Netflix acquires Boss Fight Entertainment to dive further into the gaming biz
Mar 28, 2022 08:37 am UTC| Business Economy
Netflix is advancing further into gaming with its latest acquisition of Boss Fight Entertainment, an Allen, Texas headquartered video game developer known for its Dungeon Boss mobile game title. The gaming company was...
Google submits trademark application for ‘Non-Fungible Planet’
Mar 28, 2022 08:12 am UTC| Business Economy
Google filed for a new trademark at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) last week. It was revealed that Mountain View, California-headquartered tech company submitted an application to register...
Paris Baguette opens more stores in Indonesia
Mar 28, 2022 07:43 am UTC| Business Economy
Paris Baguette, the global bakery chain owned by the South Korean food company, is expanding in Indonesia as two more stores were put up in the first quarter of this year. SPC Group said late last week that the fourth...
Mitsubishi Corp to establish JV with Toyobo in functional materials biz
Mar 28, 2022 07:38 am UTC| Economy Business
Mitsubishi Corp and Toyobo Co will establish a new joint venture company specializing in the planning, development, manufacturing, and sales of functional materials to counter changes driving up demand for them. The JV...
SsangYong Motor acquisition in peril due to Edison Motors’ failure to pay
Mar 28, 2022 07:25 am UTC| Business Economy
SsangYong Motor has been acquired by Edison Motors, but the deal seems to have hit another snag. It was reported that the takeover may take longer as the buyer was not able to deliver the remaining payment to complete the...
Artificial sweeteners in Coke Zero, other soft drinks linked to cancer risk: study
Mar 28, 2022 06:58 am UTC| Health Science Economy
Consuming artificial sweeteners used in many soft drinks, including Coke Zero, could increase the risk of developing cancer, according to a study by NutriNet-Sante. The study analyzed data of over 103,000 French peoples...
NBA's Atlanta Hawks to give away NFT to fans in April
Mar 28, 2022 02:30 am UTC| Sports Digital Currency Economy Investing
The Atlanta Hawks will provide special giveaways including an NFT throughout the game against the Washington Wizards on April 6 as it celebrates Fan Appreciation Night. The NFT, dubbed Forever 404, features Spirit the...
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