S. Korea’s largest offshore wind farm exhibits low 22% capacity utilization rate
Oct 19, 2021 23:43 pm UTC| Nature Economy
South Koreas largest offshore wind farm is exhibiting a low capacity utilization rate at 22 percent due to low wind velocity averaging at only 6.03 meters per second last year. This is lower than the 7 meters per second...
Oct 19, 2021 23:42 pm UTC| Law Economy
China Eastern Airlines was found to have laid off 73 South Korean flight attendants in March of last year without an explanation while retaining those from China, Japan, and Europe through paid leave. The said South...
Toyota to invest $3.4 billion in US battery production as part of carbon-neutral plan
Oct 19, 2021 22:50 pm UTC| Nature Economy
Toyota will invest $3.4 billion in automotive batteries in the US in 10 years and build a factory there for their production in its commitment to long-term sustainability for the environment, US jobs, and consumers. The...
Owls used in helping California vineyards get rid of rodents
Oct 19, 2021 12:11 pm UTC| Science Economy
A Humboldt State University team is attempting to prove that owls can be an effective eco-friendly option at protecting grapes from rodent attacks. Graduate students at the universitys Department of Wildlife under...
Paris Baguette partners with Erajaya Group to bring its bakery chain brand to Indonesia
Oct 19, 2021 10:15 am UTC| Business Economy
Paris Baguette is one of the leading and largest bakery chains in South Korea, and it is now expanding to Indonesia. Through a partnership deal between the bakerys operator, which is SPC Group, and Indonesias local firm,...
Amazon is hiring 150,000 workers in the U.S. as the holiday shopping season approaches
Oct 19, 2021 09:47 am UTC| Business Economy
Amazon announced on Monday, Oct. 18, that it would be hiring additional 150,000 workers in the United States. The new recruits will be part of the companys seasonal workforce which means they will be temporarily employed...
Google to offer new mobile subscription bundle
Oct 19, 2021 09:29 am UTC| Business Economy
Google is reportedly set to launch its new subscription-based bundle, and this offer includes a package of a smartphone and some exclusive Google services. Googles strategic move is meant to attract more customers in...
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