Netflix, Google’s revenue increased by 90% in South Korea
Apr 18, 2022 09:39 am UTC| Business Economy
Netflix and Googles profits in South Korea reportedly surged, and this was disclosed through their first full-year comparative disclosure to the countrys authorities. They have revealed a 52% and 33% increase in revenue...
Kia, Coupang inks deal to produce electric truck together by 2025
Apr 18, 2022 07:43 am UTC| Business Economy
Kia Motors and Coupang announced late last week that they have signed a partnership deal to produce electric trucks by the year 2025. The companies have joined forces to develop all-electric vehicles for cargo...
McDonald's, Lotteria struggles to change menu as potato shortage hits South Korea
Apr 18, 2022 07:01 am UTC| Business Economy
McDonalds and Lotteria fast-food outlets are struggling to make some changes to their menu as potato shortage has now hit South Korea. Officials said that the two restaurant brands are replacing their french fries with...
Just Stop Oil: protests will be even more disruptive if they kick off panic buying
Apr 16, 2022 02:23 am UTC| Economy
Protesters from the climate activist groups Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion have blocked at least 11 fuel depots across England and disrupted supplies (though its always tough to quantify exactly how much disruption...
UK bakery launches new bread range in recyclable paper packaging
Apr 15, 2022 23:42 pm UTC| Nature Business Economy
UK bakery company Warburtons has launched a new line of sliced loaves, available in recyclable paper packaging. Darren Littler, innovation director at Warburtons, said that making the packaging fully recyclable is also...
Robot designed to reduce burden on Nagano's rice farmers
Apr 15, 2022 23:41 pm UTC| Health Life Business Economy
A robot called Mizuni Goal has been designed to alleviate up to 80% of tough manual labor through automation and relieve the environmental burden faced by the farming industry. While it normally takes at least 2 hours...
Billie Eilish collaborates with Nike for eco-friendly sneakers, apparel collection
Apr 15, 2022 23:40 pm UTC| Life Nature Economy
Billie Eilish and Nike have teamed up to create a sick, trendy sneaker and athleisure collab that is eco-friendly. The Happier Than Ever singer emphasized that it was important for her to mix in environmentally...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
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IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects