LONDON, Jan. 6, 2026 -- Pole Star Global, a world leader in maritime intelligence and regulatory compliance solutions, today announced the launch of the Maritime Transparency Index (MTI) — a machine learning-powered risk scoring system that transforms maritime compliance from complexity into clarity. MTI assigns vessels, voyages, and associated parties transparent scores from 0 (Hard Dark) to 5 (Transparent), distilling complex vessel histories, ownership structures, and behavioral anomalies into credit-style ratings that compliance teams, port authorities, and ship owners can
BANGKOK, Jan. 6, 2026 -- VT Markets continues to broaden its positive impact across Asia with a new CSR donation to five schools in Thailand: Ban Lumrang Community School, Ban Nong Moo School, Ban Yang Soong School, Ban Rai Charoen School, and Thairath Wittaya 21 School, building on its recent donation to schools in Indonesia. For many young learners, these footballs serve as a gateway to physical activity and shared community experiences. This milestone forms part of the company's wider Southeast Asia initiative announced in 2025 and reinforces its dedication to creating meani
SINGAPORE and LAGOS, Nigeria, Jan. 6, 2026 -- Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, today announced a landmark collaboration with Sterling Bank, one of Nigeria's leading full-service commercial banks, to drive easy-access cross-border payments for Nigerians in the diaspora. This alliance ultimately ushers in a new standard for cross-border payments, empowering Nigerians abroad with a quicker and simpler method of sending funds home. With an estimated 17 million Nigerians living and working abroad, demand for fast, transparent and dependable financial co
[ 메디채널 김장윤(JASON KIM) 기자 ] Featuring global sensations TAEYONG and YUTA, alongside leading Thai acts who ignited the celebrations BANGKOK, Jan. 6, 2026 -- One Bangkok reaffirmed its status as a global celebration landmark with a truly magnificent New Year's Eve spectacle, "One Bangkok Countdown Celebration 2026: The Empire of ONE." This grand gathering captivated a multitude of music fans and tourists, immersing them in an evening of unparalleled joy and excitement as it ushered in the Year of the Fire Horse. The electrifying highlight featured world-renowned K-Pop supersta
ラスベガス、2026年1月6日 -- 関税による圧力や経済の不確実性が事業環境に影響を及ぼす中、全米民生技術協会(Consumer Technology Association、CTA)®は本日、米国消費者向けテクノロジー産業予測(U.S. Consumer Technology Industry Forecast)を発表し、米国の消費者向けテクノロジー業界の収益が2026年に5,650億ドルに達し、前年比3.7%の成長が見込まれることを示しました。この予測は、CES® 2026のメディア・デー期間中に開催されるCTAの「注目すべきテックトレンド(Tech Trends to Watch)」イベントにおいて発表され、業界リーダーが一堂に会し、最新のイノベーションについて議論するとともに、今後1年の展望を見極めます。 この見通しは、企業が経済的課題、サプライチェーンの変化、消費者支出への圧力の高まりに対応する中で、重要な局面における業界の強靭性を浮き彫りにしています。 「関税やより広範な経済的圧力が強まる中でも、米国の消費者は生産性、接続性、そして生活の質を向上させるテクノロジーへの投資を続けています」と、会長兼CEOのGary Shapiro氏は述べました。「しかし、企業が関税適用前に積み上げた在庫を消化し、2026年に
HANGZHOU, China, Jan. 6, 2026 -- In the latest sustainability assessment results announced by EcoVadis, Astronergy has achieved an exceptional score of 86, earning the "Platinum" rating at Group Level and making Astronergy the first company in China's PV industry to receive the certification. This is the highest sustainability honor awarded by EcoVadis, placing Astronergy in the TOP 1% of all rated companies globally! In the four assessment scopes, Astronergy earned outstanding scores: 90 in Environment, 85 in Labor & Human Rights, 87 in Ethics, and 83 in Sustaina
- 글로벌 톱 1% 진입 항저우, 중국 2026년 1월 6일 -- 아스트로너지(Astronergy)가 최근 발표된 에코바디스(EcoVadis) 지속가능성 평가 결과에서 86점이라는 높은 점수를 받으며 그룹 전체가 "플래티넘" 등급을 획득, 중국 태양광 업계 최초로 인증 획득 기업이 되었다. "플래티넘"은 에코바디스가 지속가능성에 대해 수여하는 최고 영예로, 아스트로너지가 전 세계 평가 대상 기업 중 상위 1%에 속한다는 의미다. 아스트로너지는 4가지 평가 부문에서 우수한 점수를 받았다. 환경 90점, 노동 및 인권 85점, 윤리 87점, 지속 가능 조달 83점이었다. 이번 성과는 아스트로너지의 지속 가능성 역량이 업계 최고 수준임을 보여주는 동시에 책임감 있는 태양광 제조 및 공급망 거버넌스 분야에서 글로벌 벤치마크로서 역할이 강화되는 계기가 되었다. 하이양 황(Haiyang Huang) 에스트로너지 EVP 겸 CSO는 "이번 인정은 전략적 결정, 기업 지배구조, 제조 및 공급망 관리 전반에서 지속 가능성을 확보하려는 아스트로너지의 오랜 의지가 반영된 것&qu
Home appliances connected to SmartThings app enable lower insurance premiums through simple assessment process at no additional cost LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2026 -- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced Smart Home Savings, a new service developed with Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB), Munich Re's powerhouse for technology-driven risk management services and a leading provider of equipment and appliance insurance. The service can help U.S. consumers lower home insurance premiums by recognizing the protective capabilities of existing Samsung home appliances connected to the SmartThings[
NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 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. NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + NYSE Becomes Exclusive Stock Exchange Partner of America250 Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on January 5th Stocks open fractionally higher as Wall Street kicks off its first full week of 2026 trading; technology shares continue to outperform in extended trade. NYSE-listed oil giants s
라스베이거스, 2026년 1월 5일 -- 관세 압박과 경제적 불확실성이 기업 업황에 부담을 주고 있는 가운데 2026년 소비자 기술 산업 매출이 전년 대비 3.7% 성장한 5650억 달러에 달할 것으로 전망됐다. 미국 소비자 기술협회(Consumer Technology Association)®는 4일 CES® 2026 미디어 데이 기간 중 열린 주목할 기술 트렌드(Tech Trends to Watch) 행사에서 이 같은 내용이 담긴 미국 소비자 기술 산업 전망(U.S. Consumer Technology Industry Forecast)을 발표했다. 이날 행사에는 업계 리더들이 모여 최신 기술 혁신을 논의하고, 2026년의 산업 흐름을 전망했다. 이번 CTA 전망은 경제적 불확실성과 공급망 재편, 소비 지출 압박이 겹친 상황에서도 소비자 기술 산업이 회복력을 유지하고 있음을 확인해준다. 게리 샤피로(Gary Shapiro) CTA 회장 겸 최고경영자(CEO)는 "관세와 광범위한 경제적 압박이 심화하는 상황에서도 미국인들은 생산성, 연결성, 삶의 질을 향상시키는 기술에 대한 투자를 놓지 않고 있