Hyundai to tap robot dog Spot as facility inspector, security guard in factories
Sep 10, 2021 23:44 pm UTC| Economy Business
Hyundai Motor Group is considering deploying the four-legged, dog-like robot developed by Boston Dynamics Inc. dubbed Spot as a facility safety inspector and security guard in its production lines. This was revealed by...
UK, Ireland braces for McDonald's McPlant Burger debut in over 250 locations
Sep 10, 2021 23:35 pm UTC| Economy Business
McDonalds announced that its McPlant burger will be trialed at 10 restaurants in Coventry later this month, before being rolled out to over 250 locations throughout England and Ireland in mid-October. McDonalds...
Burger King permanently bans artificial ingredients and roll out 'Keep it Real Meals'
Sep 10, 2021 09:59 am UTC| Business Economy
Burger King announced on Thursday, Sept. 9, that it will be banning artificial ingredients in its food menu in the United States. The fast-food chain said that 120 items will be permanently removed as part of its extensive...
Cathay Pacific confirms closure of its London pilot base
Sep 10, 2021 09:07 am UTC| Business Economy
Cathay Pacific Airways, the flag carrier of Hong Kong, is set to shut down its pilot base in London. It was added that the airline will also be reviewing the remaining bases in the U.S. to decide if it will close them too...
Ford is shutting its vehicle production in India and will take a $2 billion hit for the move
Sep 10, 2021 07:30 am UTC| Business Economy
Ford Motor will be shutting down its plants in India as it made the decision to end vehicle production in the country. With this move, the American firm is now the latest carmaker to cancel in a market being dominated by...
KT acquires Epsilon global data company
Sep 10, 2021 06:48 am UTC| Business Economy
KT Corp., one of the leading telecom companies in South Korea, purchased a 100% stake in Epsilon, a London headquartered data firm. The former announced on Thursday, Sept. 9, that the deal is worth ₩170 billion or around...
SK Innovation, Ford extends joint battery venture to build production plant in Europe
Sep 10, 2021 05:18 am UTC| Business Economy
SK Innovation and Ford have been working together for the production of electric vehicle batteries in the United States and now they are extending their partnership and planning to build a new plant in Europe. It was...
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