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Global Love Report – January 22nd, 2025 English summary by Margaret W Rise of Matchmaking Agencies in South Korea South Korea’s matchmaking industry is experiencing significant growth, with nearly 1,000 agencies operating nationwide in 2024. These agencies have reported a remarkable 30% increase in business over recent years, particularly among young singles. The COVID-19 pandemic…

Global Love Report – January 15th, 2025 English summary by Margaret W Karine Le Marchand, a prominent French television host known for her popular dating show “L’amour est dans le pré” (Love is in the Meadow), has recently announced her latest venture: a modern matchmaking service that embraces the concept of “slow dating.” New Matchmaking…

Global Love Report – December 4th, 2024 English summary by Margaret W Antwerp-based Altēro has acquired DateDesk, a matchmaking agency based in Flanders. The acquisition comes after DateDesk experienced exceptional membership growth within its first year of operation. Founded by relationship experts Elke Clijsters and Rita Matoukou, DateDesk established itself as a matchmaking agency in…

Global Love Report – November 13th, 2024 English summary by Margaret W IBJ Co., Ltd., Japan’s leading matchmaking agency, has set a new record with 72,728 successful matches in October 2024. This milestone underscores the growing popularity of professional matchmaking services in Japan, where the company’s membership is approaching 100,000. To celebrate this achievement and…

Global Love Report – October 23rd, 2024 English summary by Margaret W A new personalized matchmaking agency, Emilie B, was recently established near Lisieux, France, by Emilie Blanche. The agency caters to singles, divorcees, and widows/widowers who are looking for serious and long-term relationships. After a decade in corporate management, Emilie decided to leave her…

Global Love Report – October 16th, 2024 English summary by Margaret W In Indonesia, matchmaking services have become a popular resource for many seeking help in finding a life partner. Indonesia’s leading news portal, Kompas.com, recently interviewed matchmaker Rastrianez, who is certified by the Global Love Institute. She shared some interesting insights regarding matchmaking in…

Global Love Report – August 21st, 2024 English summary by Margaret W Finding a life partner in today’s fast-paced world is not an easy task. Social circles shrink, and busy work schedules make it harder to meet potential partners. This is where innovative matchmaking services like Blind Date Indonesia come into play. Despite being less…

Global Love Report – August 14th, 2024 English summary by Margaret W Matchmaking agencies face competition from dating apps that have revolutionized how people connect and find love. Despite this tough competition, many agencies are innovating and complementing their traditional methods. One such matchmaking agency in Spain is Lazos, led by Alicia López, a psychologist…

Global Love Report – August 7th, 2024 English summary by Margaret W Matchmaking agencies in France are experiencing a revival as people seek alternatives to dating apps. People are increasingly drawn to matchmaking services for genuine connections, privacy, and a structured approach to finding love. The successes of agencies like Valérie Périnel’s in Rhône-Alpes, Elite…

Global Love Report – July 17th, 2024 English summary by Margaret W A recent study by Parship.at, an online dating agency based in Austria, reveals that 2.3 million Austrians have found love through the internet, whether via websites, social media, or dating apps. The data shows that 1.5 million people have moved in with someone…