S. Korea to stop funding overseas coal projects with public funds
Sep 25, 2021 23:16 pm UTC| Nature Economy
South Korea will refrain from investing in overseas coal projects using public funds beginning October, in line with the global initiatives to go carbon neutral by 2050. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and...
10 S. Korean crypto exchanges apply for registration with KFIU
Sep 25, 2021 23:10 pm UTC| Digital Currency Economy
Ten South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges have applied for registration with the anti-money laundering body Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KFIU) to continue operating. The exchanges also applied for real-name bank...
Blueberry NFT eyes raising 7 billion won via a stock sale to fund operations
Sep 25, 2021 23:05 pm UTC| Digital Currency Economy
Blueberry NFT Co. will sell some 3.26 million common shares at 2,145 won each to raise 7 billion won to be primarily used to finance its operations. The non-fungible token developer will designate the stocks...
Tofurky to incorporate algae protein into plant-based food products
Sep 24, 2021 23:08 pm UTC| Science Economy
Tofurky, a processor of plant-analog proteins, will collaborate with Triton Algae Innovations to develop products incorporating protein from essential red algae. Jaime Athos, CEO of Tofurky, said that the opportunity...
US meat, poultry producers not ready to comply with animal-rights laws
Sep 24, 2021 23:06 pm UTC| Law Economy
Food processing trade groups are saying theyre not ready for the implementation of animal welfare statutes in California and elsewhere on Jan.1, and are calling for an extension. Passed by voters in 2018, Californias...
Dallas Cowboys edges Chicago Bulls, LA Lakers as USA’s most fashionable sports brand
Sep 24, 2021 22:39 pm UTC| Sports Economy
The Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League came out as the most fashionable US sports team brand, with 16,428 tagged posts across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter from August 2020 to August 2021. The data was...
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team inks branding deal with Crypto Exchange FTX
Sep 24, 2021 21:37 pm UTC| Sports Digital Currency Economy
FTX Trading Limited has partnered with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team for numerous race seasons in multiple branding campaigns. The exchanges logo will be featured prominently by both F1 cars and drivers and...
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