Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | “The facility for the issuance and renewal of identity cards will be made available at the Union Council (UC) level across Pakistan” has been announced by Mohsin Naqvi, the Federal Interior Minister of Pakistan on Friday Additionally, bio-metric machines will be installed at union council levels nationwide. The announcement came after his visit to the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) headquarters where he chaired an important meeting where multiple proposals were discussed to make NADRA more convenient & people-friendly. Mohsin Naqvi
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | The awareness of LGBTQ rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBTQ rights should be arisen among the people, the south Korea’s human rights commission called for Koreans and the government on Friday. LGBTQ term includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, also referred to as LGBTQIA+ that include les¬bian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual and more identities. It is a community that highly face rejection, violence, suicide and homelessness when compared to their general pop- ulation peers. Song Doo-hwan,
뉴스노믹스 AJAY ANGELINA 기자 | Pakistan's Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation was recorded lowest at 17.3% year-on-year in April - the lowest in nearly two years and well below the government's expectations, showed by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday May 2,2024. “This is the lowest reading in the last 23 months after May 2022,” said Mohammed Sohail, CEO of Topline Securities. Pakistan economy is continually battling with lowest inflation showcase topping 20% since May 2022, peaking at a staggering 38% last May. The recorded high inflation rates coincided with the reforms implem
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | South korea is stepping forward to further developments on Han River by building a floating office, hotels buildings and create water sports facilities by 20230 announced by the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Wednesday April 24. Seoul’s Great Han River Project that was first unveiled in March 2023, seeks to enhance the river's use, improve the quality of life for its visitors, and develop infrastructure to broaden the range of activities available along the river planning to host over 10 million visitors, the city government said Wednesday. A total of 236.
Newsnomics ANGELINA AJAY reporter | His Excellency Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, the president of Iran has landed on Islamabad airport of Pakistan today, said the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan on Monday. Iranian President is on three days visit (April 22~24) to Pakistan along with his lady and a high-level delegation encompassing the Iranian Foreign Minister, other cabinet members and senior officials, said Pakistan’s foreign ministry in a statement on Sunday. Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Pakistan Federal Minister for Housing and Works and H.E. Amb. Mudassir Tipu, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran warmly welcom
Newsnomics ANGELINA AJAY reporter | Saudi Arabia has committed to invest $ 25bn in Pakistan over the next five years focusing on energy, IT, minerals, defense, and agriculture sectors under the Special Investment Facilitation Council. Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif met with UAE’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Makkah while he was on visit to Makkah for performing Umrah. Both sides agreed to expedite the first tranche of a $5 billion Saudi investment package for Pakistan. Soon, a Saudi delegation led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, comprises Saudi Minister of
