[ 메디채널 황정호 기자 ] 리야드, 사우디아라비아, 2026년 1월 9일 -- 반다르 빈 이브라힘 알코라예프(Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef) 사우디아라비아 산업광물자원부 장관(Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources)이 후원하는 글로벌 광물 혁신 경진대회(Global Minerals Innovation Competition) 1기 대면 부트캠프가 칼리드 빈 살레 알 무다이퍼(Khalid bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer) 산업광물자원부 광업 담당 차관이 참석한 가운데 "미래 광물 개척자"라는 제목으로 개막했다. 이 대회는 산업광물자원부가 국가산업개발물류 프로그램(National Industrial Development and Logistics Program, NIDLP)과 함께 주관하는 행사다. 이번 대면 부트캠프는 2026년 1월 8일 목요일에 시작해 2026년 1월 10일까지 이어지며 예선을 통과한 32개국 대표 356명이 글로벌 무대에서 자웅을 겨룬다. 참가자는 전 세계 57개국에서 신청한 1,812명 중에서 선발되어 이번 대회의 국제적
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2026 -- Rokid, a global pioneer in human-computer interaction and augmented reality, announced a strategic collaboration with Ant International, a leading global digital payment, digitisation, and financial technology provider, to enable payment functionality on Rokid Glasses and Rokid Ai Glasses Style—the world's first open ecosystem AI smart glasses, recently unveiled globally at CES 2026, expanding real-world use cases for AI-powered wearable technology. The integration with Alipay+ GlassPay, an embedded payment solution designed by Ant International spec
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 8, 2026 -- IMG (International Medical Group) is now accepting applications for its Student Journey Scholarship, a program designed to help international students fund their studies at a U.S. college or university. Entries for the 2026 Spring semester will be accepted January 1-March 31, 2026, and one student will be selected to receive a $5,000 scholarship. To apply for IMG's Student Journey Scholarship, applicants are asked to submit a 500-word essay or 3-minute video describing their journey that led them to pursue higher education in the United Stat
NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on January 8th Stocks are down early Thursday as Wall Street adjusts to President Trump's second-year agenda. Defense stocks like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin surged 7% pre-market after Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027. Technology shares remain in demand as investors b
[ 메디채널 황정호 기자 ] Veteran Aerospace Aftermarket Sales Executive to Advance Global Commercial Strategy BIRMINGHAM, England, Jan. 8, 2026 -- Dunlop Aircraft Tyres ("Dunlop"), a leading independent global designer and manufacturer of high-performance aircraft tyres serving the commercial, military and freighter aircraft markets, announced today the appointment of Lee Timbrell as Chief Commercial Officer. In his new role, Mr. Timbrell will lead the company's global commercial efforts, including strategy, sales, business development and customer engagement. Dunlop is a portfolio c
DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 8, 2026 -- Reflecting its strategic business direction, STARTRADER seals a deal with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and becomes the league's Official Partner, which marks a significant milestone in the company's continued growth and expansion. Fans will see STARTRADER's brand integrated across key NBA touchpoints. From in-arena backdrops to broadcast-visible placements and select league media platforms, STARTRADER will benefit from high-impact visibility as audiences experience year-round storytelling across digital, broadcast, and
Comprehensive coverage for every stage of the health journey, plus a welcome offer supporting mental health HONG KONG, Jan. 8, 2026 -- Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong today announced the launch of the Cigna Healthcare VitalGuard Critical Illness PlanTM (the "Plan"), expanding its medical insurance portfolio with critical illness protection to deliver comprehensive health and financial protection for customers and their families across every stage of life. Jonathan Spiers, CEO at Cigna Healthcare Hong Kong, said: "As healthcare costs rise and criti
[ 메디채널 황정호 기자 ] Redefining the future of finance and sport through a shared commitment with AFA Hong Kong, Jan. 8, 2026 -- In a landmark move celebrating ambition, discipline, and collective triumph, ATFX, the leading global online trading CFDs broker, has officially partnered with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) as a regional sponsor. Anchored in ATFX's theme "Road to Goals," the partnership celebrates preparation, precision, and resilience through the fusion of sport and finance. Strategic Alignment between ATFX and AFA Professional football
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 8, 2026 -- Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim AlKhorayef, the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, His Excellency Eng. Khalid bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer, the Vice-Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs, inaugurated the in-person bootcamp of the first edition of the Global Minerals Innovation Competition, titled "Future Minerals Pioneers". The competition is organized by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in partnership with the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP). 
STOCKHOLM, Jan. 8, 2026 -- EQT AB's Year-end Report 2025 will be published on Thursday 22 January 2026 at approximately 07:00 CET. EQT will host a conference call at 08:30 CET to present the report, followed by a Q&A session. The presentation and a video link for the webcast will be available here from the time of the publication of the Year-end Report. To participate by phone and ask questions during the Q&A, please register here in advance. Upon registration, you will receive your personal dial-in details. The webcast can be followed live here and a recording wi