Singaporean food-ordering platform Gobble closes shop due to funding woes, low profit

Jan 24, 2023 23:35 pm UTC| Business Economy Life

Social media-based food-ordering platform Gobble has shut down in Singapore after just over 18 months of operations due to its inability to secure additional funding to fuel its growth. According to one of the companys...

How to maximise savings from your home solar system and slash your power bills

Jan 24, 2023 10:22 am UTC| Life

Soaring electricity prices have made 15% of Aussies think about installing solar panels, a recent survey found. Another 6% were already weighing up the move, on top of the 28% who had panels. With costs falling, the...

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The rising Canadian obsession with SUVs is disrupting our climate goals

Jan 24, 2023 07:46 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

When it comes to vehicular popularity, SUVs are winning in Canada. Eighty per cent of new vehicles sold in Canada in 2020 and 2021 were SUVs and pickup trucks. These sales levels were only 55 per cent a decade ago....

Why the tween years are a 'golden opportunity' to set up the way you parent teenagers

Jan 24, 2023 05:31 am UTC| Life

The teenage years can be among the trickiest times for a parent. You have been used to being your childs voice of reason. Then, all of a sudden, your authority is challenged by their peers, social media and huge...

Charles & Keith opens second Hong Kong flagship

Jan 22, 2023 22:50 pm UTC| Economy Business Life

Charles Keith has launched its second flagship store in Hong Kong at Fashion Walk to mark its fifth anniversary and its 10th store in the territory. The 150 square meters of boutique space reflect the brands...

Mountain Dew launching hot sauce with Baja Blast lime flavor

Jan 21, 2023 22:40 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

Mountain Dew is dropping its first-ever hot sauce, known as Mtn Dew Baja Blast, just in time for National Hot Sauce Day, . Made in partnership with Houston hot sauce shop, iBurn, the condiment blends Mtn Dew Baja Blasts...

Adidas opens its largest flagship store in S. Korea

Jan 19, 2023 23:48 pm UTC| Business Economy Sports Life

Adidas has opened a flagship store in the bustling shopping district of Myeong-dong, its largest yet in South Korea It is also the only Adidas store in South Korea that offers the brands full collection, including...