Mazda joins MOBI blockchain alliance to boost EV sales
May 31, 2022 14:16 pm UTC| Economy Business
Mazda has joined BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, and Renault as part of the 120 firm consortia in the MOBI blockchain alliance. According to Nikkei, a key motivation for Mazda is its plans for electric vehicles (EVs) to...
Prada to add NFTs in monthly Time Capsule project
May 31, 2022 13:57 pm UTC| Digital Currency Economy Business
Prada will add a non-fungible token (NFT) component to its monthly Time Capsule Collection event, where it offers a very limited edition item for purchase in selected markets for 24 hours. The luxury fashion company...
Louis Vuitton, NBA release collaborative items for their latest collection
May 31, 2022 10:20 am UTC| Business Economy
Louis Vuitton and the National Basketball Association (NBA) dropped new items for the second run of their collaboration. The collection was launched last weekend, on May 28, Saturday. This is the second time that Louis...
Starbucks launches tequila drinks in collaboration with Ambush
May 31, 2022 10:15 am UTC| Business Economy
Starbucks Japan introduced new exclusive tequila drinks in collaboration with Ambush Design company. The alcoholic beverages are available at the coffee chains Starbucks Reserve Tokyo Roastery. The tequila drinks were...
Samsung, Intel chiefs meet up to discuss semiconductor business cooperation
May 31, 2022 09:36 am UTC| Business Economy
Samsung Electronics vice-chairman Lee Jae Yong has recently met up with Intels chief executive officer, Pat Gelsinger, to talk about cooperation in their chip businesses. It was reported that the two agreed to join hands...
Norwegian Air, Boeing end conflict, airline places orders for 50 units of 737 MAX planes
May 31, 2022 09:26 am UTC| Business Economy
Norwegian Air has settled its disagreements with Boeing and signed a contract for orders of 50 units of 737 MAX aircraft. The deal officially concludes all legal disputes between the companies. According to Reuters, the...
CJ Group investing ₩20 trillion to amplify K-food, content, and other businesses
May 31, 2022 09:19 am UTC| Business Economy
CJ Group, one of the biggest conglomerates in South Korea, announced a new investment scheme this week to beef up some of its businesses. The company is reportedly spending around ₩20 trillion or about $16 billion for its...
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