Tokyo Olympic organizers disallow alcohol sale at venues
Jun 23, 2021 18:36 pm UTC| Economy Sports
Tokyo Olympic organizers have now disallowed sales of alcoholic beverages to spectators at competition venues, as complaints grew against apparent consideration for sponsors such as Asahi Breweries. Organizers had...
Microsoft's market value exceeds $2 trillion
Jun 23, 2021 14:21 pm UTC| Economy Business
Microsofts market value exceeded $2 trillion during trading on Tuesday, becoming only the second publicly traded US company, after Apple, to reach such a valuation. Its stock climbed 1.1 percent to $265.51. Microsoft...
Coinbase plunges 2% due to poor performance by Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
Jun 23, 2021 12:33 pm UTC| Economy Digital Currency Business
Coinbase fell 2 percent Tuesday to about $217 as Bitcoin prices tumbled, proving that it is not immune from the price volatility of other cryptocurrencies. The price slide is directly attributed to poor performance by...
Burger King Singapore launches plant-based Whopper following requests from customers
Jun 23, 2021 10:37 am UTC| Business Economy
Burger King Singapore added a new item to its menu and it just pleased many vegan customers. This is because the fast-food chain launched its plant-based Whopper burger that is perfect for people who prefer the meatless...
LG Elec pulls out from Hanon Systems acquisition bid
Jun 23, 2021 10:12 am UTC| Business Economy
LG Electronics has been previously reported to be interested in buying a controlling stake in Hanon Systems, a firm that manufactures automotive air conditioning systems, modules, compressors and radiators. However, in a...
Nissan trying to avert 3rd straight year of losses, CEO tells shareholders
Jun 23, 2021 09:50 am UTC| Economy Business
Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida promised disgruntled shareholders that the company was doing its best to avert a third straight year of losses and that profitability is improving. Uchida added that Nissan boasts...
Wendy’s, 'Rick and Morty' drops new promo ad
Jun 23, 2021 09:47 am UTC| Business Economy
Wendys started promoting the return of Rick and Morty season 5 last week. While the animated adult sitcom already premiered on June 20, it appears that the burger joint and the shows collaboration is not yet...
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