Samsung’s heir Lee Jae Yong granted special pardon to help revive the South Korean economy
Aug 15, 2022 07:47 am UTC| Business Economy
Samsungs heir and de facto leader have finally been granted a special pardon by the current president of South Korea. On Friday, it was reported that Lee Jae Yong will now have more freedom in running his familys company...
Market Kurly enters Singapore’s grocery market via partnership with RedMart
Aug 15, 2022 07:28 am UTC| Business Economy
Market Kurly has teamed up with RedMart, a Singaporean online grocery chain firm, to sell Korean food items in Singapore. The partnership is also a strategic move from the South Korean online premium grocery service...
Burger King offers Ice Whopper in Japan
Aug 13, 2022 23:46 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Burger King is serving customers with the worlds first Ice Whopper at a special summer beachside pop-up shop in Hayama-cho, Miura-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture. The Ice Whopper is part of the new limited-time-only Natsukoi...
Japanese IT firms recruiting Ukrainians to aid war-torn nation
Aug 13, 2022 23:46 pm UTC| Economy Business Technology
Some Japanese information technology companies are employing Ukrainian workers to support them as their nation grapples with the war against Russia. Ukraine is dubbed Eastern Europes Silicon Valley for its abundance of...
French Football Federation signs Konami as official football video game partner.
Aug 13, 2022 23:45 pm UTC| Sports Life Economy Business
The French Football Federation (FFF) has signed a multi-year deal in making Konami its official football video game partner. The partnership incorporates commercial, imagery, and activation rights in licensing a number...
Reebok restocking classic 'Blue Toe' Allen Iverson shoes
Aug 13, 2022 23:45 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
Reebok continues to pump out NBA legend Allen Iversons old hoop shoes with the Reebok Question Mid Blue Toe being released online and at select retailers on August 19, 2022, for $160. The Reebok Question, Iversons first...
Kubota to offer glasses that can halt or reverse nearsightedness
Aug 13, 2022 23:44 pm UTC| Health Economy Business Science
Kubota Pharmaceutical will sell specially designed glasses dubbed Kubota Glass, which it claims are able to reverse the effects of myopia. The glasses shine tiny lights at the retina to simulate short-distance blurring,...
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