Elon Musk buying more companies, jokes about acquiring Coca-Cola next
Apr 29, 2022 06:41 am UTC| Business Economy
Elon Musk has been all over the news recently as he was reported to be acquiring Twitter for $44 billion. Now his name is on the headlines again, and this time because he joked about taking over Coca-Cola next. The...
Gucci, Louis Vuitton open fine dining restaurants in S. Korea
Apr 29, 2022 05:14 am UTC| Business Economy
Gucci and Louis Vuitton are two of the most popular and well-known high-end fashion brands in the world, and both have extended their business to fine dining. The Italian and French fashion houses opened fine dining...
Sanrio teams up with Japanese fruits sandwich specialty store for pastel menu
Apr 28, 2022 23:56 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Sanrio is collaborating with fruit sandwich specialty store Fruits Box Daikanyama to offer a sandwich and beverage as well as exclusive merchandise inspired by the popular character Cinnamoroll. Cinnamorolls sandwich...
Coal remains biggest threat to global climate goals: report
Apr 28, 2022 23:56 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
Coal still generated record CO2 emissions, threatening Paris climate goals, even as the number of coal-fired power plants worldwide declined 13-percent on year to 457 gigawatts (GW) in 2021. Coal power capacity under...
McDonald’s brings back Vegan Spam this time with less salt
Apr 28, 2022 23:56 pm UTC| Health Economy Business
McDonalds is once again serving OmniPork luncheon meat, called vegan Spam, in its Hong Kong restaurants. OmniPorks luncheon meat is prepared for soybeans, wheat, and beets. Although coconut oil and salt are still...
Chelsea’s sponsorship deal forecast to fetch $55 million per year
Apr 28, 2022 23:56 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
Chelseas next shirt sponsorship deal could be worth as much as US$55 million per year, according to sponsorship valuation platform Turnstile. The Premier League club is looking for a new major jersey sponsor after...
Japanese chocolate bar Black Thunder turns into a frappe
Apr 28, 2022 23:41 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Black Thunder is branching out into beverages through the convenience store Family Mart, with the Black Thunder Frappe. The frozen drink is available in two flavors: Kuroi Black Thunder Chocolate Frappe, which is based...
Gabon: post-coup dialogue has mapped out path to democracy – now military leaders must act
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