내년 증시 상장을 앞두고 있는 ‘태국 1위’ 배달 앱 라인맨 웡나이(Line Man Wongnai)가 올해 중으로 판교에 R&D센터를 개소해 적극적으로 인재 유치에 나선다는 계획이다. 정인영 최고재무책임자(CFO)는 25일 코리아헤럴드와의 인터뷰에서 “한국의 기술 인재를 활용해 우리의 성장 속도를 한단계 더 높일 수 있을 것으로 기대한다”며 “한국 시장은 음식 배달과 디지털 결제 분야에서 급속히 발전해왔기 때문에, 이 분야의 경험이 동남아 신흥 시장에서의 성장에 큰 도움이 될 것”이라고 말했다. 라인맨 웡나이는 2020년 라인의 태국 배달 서비스 라인맨과 현지 식당 리뷰 플랫폼 웡나이의 합병으로 설립됐다. 이후 가파른 성장세를 이어가고 있으며 올해 상반기에는 주요 경쟁사인 그램(Grab)을 제치고 태국 배달 시장에서 점유율 1위를 차지했다. 특히 태국 최대 레스토랑 판매 관리(POS) 시스템과 디지털 결제 서비스

한국어판 Oct. 28, 2024

Line Man Wongnai, Thailand's leading food delivery app and digital solutions platform, is expected to open a research and development center in Korea in December in a move to tap into the nation’s deep pool of tech talent ahead of its planned stock debut next year. In an exclusive interview with The Korea Herald on Friday, the company’s Chief Financial Officer Chung In-young revealed that the company is actively recruiting Korean talent particularly in three sectors -- fintech

Industry Oct. 28, 2024

진행자: 김혜연, Kevin Selzer Hemingway's 'The Killers' interpreted by 4 directors in 1 film 기사 내용: 헤밍웨이가 쓴 단편소설 "살인자들," 4인 4색 감독의 시선으로 연출한 살인극에 대하여 [1] A set of creative interpretations of Ernest Hemingway’s short story “The Killers” is set to hit Korean cinemas, captivating audiences with stunning cinematography and an innovative approach. *to hit 개봉하다 *stunning 굉장히 아름다운[멋진] [2] The Korean film "The Killers" is an anthology comprising four short

Podcast Oct. 28, 2024

ICHEON, Gyeonggi Province/WONJU, Gangwon Province – On an autumn morning in October, a bustling ginseng harvest was underway in the ginseng fields of Icheon, Gyeonggi Province. Workers were busy sorting ginseng unearthed by tractors, as roots that had been buried for years finally surfaced, ready for the season’s harvest, which is between September and November. Kim Il-bong, 65, whose family has managed these ginseng fields for three generations, said he has been exclusively partnere

Industry Oct. 27, 2024

진행자: 김혜연, Kevin Selzer [KH Explains] Indonesia's halal certification: Double-edged sword for Korean food industry? 기사 내용: 인도네시아 수입식품 할랄인증 표기 의무화, 한국 식품기업에 미칠 영향에 대하여 [1] Indonesia’s new regulation mandating Halal certification for all imported food products is expected to widen the export gap between large conglomerates and small businesses in Korea due to the high costs and time need to meet the requirements. *mandating 명령[지시]하다 *widen 확대하다, 넓히다 [2] After a five-year grace period, t

Podcast Oct. 24, 2024

Emily Cho, president and chief marketing officer of Hanjin Logistics Corporation, visited 11 countries in the first half of this year alone as she continued adding impetus to extending the global shipping network of the company her grandfather founded 79 years ago. "I try to be present in meetings with our global clients, hoping to help foster long-term, solid partnerships with them," Cho told The Korea Herald in a recent interview at her office in central Seoul, a day before her busin

Industry Oct. 21, 2024

Indonesia’s new regulation mandating Halal certification for all imported food products is expected to widen the export gap between large conglomerates and small businesses in Korea due to the high costs and time need to meet the requirements. After a five-year grace period, the Indonesian government has officially ordered businesses in most industries to be halal compliant and halal certified, starting Thursday. While products lacking halal certification can still be exported, they must b

Industry Oct. 20, 2024

Coupang has announced the completion of its Gwangju fulfillment center, which will become the company’s largest Rocket Delivery hub for South Jeolla Province. The company said the new facility also aims to expand sales channels for local small and medium-sized enterprises and contribute to revitalizing the regional economy. The completion ceremony took place Monday at the Pyeongdong industrial complex, attended by over 100 guests, including Gwangju Mayor Kang Gi-jung and Coupang Representa

Industry Oct. 14, 2024

Korean Air said Friday it has launched the "Dive into K-style" program to help its new foreign national crew members enhance their understanding of Korean culture and the company. New employees from Japan and Southeast Asia joined the program in August and October, respectively, with another session set to be held for Chinese employees in December. After a four-year hiatus, the nation's flag carrier resumed recruitment of foreign national crew members this year. A total of 85 ne

Industry Oct. 11, 2024

As South Korea moves to achieve its renewable energy goals by 2050, strategic partnerships and innovative technologies will be essential in overcoming existing challenges and maximizing the potential of renewable resources, according to Karen Bomber, chief commercial officer of the Energy Industries division of ABB, a Swiss-based multinational tech company specializing in electrification, automation and digitalization solutions. In an interview with The Korea Herald at ABB's Korea office in

Industry Oct. 9, 2024

SPC Group's bakery brand Paris Baguette has signed contracts to enter the markets of Thailand, Brunei and Laos, aiming to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia. On Monday, Paris Baguette finalized a master franchising agreement with Berjaya Food, which has supported its expansion into Malaysia and the Philippines, to newly operate the bakery chain in Thailand and Brunei. As for Laos, a separate master franchising agreement was established with Kolao Group, a prominent local firm in the

Industry Oct. 9, 2024

Laughter and cheers from parents filled the air during the Balance Bike Race With Yamaha Motor, part of the inaugural Wellness Seoul 2024 held at Sebitseom Banpo along the Han River in southern Seoul on Sunday. The event, designed for children aged 3 to 5, allowed them to race on pedal-less bicycles, helping them develop balance and enjoy the thrill of riding on two wheels before transitioning to traditional bikes. On the other side, teenagers had the opportunity of minibike riding. Big smiles

Industry Oct. 7, 2024

In celebration of the health, mindfulness, and well-being of global citizens, Herald Media Group hosted Wellness Seoul 2024 on Sunday, a day-long festival held by the Han River in southern Seoul. Despite the cloudy weather, more than 10,000 participants filled the main venue and surrounding area all day long. Under the shared vision of "Creating A Life Of Wellness," the opening ceremony featured Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, Olympic marathon gold medalist Lee Bong-ju, Daewoo E&C Chairman

Industry Oct. 7, 2024

Lifestyle brand developer Egnis announced Wednesday that it began partnership with the Oklahoma government in hopes to expand its German subsidiary Xolution's resealable can business in the US. The business agreement signing ceremony held Tuesday at The Shilla Seoul, was attended by Park Chan-ho, CEO of Egnis, Evan Brown, executive director of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce’s Economic Development, Growth and Expansion division and Marc Von Rettberg, CEO and managing director at X

Industry Oct. 2, 2024

Posco Group Chairman Chang In-hwa underscored the urgent need for a "future-oriented strategy," during his address to executives at the 2024 Posco Forum, which took place at the Posco Global R&D Center in Songdo-dong, Incheon on Tuesday. Now in its sixth year, the theme of this year’s forum is "Navigating Crisis, Innovating for Future." Some 100 executives from the group's affiliated companies will convene for two days to gain insights from external experts and

Industry Oct. 1, 2024