Japan to halt luxury car shipments to Russia
Mar 30, 2022 23:46 pm UTC| Economy Business
Japan will stop exporting luxury cars to Russia effective April 5 as part of its economic sanctions in response to its invasion of Ukraine. Under the measure, cars priced at over $49,200 when they pass through customs...
David Beckham to release NFT collection via DigitalBits
Mar 30, 2022 23:45 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
Soccer legend David Beckham is releasing his first NFT collection via DigitalBits thereby becoming the latters global ambassador. DigitalBits claims that its blockchain is a green alternative to Ethereum and other...
Cliffs to replace Goodyear as Cleveland Cavaliers patch sponsor
Mar 30, 2022 23:45 pm UTC| Sports Business Economy
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed a jersey patch deal with flat-rolled steel producer Cleveland Cliffs for the 2022/23 season. Cliffs will replace tire brand Goodyear as the Cavaliers jersey patch sponsor. The deal...
S. Korean golf course users top 50 million last year
Mar 30, 2022 23:23 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
The number of golf course users in South Korea reached 50.56 million last year, according to a survey conducted by the Korea Golf Course Business Association of 505 golf courses with over six holes throughout the...
Court orders Tokyo Disneyland to pay employee $7,224 in damages for failing to address bullying
Mar 30, 2022 23:18 pm UTC| Law Economy Business
The Chiba District Court ordered Tokyo Disneyland operator Oriental Land Co. to pay a female employee 880,000 yen ($7,224) in damages for failing to address being bullied by her bosses at work. The 41-year-old woman,...
Fewer disputes over fabric and cleaning issues attributed to lesser clothing purchases
Mar 30, 2022 23:14 pm UTC| Law Economy Business
The dwindling purchases of clothes due to the pandemic has also reduced the number of disputes over fabric materials and cleaning services by 11.5 percent on year last year. The Korea Consumer Agency, a consumer...
New Balance upgrades vast factory in Massachusetts to boost manufacturing footprint in US
Mar 30, 2022 10:42 am UTC| Business Economy
New Balance is working to further broaden its presence in the United States despite issues with the global supply chain. The Boston, Massachusetts headquartered footwear manufacturing company is looking to achieve its...
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