Kakao's founder Kim Beom Su vacates chairman position at Brian Impact Foundation
May 28, 2022 05:10 am UTC| Business Economy
Kakaos founder and former chief executive officer, Kim Beom Su, has stepped down as chairman of the Brian Impact Foundation, a private charity foundation that was launched last year to help innovators in technology and...
Mastercard to expand in Latin America, Southeast Asia after Russia exit and India ban
May 28, 2022 04:32 am UTC| Business Economy
Mastercard is changing its target and will be focusing on Southeast Asia and Latin America for its expansion after withdrawing from Russia and getting banned from issuing new cards in India last year. The company also sees...
NFT Artwork on LG Display’s OLED screen auctioned off for US$6.2 million
May 27, 2022 23:38 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
The non-fungible token artwork created on LG Display Co.s transparent OLED screen in collaboration with Turkish media arts designer and director Refik Anadol was auctioned off for US$6.2 million. The NFT art collection...
Buen Vato to launch world’s first tequila in a cardboard bottle
May 27, 2022 23:33 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
AliasSmith AB-owned Buen Vato will launch the worlds first tequila in a cardboard bottle, made from 94 percent recycled material, in Sweden this July. The cardboard bottle is said to be lighter to transport, reducing...
Nomura leads $6 million funding round of blockchain climate startup Allinfra
May 27, 2022 23:28 pm UTC| Business Economy Digital Currency
Nomura led a $6 million Series A funding of climate solutions-focused Hong Kong blockchain startup, Allinfra. The company focuses on utilizing blockchain technology to track emissions, renewable energy certifications,...
Hershey opens Malaysian R&D facilities, its largest outside US
May 27, 2022 23:23 pm UTC| Business Economy
The Hershey Company has opened a 10,400-square-foot facility housing the RD laboratories, a packaging development plant, and a sensory area in Johor, Malaysia, as it seeks to develop and launch new products in...
Nestle Toll House Cafe acquired by FAT Brands
May 27, 2022 09:57 am UTC| Business Economy
Nescafe Toll House Cafe franchise will be getting a new owner as FAT Brands Inc. has entered into a deal to buy it this year. It was reported that the American multi-brand restaurant operator headquartered in Beverly...
Gabon: post-coup dialogue has mapped out path to democracy – now military leaders must act
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects