S. Korean scientists develop device that produces electricity via clothes friction, provides storage
Oct 07, 2021 23:41 pm UTC| Science Economy
The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has developed a device that allows clothes and shoes to produce electricity using their frictional forces and to store it. The device has a self-charging...
Conrad Seoul apologizes for serving detergent instead of syrup
Oct 07, 2021 23:41 pm UTC| Economy Law
Conrad Seoul apologized amid an investigation for breaching the Food Sanitation Act in serving detergent instead of syrup to a guest in its buffet restaurant. The five-star hotel said it sincerely apologizes to the...
More luxury brands such as Moncler, Louis Vuitton, MCM offering high-end bicycles
Oct 07, 2021 23:40 pm UTC| Life Business Economy
Italys Moncler is joining a group of luxury fashion brands collaborating with bicycle makers to offer high-end, luxurious bicycles. Moncler is partnering with Danish bicycle maker Mate to come up with a limited edition...
US kids could expect fewer toys on shelves this Christmas due to supply chain woes
Oct 07, 2021 23:40 pm UTC| Economy Life Business
US toy companies are struggling to find containers to ship their goods while searching for alternative ports in a race to get their products to retailers in time for the holidays. The fourth-quarter accounts for 70...
S. Korea to tax virtual assets such as cryptocurrency next year as planned
Oct 07, 2021 21:45 pm UTC| Digital Currency Law Economy
South Korea will impose a tax on gains from virtual assets, such as cryptocurrencies, next year as planned, said Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki, amid investors calls for delaying the plan. Hong emphasized that for legal...
Burger King testing Impossible Foods’ chicken nuggets in select stores
Oct 07, 2021 10:19 am UTC| Business Economy
Burger King is now testing the plant-based chicken nuggets made by Impossible Foods in its select store outlets. With this, the fast-food headquartered in Miami, Florida, has become the very first restaurant chain to test...
Cadbury’s first plant-based chocolate bar announced by Mondelez International
Oct 07, 2021 09:54 am UTC| Business Economy
Cadbury, one of the most popular milk chocolates in the world, has unveiled its plant-based alternative. Mondelez International, which owns the brand, announced the vegan version of the Cadbury Dairy Milk this...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects