The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai has published a report revealing that US companies in China are experiencing record-low profits, with a staggering 66% of 306 polled companies reporting profitability in 2023. This figure is a stark contrast to the 80% reported in 2020, indicating a signi
When it comes to starting a business, Minnesota is often overlooked as a hub for entrepreneurship. According to a recent study by Eton Venture Services, the state ranks 10th in the country for launching the fewest businesses, with 1,065 businesses started per 100,000 residents. But is this ranking e
In South Africa, a country with a deep-seated healthcare crisis, a unique solution has emerged: the Phelophepa health train. For the past 30 years, this mobile clinic has been traveling across the country, providing free medical attention to over 375,000 people annually. The train's impact is undeni
AGS Entertainment is poised to make its mark in the South Indian cinema landscape with its most ambitious project yet, "The Greatest of All Time" (GOAT). The action thriller, directed by Venkat Prabhu and starring Vijay, is the company's 25th production. As the CEO of Chennai-based AGS Entertainment
In a move that has sent shockwaves across the region, the Philippines has withdrawn its coastguard ship, the Teresa Magbanua, from the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea. The vessel had been stationed at the reef since April, but was forced to return to port after a months-long stand-off w
ESPN College Gameday is a beloved institution in the world of college football, combining humor, excitement, and insight. This week, they're descending upon Columbia, South Carolina, and the guest picker for this special episode is none other than Dawn Staley, the legendary coach of the University o
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ) has issued a public alert, urging citizens to be on high alert for two teenage boys who escaped from the Three Rivers Behavioral Health facility in Lexington County on August 28. Malachi Joseph Ussery, 18, from Columbia, and Robert Richard Lo
South Carolina's Department of Public Health has been awarded a $925,389 grant from the United States Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women to support sexual assault survivors. The grant will cover two years and aims to provide services to those affected by sexual assault, increas
Imagine a 3-acre lagoon in the heart of Oak Hills, surrounded by acres of forestry, transformed into a thriving hub of recreation and relaxation. The project will feature a 1.5-acre beach area, tennis courts, a kids' zone, wedding peninsula, waterfront restaurants, retail hub, hotel, water sports
Imagine a world where a single messaging app has become the heart of South Korea's 15th largest conglomerate by assets. That's the reality for Brian Kim, the founder of Kakao Corp. He's now facing trial for allegedly rigging prices during the takeover battle for K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment Co.
