S. Korea's convenience stores see soaring demand for pet care products
Sep 30, 2021 23:39 pm UTC| Life Economy
More South Korean consumers are buying pet goods at convenience stores due to their proximity and accessibility than exclusive pet shops. Sales of pet goods in major convenience store chain GS25 rose by 44.3 percent...
Drinks with low alcohol on the rise in Japan
Sep 30, 2021 23:28 pm UTC| Life Economy
Japans alcoholic beverage makers are unveiling new products to meet the rising demand for low-alcoholic drinks from health-conscious consumers or those drinking more at home due to the pandemic. Many of those drinkers...
United Airlines will fire employees who refused to get vaccinated: Report
Sep 30, 2021 11:06 am UTC| Business Economy
United Airlines revealed earlier this week that it would be terminating employees who will not comply with its vaccination policy where everyone is required to be vaccinated. It was said that with the carriers decision,...
Bithumb Korea reportedly earned huge profits from ‘Squid Game’
Sep 30, 2021 11:02 am UTC| Business Economy
Bithumb Korea reportedly raked in huge revenues from the Netflix hit drama series Squid Game. The leading blockchain platform in the country was said to have earned more than 100% through its investment in Bucket Studio, a...
Netflix generated ₩5.6T for South Korea’s economy
Sep 30, 2021 10:28 am UTC| Business Economy
Netflix, the leading streaming company, reportedly brought in around ₩5.6T or about $4.74 billion to South Korea. With this, it was said to have helped boost the countrys economy. Apart from the financial aspect, since...
Rolls-Royce to phase out gas-powered cars and go all-electric by 2030
Sep 30, 2021 10:26 am UTC| Business Economy
Rolls-Royce announced its plans to ditch gas and to produce all-electric vehicles by the year 2030. The British luxury automobile maker headquartered in Westhampnett, United Kingdom, revealed on Wednesday, Sept. 29, that...
Netherlands fined Samsung $46.9M for alleged price fixing
Sep 30, 2021 10:16 am UTC| Business Economy
Samsung, the Benelux arm of the South Korean electronics company, was reportedly slapped with a hefty fine of $46.9 million or 40 million. Based on the reports, the penalty was imposed by the Authority for Consumers and...
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