Samsung, LG Electronics slashes production as consumer demand declines
Jun 28, 2022 10:17 am UTC| Business Economy
Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics have reportedly reduced their production and cited the harsh economic conditions as the reason. The South Korean companies will bring down the number of television sets and other home...
Holiday Inn operator IHG hotel group to cease business in Russia
Jun 28, 2022 09:55 am UTC| Business Economy
The International Hotels Group, or IHG, which runs the Holiday Inn Hotel, announced on Monday, June 27, that it has decided to withdraw its business in Russia. The hotel and resort company said that it made the decision...
Siemens acquires Brightly American software company for $1.58B
Jun 28, 2022 09:37 am UTC| Business Economy
Siemens AG, a German multinational corporation and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe headquartered in Munich, announced on Monday, June 27, that it had bought Brightly, an American software...
McDonald's appoints new chief financial officer in major executive shake-up
Jun 28, 2022 09:28 am UTC| Business Economy
McDonalds Corporation revealed on Monday, June 27, that it has appointed new top executives for its management. Kevin Ozan, the companys current finance chief, is set to retire next year, and it was announced that be...
Kraft changes name of its Macaroni & Cheese for the first time in 85 years
Jun 28, 2022 09:06 am UTC| Business Economy
Kraft Heinz made an announcement that it has changed the name of its popular Mac Cheese brand. The company said that it has rebranded the product, and it will be rolled out this summer. As per Fox Business, this is the...
LG Electronics acquires stake in AppleMango Co. with GS Energy to start EV charging biz
Jun 28, 2022 08:36 am UTC| Business Economy
LG Electronics revealed the past weekend that, along with GS Energy Corp., it had acquired a 60% stake in AppleMango Co. This is a strategic deal for LG to advance in the electric vehicle charging business. It was...
Toyota recalls its first mainstream EV due to loose wheels
Jun 28, 2022 08:21 am UTC| Business Economy
Toyota Motor Corp. has recalled the first electric vehicle that it mass-produced because the wheels could become detached. The automakers bZ4X SUV was launched only in April, but it has to issue a recall...
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