Hyundai, Naver team up for remote test-drive experience via metaverse interactive driving
Jun 28, 2021 09:00 am UTC| Business Economy
Hyundai Motor is offering something unique to consumers or people who are interested in its vehicles. The South Korean automaker will keep providing interactive experiences to car enthusiasts around the world. In fact,...
Boeing 777X: US FAA will not certify the new plane model before 2023
Jun 28, 2021 07:52 am UTC| Business Economy
Boeing is aiming to officially fly its 777X model soon, but it hit a snag as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration did not issue permission for it to move forward for its certification. Without the approval, it is...
Volkswagen to resume production in Mexico following halt due to chip shortage
Jun 28, 2021 06:42 am UTC| Business Economy
Volkswagen Mexico revealed on Sunday, June 27, that it would be resuming operations in three of its production units. This is expected to start from next week and in July after the production was forced to stop as the...
Johnson & Johnson dodges trial by paying $230 million settlement over opioid claims
Jun 28, 2021 05:44 am UTC| Business Economy
Johnson Johnson is set to pay $230 million to settle a legal case over claims it encouraged and bolstered the opioid addiction predicament in the state of New York. Then again, it was mentioned that despite settling, the...
KH Group to acquire Alpensia Resort for 710 billion won, bares development plans
Jun 26, 2021 22:29 pm UTC| Economy Business
KH Gangwon Development signed an agreement with Gangwong Province to acquire the Alpensia Resort in PyeongChang, which served as the main location for the 2018 Winter Olympics, for 710 billion won. The deal is scheduled...
S. Korean researchers reveal method of using fat insects in producing eco-friendly biodiesel
Jun 26, 2021 22:14 pm UTC| Economy Science Business
South Korean researchers announced a method of producing environment-friendly fuels by utilizing the remains of high-fat black soldier flies. The method uses leftover fat from black soldier flies to produce animal feed,...
Shareholders oust Nagayama as Toshiba chairman
Jun 26, 2021 21:48 pm UTC| Economy Business
Toshiba Corp Chairman Osamu Nagayama and another board member failed to get shareholder approval for their reappointments, as nine of the other candidates were approved. Nagayama was under pressure to resign after an...
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