Newsnomics ANGELINA Ajay reporter | South Korean government announced the implementation of 'health care institution identity verification strengthening system’ concentrate on verifying the ID of patient who wish to receive treatment at hospitals and clinics starting from May 20, 2024. As the law goes into effect, in order to receive health insurance treatment at a hospital or clinic in the future, it will be necessary for the patient to show his/her national identity card while visiting the hospital or clinic for treatment, regardless of whether it is the first or second visit, as the number
뉴스노믹스 전상천 기자 | '제1회 한-라 푸드 페스티벌'이 지난 3일부터 5일까지 3일 간 일정으로 라오스의 수도인 비엔티안에서 성황리에 막을 내렸다. 올해 처음 열리는 '제1회 한국-라오스 푸드 페스티벌'은 나눔문화예술협회(이사장·유현숙)와 라오스산업통상부, 라오스여성경제인협회가 공동 주최했다. 이번 한-라 페스티벌은 말라이통 꼼마싯 라오스 산업통상부 장관이 라오스 한국명예대사인 나눔문화예술협회 유현숙이사장에게 한국과 라오스 간 양국의 음식과 예술, 문화 차원의 교류를 요청, 마련됐다. 2024년 아세안 의장국인 라오스 방문의 해를 맞아 라오스 비엔티안의 메콩강변에서 열린 제1회 한-라 푸드페스티벌 행사장에는 한국과 라오스의 특산품 및 식품홍보 부스, 음식판매 부스 등 60개여개 부스가 참여했다. 이날 오프닝 행사에는 말라이통 꼼마싯 라오스 산업통상부 장관과 유현숙 나눔문화예술협회 이사장, 라오스 여성경제인협회장. 문화관광부장관 부인, 총리부인. 부총리 부인등 라오스의 핵심 관계자150여명과 라오스한국대사. 미국대사관., 코트라관장 등이 대거 참석, 자리를 빛냈다. 3일간 일정으로 열린 한-라 푸드 페스티벌 기간 중 K-푸드와 라오스 현지 음식 부스 등에
Newsnomics ANGELINA AJAY reporter | The 6.0 magnitude earthquake strike off the east coast of Honshu, Japan a day after Taiwan hit by 7.8 magnitude earthquake with strongest temblor on Wednesday, injured 1000 of people, killing nine and at least 50 remained missing. According to Taiwan media “at least nine people were killed in Hualien County, including three hikers and one engineering worker struck by falling rocks while on a trail, and at least 946 were injured.” The strong tremors set off at least nine landslides and debris collapsed hillsides onto Suhua Highway in the eastern city of Huali
Newsnomics ANGELINA AJAY reporter | South Korea sets a new world record by sustaining 100 million degrees Celsius temperature during a nuclear fusion experiment for an extended period of time which is a groundbreaking milestone for the futuristic nuclear fusion technology. South Korea's KSTAR Research Center’s dedicated hard work resulted in the KSTAR device, dubbed an "artificial sun" by the KFE by sustaining plasma temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius for 48 seconds during tests conducted between December 2023~ February 2024, surpasses the previous record of 30 seconds set in 2021. Nuc
Newsnomics Angelina Ajay reporter | A National Day of Pakistan 2024 has been celebrated by the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Pakistan in cooperation with Poongsan Corporation, Lotte Wellfood, Korea Energy (KOEN), Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), Internation Cultural Properties Strategy Center (ICPSC) at a Pullman hotel, Seoul on Thursday March 21,2024. His Excellency Chung Byung-won, Deputy Minister for political Affairs, ministry of foreign affairs, Excellency Kyung Chul Lee, Special representative for UN Security Council Affairs, Excellency Hyo-Eun Jenny Kim, Deputy Minister for Clim
뉴스노믹스 전상천 기자 | 한중우호연합총회(총회장·우수근)는 19일 오후 4시께 '한중운명공동체'를 모색하는 전국 온라인 포럼을 Zoom 화상 회의로 성공적으로 개최했다. 이날 온라인 포럼에는 전국 각지에 거주하는 한중 양국의 학자와 단체, 기업인, 일반인 등 50여 명이 참석한 가운데 한중 양국의 '인류운명공동체'적 윈윈 방안 등 다양한 의견을 나눴다. 또한, 최근 중국 양회에서의 결정 사항을 공유하는 세션을 통해 한중 우호 협력 방안을 토론하는 시간을 가졌다. 제주에서 여행업을 운영하는 박범수 대표는 “한중운명공동체에 대한 발제를 통해 한중 수교 30년은 양국 간의 신뢰 회복과 관계 개선에 힘써 성과를 이뤄내는 시간이었다"며 "앞으로는 이러한 경험과 신뢰를 바탕으로 새로운 도약의 시기를 준비해야 할 것"이라고 밝혔다. 이어 "한국과 중국 두 나라의 협력 관계가 동북아 중심이고, 나아가 세계 평화 외교의 한 축이 될 것"이라며 "연합총회가 원대하고 분명한 목표 아래 양국 간의 교류를 통해 우호 관계 확대를 더욱 힘쓰길 바란다"고 덧붙였다. 국제교류지원센터 정진해 회장도 "이번 중국 ‘양회’에서 내수 시장 확대 및 투자를 적극적으로 유치하는 등 경제에 활력을
뉴스노믹스 전상천 기자 | 장원삼 코이카(KOICA·한국국제협력단) 이사장은 지난 17일~19일(현지시각) 베트남을 공식 방문했다. 장 이사장은 베트남 정부 고위 인사들과 산업인력 양성, 과학기술 연구개발(R&D) 미래 파트너십 등 공적개발원조(ODA) 협력 방안을 논의했다. 장 이사장은 이번 3일간의 베트남 방문 중 베트남 부총리, 노동사회부 장관, 과학기술부 장관, 농업농촌개발부 장관 등을 연이어 만나 산업인력 양성, R&D 협력, 혁신적 농촌공동체 개발 등 향후 베트남 국가 발전을 위한 핵심 동력이 될 새로운 ODA 프로그램 구상을 폭넓게 논의했다. 특히 ‘코이카 개도국 산업인력 양성 프로그램’(가칭)은 코이카가 정부의 인도태평양 전략 및 한-아세안 연대구상의 구체적인 실현을 위해 기획한 신규 ‘시그니처 프로그램’으로, 베트남과 캄보디아를 비롯한 여러 개도국으로 확대될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다. 코이카는 이 프로그램을 통해 개도국 현지의 산업 수요에 맞는 숙련기능 및 전문인력의 양성을 지원함으로써 해당 국가의 산업기반을 강화하는 상생 발전의 노력을 더욱 심화해 나갈 계획이다. 이에 따라 한국의 강점인 인적자원 개발 노하우를 바탕으로 한국과
