S. Korea’s chip exports to China up 12.4 times
Aug 22, 2022 23:39 pm UTC| Technology Economy Business
South Koreas total semiconductor exports to China jumped 12.4 times to 39.7 percent from 2020. According to research by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), semiconductors took up only 3.2 percent of South...
McDonald's, Burger King, Domino's, Subway offer 100% vegetarian menu for India's temple towns
Aug 22, 2022 23:32 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Multinational restaurant chains Burger King, McDonalds, Dominos, and Subway are setting up stores at pilgrimage sites in India while abiding by religious directives. Drawn by the large captive markets offered by such...
Adidas to offer Kobe Bryant's Crazy 1 shoes in 2 colorways
Aug 22, 2022 23:25 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
Adidas will offer the late-great Kobe Bryants Crazy 1 in two additional colorways, the all-white Stormtrooper and the yellow Sunshine. According to Adidas Japan website, the Stormtrooper colorway is scheduled to release...
Walmart expands employee abortion coverage
Aug 22, 2022 23:18 pm UTC| Law Health Economy Business
Walmart is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion. In a memo sent to employees, Walmart, the largest employer in the US, said...
American Airlines places deposits on 20 Boom Supersonic planes
Aug 22, 2022 23:14 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
American Airlines is putting down a non-refundable deposit on 20 supersonic jets that are still on the drawing board with manufacturer Boom Supersonic. There were no financial details provided by either...
Lotte Chemical tenders bid to buy a stake in Iljin Materials
Aug 22, 2022 10:53 am UTC| Business Economy
Lotte Chemical reportedly placed its bid to buy a controlling stake in Iljin Materials Co. Ltd, an electric foil manufacturing company. The chemicals firm headquartered in Songpa-gu, Seoul, was said to have submitted its...
McDonald's brings its biggest UK-hit menu item to US stores
Aug 22, 2022 10:52 am UTC| Business Economy
McDonalds is adding the Chicken Big Mac to the menu in US stores after its huge success in the United Kingdom. The fast-food chain will test the food item first in the country, so it will only be available for a limited...
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