Casio to release full-metal G-SHOCK
Feb 26, 2023 23:25 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Casio Computer Co. will soon release the GM-B2100GD-9A, which features a full-metal design with an iconic octagonal bezel, as the latest addition to the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The 2100 line, now...
Panda Express introduces first drive-thru store in Asia via Philippines
Feb 25, 2023 23:38 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
US fast food chain Panda Express has started operating its first drive-thru restaurant in Asia, via the Philippines, which is also its 100th overseas location. Located on Sumulong Highway, Marikina City, the store...
Australia’s Gelatissimo opens stores in Thailand, Singapore, Hawaii
Feb 25, 2023 23:36 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Australian gelato chain Gelatissimo has opened three new stores in Thailand, Singapore, and Hawaii to bring its international store network to 70. The locations are Sunny Laguna in Phuket, Thailand, Hawaiis Royal...
McDonald's Korea confirms NewJeans is their new brand model
Feb 25, 2023 22:03 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
McDonalds Korea confirmed that their new brand model is the power rookie girl group NewJeans and said it would distribute official materials next week. After posting the initial teaser alluding that NewJeans would be...
Puma, rapper Cordae collaborate on footwear, apparel sold at Foot Locker
Feb 24, 2023 23:36 pm UTC| Life Economy Business Sports
Puma and two-time Grammy-nominated artist Cordae are launching an eight-piece apparel and footwear collection in their first collaboration, which celebrates the rappers new brand and record label, Hi-Level. The...
Drinking Coke, Pepsi could increase testicle size, testosterone level: study
Feb 23, 2023 04:11 am UTC| Health Science Economy Business Life
A study by the Northwest Minzu University in China has revealed that drinking Coca-Cola and Pepsi can lead to larger testicles and higher testosterone levels. The university was determining the impact of carbonated...
Japanese tourism startup Iwaya Giken to offer balloon rides into ‘space’
Feb 22, 2023 23:41 pm UTC| Life Economy Business Science
Japanese startup Iwaya Giken is launching a space tourism business to take sightseers on balloon rides 25 kilometers into the stratosphere Iwaya Giken noted that while passengers need not undergo special training to...
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