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | 1st Public-private Cooperation policy Network Forum 2024, in order to celebrate the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is going to held at Ansan global Multicultural center, South Korea on Thursday March 21, 2024. “Gyeonggi-do with no Discrimination, creating a future together” is an authentic theme of the forum with a purpose to share the values and thoughts of foreign nationals residing in South Korea, an effort to overcome racial discrimination and racism continues in the society. About 15 foreign nationals that belong to di
뉴스노믹스 전상천 기자 | 대한민국 지원으로 캄보디아 청년들이 혁신 창업의 꿈을 키워 갈 ‘디지털 스타트업의 메카’ 국립창업보육센터가 문을 열었다. 앞으로 캄보디아의 예비 창업가들은 이곳에서 사업 공간과 인공지능(AI), 블록체인 등 신기술 지도는 물론 초기 투자금까지 지원받을 수 있다. 코이카(KOICA·한국국제협력단)는 지난 14일(현지시각) 캄보디아를 공식 방문한 장원삼 이사장이 참석한 가운데 캄보디아 수도 프놈펜의 왕립프놈펜대학교 내 국립창업보육센터(National Incubation Center of Cambodia, NICC)의 개소식을 가졌다고 밝혔다. NICC는 코이카의 ‘캄보디아 산학연게 비즈니스 인큐베이팅 체계 구축사업’의 일환으로 신축된 창업 지원 공간이다. 캄보디아 정부가 ‘국립 기관’으로 인정한 NICC는 2천300㎡ 규모의 4층 건물에 사무실, 회의실, 시제품 제작소, 디지털 스튜디오 등을 갖췄다. 코이카는 NICC를 통해 디지털·과학·환경 등 고부가가치 산업 분야에서 참신한 아이디어를 가진 캄보디아 청년들이 안정적인 창업을 할 수 있도록 △사업 공간 지원 △초기 투자금(시드머니) 제공 △경영 및 디지털 기술 지도 △한-캄 대학 창업
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | South Korea’s labor force is predicted to shrink by 10 million in the coming two decades as the economically active nation is struggling with the ageing population and the low birth rates showed the data released on Monday May 6,2024. According to the Korean Peninsula Population Institute for the Future, a private think tank in Seoul., “the number of people aged between 15 and 64 stood at 36.57 million in 2023 is projected to go down to 27.17 million in 2044. As per data report, the number of elementary school freshmen that was 430,000 in 2023 is set to near
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | According to the Korean financial investment industry, the Paradise stock price closed at 15,410 won on the 3rd, the most recent trading day. It rose 8.36% compared to March 29 (14,220 won). In addition, GKL rose 9.10% from 12,860 won to 14,030 won during the same period, and Lotte Tourism Development rose 3.68% from 9,790 won to 10,150 won. It is higher than the KOSPI and KOSDAQ returns of -2.55% and -4.40% during the same period according to the financial investment industry report on May 7,2024 This upward trend can be interpreted as the result of the rec
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | South Korean Ministry of Justice and the Human Resources Development Service of Korea agreed to work together in regard to ensure the stable performance of national exams by signing a business agreement (MOU) on Friday, May 3, 2024. Both organizations are working together to increase public trust in more stable national test operations. Both organizations share necessary information for the operation and management of national exams and cooperate. According to the MOU signed between the Ministry of Justice and Human Resources Development Service of Korea.1)
뉴스노믹스 AJAY ANGELINA 기자 | South Korean government announced to recruit 300 foreign workers annually to meet the need of labor shortage in its aircraft manufacturing industry amid nation's declining birthrate. South Korean government, after consultations with the Korea Aerospace Industries Association and relevant industries announced its plan to invite 300 migrant workers on a pilot basis at least for two-years in order to address workforce shortages in the aviation manufacturing sector. This measure is being implemented by the government as the Korean aircraft manufacturers have been experienc
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | South Korean government is deploying 100 Filipino household helpers in Seoul going to start their work in early August announced by the Ministry of Employment and labor. South Korea, by issuing E-9 visa to Filipino domestic workers is going to expand domestic services like child care and housekeeping that were limited to the agriculture, fisheries, manufacturing, construction sectors, food serving in Korean restaurants, hotels and resorts, forestry and mining. South Korea has completed discussions with the Philippine government in regard of Korea’s pilot pro