Climate change fueling need for property insurance: study
Sep 08, 2021 23:50 pm UTC| Economy Nature
Climate change-driven events will propel a threefold surge in property insurance premiums over the coming two decades, according to a study published by Swiss Re. These events include frequent and stronger weather,...
Ford Motor hires Apple's long-rumored EV group leader Doug Field
Sep 08, 2021 23:41 pm UTC| Economy Business
Ford Motor Co. has hired Doug Field away from Apple to become its chief advanced technology and embedded systems officer. Field will oversee efforts including vehicle controls, enterprise connectivity, and driver...
Toyota searching for more partners to help it compete in hydrogen-powered car racing
Sep 08, 2021 23:36 pm UTC| Economy Sports
Toyota Motor Corp. is searching for more partners to help it compete in hydrogen-powered auto racing. The Japanese automaker is building a hydrogen supply network to cover the energy production source for transporting...
Crypto price surge triggers demand for crypto mining equipment in Vietnam
Sep 08, 2021 23:28 pm UTC| Digital Currency Economy
Prices of cryptocurrency mining equipment have increased in Vietnam due to surging cryptocurrency prices with other livelihood options being limited by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. With the price of bitcoin moving...
Visa to bring cryptocurrency services to Brazil’s traditional banks
Sep 08, 2021 23:23 pm UTC| Digital Currency Economy
Visa is planning to bring cryptocurrency services to traditional banking platforms in Brazil, including investments in cryptocurrencies and ETFs with no intermediates and cryptocurrency payment cards. The company is...
Impossible Foods releases its “meatless” chicken nuggets in the US
Sep 08, 2021 12:50 pm UTC| Business Economy
Impossible Foods just announced the launch of its own version of plant-based chicken nuggets. The company is selling its new product through grocery stores and they will also be distributed in restaurants for meat...
Burger King Korea up for sale as Affinity Equity Partners pulls out from its franchise operation
Sep 08, 2021 10:07 am UTC| Business Economy
The owner of Burger King Korea and Burger King Japan, Affinity Equity Partners, just put the two fast-food franchises up for sale. The Hong Kong-based Asian private equity company reportedly made the move as it is planning...
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