Shell to put up Adidas, Starbucks, McDonald’s, Jollibee stores at Philippine gas stations
Sep 20, 2022 23:17 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. plans to put up retail shops and restaurants such as Jollibee, McDonalds, Starbucks, and Adidas in 550 of its 1,300 to 1,400 gasoline refilling stations by 2025. The move could drive...
Japanese, Australian firms collaborate on world's tallest timber tower
Sep 20, 2022 23:16 pm UTC| Life Economy Business Nature
Japanese and Australian construction firms have started work on a 39-story skyscraper in central Sydney set to be the worlds tallest hybrid-timber building. Tokyo-based Obayashi Corp and Sydney-based Built Pty Ltd are...
S. Korean food retail chains face losses amid intensifying price war
Sep 20, 2022 23:12 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Concerns are growing over the financial soundness of South Korean retailers such as Lotte Mart and E-mart, as they are engaged in an intensifying price war to attract frugal consumers. Lotte Mart saw a 10 billion won...
NY judge allows foie gras sales to continue while ban is challenged in court
Sep 20, 2022 22:54 pm UTC| Law Life Economy Business
The Supreme Court of New York has allowed foie gras to remain on fine dining menus and in city shops while farmers await a ruling on their challenge of New York Citys ban filed earlier this year. A judge issued a...
7-Eleven offers 2-for-1 deal of Japan’s most famous mochi ice cream
Sep 20, 2022 22:42 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
7-Eleven Japan will be selling two Yukimi Daifuku for the price of one until September 21st, 2022. Manufactured by Lotte, Yukimi Daifuku is the most famous brand of mochi ice cream in Japan. It has an exterior layer...
Puma launches campaign embracing recycled materials
Sep 18, 2022 23:10 pm UTC| Nature Life Economy Business
Puma is embracing recycled materials with the launch of a line of products for Sportstyle, Running Training and Motorsport made with recycled cotton and polyester dubbed Re:Collection. Pieces from the new collection...
Pepsi launches reformulated ‘More Fizz’ drink in Nepal
Sep 18, 2022 21:58 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Pepsico launched the new reformulated Pepsi that comes with more fizz and tastes more refreshing in Kathmandu with Pepsi brand ambassador and popular actor, Pradeep Khadka. The upcoming campaign More Fizz, More Swag...
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