GM announces new recall for additional 73,000 Bolt EVs due to fire risks
Aug 23, 2021 05:57 am UTC| Business Economy
GM has expanded its Chevy Bolt electric vehicles recall by announcing the need to fix additional 73,000 units of the said EV model. The new recall affects those that were fitted with LG brand batteries that may cause a...
PepsiCo challenging Coke Zero Sugar fans to shift to its Pepsi Zero Sugar
Aug 22, 2021 13:23 pm UTC| Life Economy
Pepsi challenged Coca-Colas fans to try Pepsis sugar-free soda and even offered to reimburse the cost of a 20-ounce Pepsi Zero Sugar for curious consumers. In a press release, Pepsi said it is welcoming former Coke Zero...
Coca-Cola still the world's top soft drink brand despite decline in brand value to $33.2 billion
Aug 22, 2021 05:58 am UTC| Economy Business
Coca-Colas brand value declined to $33.2 billion but retained its title as the worlds most valuable and strongest soft drink brand, with second place Pepsi posting a much lower brand value of $18.4 billion. The third to...
Hydrogen: UK government sees future in low-carbon fuel – but what's the reality?
Aug 22, 2021 01:27 am UTC| Business Economy
The UKs long-awaited hydrogen strategy has set out the governments plans for a world-leading hydrogen economy that it says would generate 900 million (US$1.2 million) and create over 9,000 jobs by 2030, potentially rising...
Australia's 4.6% unemployment rate hints at what's possible, but it's not the real thing
Aug 22, 2021 01:17 am UTC| Economy
This week provided a first tiny glimpse into the labour-market fallout from Australias recent lockdowns. Australian Bureau of Statistics published the wage price index for the June quarter yesterday, showing sluggish...
Consumer borrowing was heavily restricted in 1940s to curb inflation – it's time we did it again
Aug 22, 2021 01:06 am UTC| Economy
There has been much talk about a potential inflation surge as countries lift pandemic restrictions and seek to resume normal economic activity. In recent months, US prices have risen more than 5% year-on-year. In the UK,...
How the gig economy could suffer from a labour shortage – but workers may be better off
Aug 22, 2021 01:06 am UTC| Economy
The long-term impact of COVID-19 on the economy will not be clear for some time. But in the UK, the easing of pandemic related restrictions has coincided with significant labour shortages and the driving up of wages....
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects