technologies, with hydrogen fuel cell technology being one such promising technology for the future. Hydrogen fuel cells can provide a clean and efficient source of energy that can be used in various applications, from transportation to power generation. However, there are still significant challenges and limitations that must be overcome before hydrogen fuel cell technology can become a

As the world's population continues to grow and urbanize, cities face increasing pressure to become more sustainable, efficient, and livable. Two concepts that have emerged in response to this challenge are smart cities and green cities. A smart city is a city that uses technology, data, and information to improve the quality of life for its residents, enhance sustainability, and increase efficiency in various sectors. This includes areas such as transportation, waste management, energy use, an

Hong Kong has been facing a major challenge in recent times, as it tries to regain its position as Asia's premier financial center after years of pandemic controls. However, a Financial Times analysis of real estate prices, air traffic, and other indicators shows that Singapore has taken the lead in the region, leaving Hong Kong to play catch-up. While Hong Kong's chief executive, John Lee, has launched a campaign to convince the world that the Chinese territory is not only open for business bu

South Korea's economic success story is widely attributed to its export-oriented development strategy, strong industrial base, and skilled workforce. According to a recent study by the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, Korea's export-led growth model has been successful in driving economic growth and industrialization, with exports growing at an average annual rate of 9.5% since the 1960s. However, the overreliance on a few key industries has made Korea's economy vulnerable to e

The Busan World Expo 2030 Bid Committee held its third meeting on Friday, March 10th, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul. The meeting, co-chaired by Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and Chey Tae-won, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry(KCCI), discussed the detailed plans for this year's bidding activities. The meeting aimed to unite the public and private sectors' bidding capabilities ahead of the decision on the 2030 World Expo host site in late November. The committee's focus wa