US firms express support for S. Korean bill that curb app store operators
Aug 05, 2021 23:47 pm UTC| Economy Technology
US-based Coalition for App Fairness, a group opposing commissions that major app stores collect from developers, expressed support for South Koreas bill that seeks to curb app store collections. Amendments to the...
S. Korea raises cyber threat warning due to growing cyberattacks
Aug 05, 2021 23:44 pm UTC| Economy Technology
South Koreas ICT ministry raised the countrys cyber threat warning level to respond to growing cyberattacks and threats related to the countrys COVID-19 relief funds, such as ransomware. The government has a five-tier...
Cheesecake Factory is planning to launch its new loyalty program
Aug 05, 2021 12:18 pm UTC| Business Economy
Cheesecake Factory is cooking up something new, and it is not a new cake, drinks, or food item. It was revealed that the American restaurant company known for its cheesecake selections is currently developing its new...
Rihanna is now a billionaire, and here’s how she raked in tons of cash - and it is not due to music
Aug 05, 2021 11:56 am UTC| Business Economy
Rihanna is known worldwide as a singer, actress, and fashion designer, but not many know that she is also a businesswoman. The 33-year-old is now a certified billionaire, and most people will be surprised to know that what...
McDonald's Korea apologized after admission of serving expired buns and tortillas
Aug 05, 2021 10:57 am UTC| Business Economy
McDonalds Korea issued an apology to its customers after it was discovered that one of its fast-food outlets in Seoul has been serving expired hamburger buns and tortillas. The restaurant admitted the mistake and expressed...
Target offering free college tuition and books to over 340,000 team members to attract workers
Aug 05, 2021 10:45 am UTC| Business Economy
Target, the eighth-largest retailer in the U.S., announced new benefit programs for its workers this week. The company revealed that it will be offering 100% free college tuition to its team members, and books are included...
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