SsangYong Motor's first EV to be launched in Europe on October
Jun 16, 2021 15:06 pm UTC| Economy Business
SsangYong Motor Co. will launch its first electric vehicle (EV) dubbed Korando Emotion in Europe later in October to speed up its sales process. SsangYong has begun domestic production of the Korando Emotion. Chung...
S. Korea eyes carbon neutrality by commercializing carbon capture and utilization products by 2030
Jun 16, 2021 14:50 pm UTC| Economy Nature
South Korea plans to go carbon neutral by commercializing 14 carbon capture and utilization products by 2030 and to invest over 100 billion won annually for the development of the technology beginning 2023. The progress...
Kakao edges Naver for third spot among S. Korea's most valuable firms
Jun 16, 2021 13:01 pm UTC| Economy Business
Kakao Corp. posted a market capitalization of 64.1 trillion won to take the third spot among South Koreas most valuable company following chip giants Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix Inc. The upward march was due to...
Hybe: BTS’ new song ‘Butter’ reportedly increased the company’s market value
Jun 16, 2021 10:02 am UTC| Business Economy
Hybe, formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment, saw its market valuation shoot up to an amazing number after BTS Butter track was released and subsequently dominated all the music charts around the world. The companys value...
Automakers go to trial to challenge Massachusetts' 'Right to Repair' law
Jun 16, 2021 09:33 am UTC| Economy Law Business
Trade group Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing GM, Fiat Chrysler, and several other automakers took the witness stand to contest Massachusetts Right to Repair law requiring automakers to provide expanded...
Starbucks promotes John Culver as new COO as Roz Brewer leaves post
Jun 16, 2021 09:26 am UTC| Business Economy
Starbucks announced on Tuesday, June 15, that it has named John Culver as the companys new chief operating officer. He will be taking over the post that will be vacated by Roz Brewer, who left the firm in...
Wendy's launches ‘Rick and Morty’ beverages on the menu
Jun 16, 2021 09:01 am UTC| Business Economy
Wendys already built a good relationship with Adult Swims Rick and Morty sitcom after collaborations in the past. Now their partnership has been extended, and the fast-food chain is introducing something refreshing for its...
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