Hyundai Motor launches non-contact digital key feature
Apr 15, 2022 09:53 am UTC| Economy Business Technology
Hyundai Motor Group has enabled users to open and start cars with its non-contact key service using ultra-wideband (UWB) technology via their smartphones. The Digital Key 2 service will be applied selectively for the...
LG Electronics, SM Entertainment reportedly getting into fitness biz via JV deal
Apr 15, 2022 09:23 am UTC| Business Economy
LG Electronics and SM Entertainment are reportedly joining forces to form a new business venture. The electronics company may work with the entertainment agency to develop digitalized workouts and shows featuring...
Kakao Pay to launch digital insurance service after obtaining FSC's approval
Apr 15, 2022 08:40 am UTC| Business Economy
KakaoPay, a mobile payment and digital wallet service in South Korea is set to enter the non-life insurance market in the country after receiving the go signal from financial regulators. According to The Korea Times,...
Apr 15, 2022 07:46 am UTC| Business Economy
Burger King set up its very first all-vegan restaurant in London for a trial. Now the fast-food chain has ended the test run, and the menu items will be returned to normal, which are the non-vegan dishes. Burger King...
Amazon hikes seller fees with the addition of 5% fuel and inflation surcharge
Apr 15, 2022 07:14 am UTC| Business Economy
Amazon announced on Wednesday, April 14, that it would be adding a 5% fuel and inflation surcharge to the fees it charges third-party sellers who use the companys fulfillment services. The new fees are to be officially...
Elon Musk aiming for Twitter takeover with $43 billion offer after rejecting board seat
Apr 15, 2022 06:06 am UTC| Business Economy
Elon Musk acquired a 9.2% stake in Twitter and became its largest shareholder, and this was revealed on April 4. Subsequently, he was offered a seat on the companys board, and his appointment was supposed to take effect on...
Guinness settles lawsuit alleging its 'brewed in Ireland' is false
Apr 14, 2022 23:38 pm UTC| Law Economy Business
Guinness has settled a 2015 lawsuit by an American who claimed that though its Guinness Extra Stout was brewed in Canada, the packaging indicated that it was produced in the brands original Ireland home. Even though...
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