S. Korea to increase egg imports to 100 million in August and September to stabilize prices
Aug 04, 2021 21:52 pm UTC| Economy Business
South Korea will import 100 million eggs in August and September to help stabilize high prices amid a pick-up in consumer inflation. The country imported 70 million eggs in June and brought in 144 million eggs between...
Tyson Foods joins major companies in requiring vaccinations for workers
Aug 04, 2021 09:35 am UTC| Business Economy
Tyson Foods Inc. is the latest company in the United States to announce the requirement for workers to be vaccinated. The American multinational company that operates in the food industry joined many others in changing...
McDonald’s Singapore to launch Crispy Hainanese Chicken Burger in collaboration with Ben Yeo
Aug 04, 2021 08:38 am UTC| Business Economy
McDonalds Singapore is offering a new kind of burger In celebration of the nations National Day on Aug. 9. The fast-food chain is releasing the limited edition sandwich called the Crispy Hainanese Chicken Burger on Aug....
Pepsi to dispose of Tropicana, Naked to focus on zero-calorie drinks and healthy snacks
Aug 04, 2021 07:44 am UTC| Business Economy
PepsiCo decided to sell some of its juice drink brands to private equity firm PAI Partners. It was reported that the deal is valued at $3.3 billion. As per Fox Business, Pepsi is selling Tropicana, Naked, and other...
Sanofi is buying Translate Bio to develop COVID-19 vaccine
Aug 04, 2021 06:22 am UTC| Business Economy
Sanofi will be acquiring mRNA developer, Translate Bio, and this was revealed on Monday, Aug. 4. The French pharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris was reported to have offered to buy the US-based company after...
HSBC, ADB, Citi, Prudential draw up a plan to shut coal plants in Asia
Aug 04, 2021 05:33 am UTC| Business Economy
HSBC, ADB, Citi, Prudential have come together to make a plan to expedite the closure of coal-powered plants in Asia. Based on the report, it was the UK-based insurance company that developed the initiative. According...
Samsung posts 22.74 million won semiconductor revenue in Q2 to overtake Intel for top spot
Aug 03, 2021 22:16 pm UTC| Economy Business
South Koreas Samsung Electronics Co. racked up 22.74 trillion won in semiconductor revenue in the second quarter to overtake US rival Intel, which posted a $19.6 billion revenue. Excluding the contribution of a unit...
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