Marc Jacobs handed out free $300 bags due to online glitch
Jan 29, 2022 05:28 am UTC| Business Economy
Marc Jacobs is one of the well-known luxury brands in the world, and recently, it has given away free bags worth $300 each to shoppers who are buying online. Buyers were surprised to find they were given a 100% discount...
McDonald’s misses earnings estimates due to rising costs, pandemic woes
Jan 29, 2022 04:57 am UTC| Business Economy
McDonalds fell short of its revenue, and profit estimates, and the company cited rising costs and low sales turnout in its more than 4,500 store outlets in China and Australia. It said that the issues brought by the...
Nike appoints Ann Miller as new executive vice president
Jan 29, 2022 02:32 am UTC| Business Economy
Nike, the American footwear and sports apparel company, announced it had promoted Ann Miller to be its new executive vice president and general counsel. Her assignment is set to take effect on Feb. 17. Portland Business...
S. Korea’s Largest Solar Farm Begins Operations
Jan 28, 2022 23:41 pm UTC| Nature Economy
South Koreas largest solar power plant that covers an area of 1.42 million square meters, encompassing four towns in the southwestern county of Shinan has begun operations. The solar farm, which holds a capacity of 150...
S. Korean institute develops chimney smoke fine dust filtration system
Jan 28, 2022 23:41 pm UTC| Economy Science Nature
The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials had developed a system that filters fine dust in the white smoke emitted from thermoelectric power plants and waste incinerating facilities through simultaneous cooling and...
Hyundai Steel develops high crack resistance steel plates for EVs
Jan 28, 2022 23:40 pm UTC| Science Economy
Hyundai Steel Co. had developed a premium 1.5GPa martensitic (MS) steel plate for eco-friendly vehicles, which has a higher crack resistance than any other in the same product category. South Koreas No. 2 steelmaker...
F1 extends Singapore Grand Prix for seven years
Jan 28, 2022 23:40 pm UTC| Sports Economy
Formula One has extended its contract with the Singapore Grand Prix for seven years, running until 2028. The Singapore Grand Prix first joined the Formula One calendar in 2008 with the series receiving US$35 million per...
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