Carbonplace, CIX collaborate for blockchain-based carbon trading
Mar 29, 2022 23:59 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
Carbonplace and Climate Impact X (CIX) are collaborating to create a pilot for a seamless blockchain-based platform for voluntary carbon credit trading. The organizations will help customers buy, trade, and settle...
Gold market to secure gold bar integrity with use of enterprise blockchain
Mar 29, 2022 23:59 pm UTC| Economy Business Investing Technology
The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the World Gold Council (WGC) will jointly use enterprise blockchain to demonstrate that the gold is genuine and sustainably sourced. Switzerlands aXedras and Canadas Peer...
S. Korea’s bakeries and noodle restaurants struggle with soaring flour price
Mar 29, 2022 23:59 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Bakeries and noodle restaurants in South Korea are struggling with the spike in the price of flour and other ingredients since last year. Unlike large conglomerates that purchase flour in bulk before the price goes up,...
F1 drivers hold talks over viability of Saudi Arabian GP
Mar 29, 2022 23:59 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
Formula One drivers will hold further talks over the Saudi Arabian Grand Prixs future as questions continue over the viability of the race after a missile attack on an oil refinery near the Jeddah circuit. The talks...
Starbucks Japan to reduce plastic usage
Mar 29, 2022 23:58 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
Starbucks Japan announced four measures to help reduce plastic usage in their stores as part of the companys global effort to reduce waste by 50 percent by 2030. Beginning April 18, 106 Starbucks stores in Japan will...
Japanese firms to scale back on distributing disposable plastics beginning April 1
Mar 29, 2022 23:58 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
Japans plastic waste recycling and promotion law will take effect on April 1, forcing businesses to reduce their reliance on 12 single-use plastic items, including forks, spoons, and toothbrushes. The new law requires...
Hot Wheels launches new NFT collection in collab with Honda, GM
Mar 29, 2022 23:41 pm UTC| Economy Business Life Digital Currency
Hot Wheels joined forces with Honda, General Motors, and Worldwide Asset eXchange (WAX) for its Garage Series 2 to be released on March 31 at $25 per pack. A single digital pack of cards will include 7 random...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects