May 11, 2021 10:22 am UTC| Business Economy
Lee Jae Yong, the imprisoned Samsung heir and company head, may be walking out of prison earlier than his actual time to serve. This is because South Koreas President Moon Jae In reportedly softened a bit, leaving the door...
Mattel launches recycle program for used Barbie dolls and toys
May 11, 2021 10:15 am UTC| Business Economy
Mattel announced a new program where kids can return their Barbie dolls and old toys once they are done with them. In other words, the American toymaker is also getting into the recycling trend for a better world. A...
Honda Accord: U.S. NHTSA investigating 1.1 million units over steering control issues
May 11, 2021 09:19 am UTC| Business Economy
Honda Accord car units are said to be under investigation for safety issues. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed on Monday, May 10, that it has formally launched a probe on around 1.1 million...
Celltrion to supply COVID-19 treatment to Pakistan in a new deal
May 11, 2021 08:22 am UTC| Business Economy
Celltrion, the South Korean pharmaceutical company, revealed that it had sealed its first deal for shipments of its Rekirona COVID-19 antibody treatment. The firm made the announcement on the supply transaction to Pakistan...
GM Korea suing for its CEO’s new exit ban
May 11, 2021 07:43 am UTC| Business Economy
GM and its South Korean division, GM Korea, have condemned the government for issuing another exit ban to its chief executive officer, Kaher Kazem. With the move, the automakers headquarter in the U.S. accused the Korean...
Tyson Foods discovers why it is producing fewer chickens; Company to begin new breeding program
May 11, 2021 06:42 am UTC| Business Economy
Tyson Foods just made a surprising discovery, and this led to the introduction of a new breeding program for its poultry business. The American food manufacturer found out that eggs fertilized by a male fowl hatch less...
Bed Bath & Beyond launches Simply Essential to rival Amazon and Target’s bargain price point
May 11, 2021 05:29 am UTC| Business Economy
Bed Bath Beyond realized that some shoppers find its products too expensive, so it decided to make some changes. The American New Jersey-based chain of merchandise retail stores introduced its new brand that promises...
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