S. Korean entertainment groups rush to offer NFTs
Dec 24, 2021 23:19 pm UTC| Economy Business Digital Currency
Almost every major K-pop talent or agency has reportedly either jumped into the non-fungible token (NFT) market or is taking a close interest as it rises as the new blue chip in the entertainment industry. Among them is...
Bud Light Seltzer introduces sour and hard soda options to its lineup
Dec 24, 2021 10:02 am UTC| Business Economy
Bud Light Seltzer is set to release another set of interesting flavors to spice up the coming new year. The latest addition called the Bud Light Seltzer Sour and Bud Light Seltzer Hard Soda are arriving in less than two...
McDonald’s India debuts new Butter Chicken and Butter Paneer Grilled Burgers
Dec 24, 2021 09:19 am UTC| Business Economy
McDonalds India launches new burgers and these will definitely make customers come back for more orders. The fast-food chain added the Butter Chicken and Butter Paneer Grilled Burgers to its menu list and both sandwiches...
Sony, Zee Entertainment merge to form major entertainment network in India
Dec 24, 2021 09:00 am UTC| Business Economy
Sonys unit in India has signed a deal with the local rival company, Zee Entertainment, to create a new entertainment network that is set to become the countrys second-largest in the industry. According to BBC News, the...
Tencent slashing stake in JD.com by giving away $16 billion of its share
Dec 24, 2021 08:14 am UTC| Business Economy
Tencent, a Chinese tech holding company, is chopping its stake in JD.com, the second-largest e-commerce firm in the country. The move is reportedly an effort to get on the good side of the local government that has...
Sri Lanka intends to use tea as payment for Iran oil debt
Dec 24, 2021 07:50 am UTC| Business Economy
Sri Lanka revealed its plan to use its locally produced tea to pay off the money it owes Iran. The country incurred $251 million in debt for previous oil imports. Sri Lankas Member of the Parliament, Ramesh Pathirana,...
AMC Entertainment to re-open shuttered cinemas in Chicago and LA
Dec 24, 2021 07:41 am UTC| Business Economy
AMC acquired more movie theaters that have been closed down, and this includes the Pacific Theaters and Arclight Cinemas. As the company takes over the shuttered movie houses, it will re-open them to become part of its AMC...
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