Hyundai Oil Bank gets into the trend and releases its own beer in partnership with CU
Aug 31, 2021 06:37 am UTC| Business Economy
Hyundai Oil Bank teams up with CU to launch its IPA beer. The collaboration produced a premium beer inspired by the leading gasoline brand. CU is one of the most patronized convenience store franchises in South Korea,...
Aug 31, 2021 06:18 am UTC| Business Economy
John Paulson believes that cryptocurrencies will all come down to nothing, so he is not recommending it for investment. The hedge fund billionaire shared what he thinks of these digital currencies through an interview the...
Aug 31, 2021 05:51 am UTC| Business Economy
Standard Chartered revealed on Monday, Aug. 30, that it has opened a blockchain digital trade finance platform. The London, England-headquartered financial services company said that it was launched through a joint venture...
Baxter reportedly acquiring Hill-Rom for $10B
Aug 31, 2021 05:38 am UTC| Business Economy
Baxter International is set to buy Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., an American manufacturer of medical equipment, for $10 billion, which is equivalent to about $150 per share. Insiders shared that the companies are already in the...
SK Telecom acquires stake in Korea Content Platform founded by SBS, KBS, and MBC television networks
Aug 31, 2021 05:29 am UTC| Business Economy
SK Telecom, a leading telecommunication company in South Korea, has acquired a 20% stake in Korea Content Platform (KCP), a joint venture between the three major Korean television broadcasters including SBS, KBS, and...
McDonald's tells franchisees to close dining rooms amid Delta surge in US
Aug 31, 2021 02:02 am UTC| Economy Business
McDonalds Corp had instructed its franchisees in the US on steps to take in re-closing their dining rooms in areas where the Delta variant is rapidly spreading. The fast-food chains executives suggested that franchisees...
Six Chinese banks dodge $150 million liability in Nike counterfeiting case
Aug 31, 2021 01:36 am UTC| Law Economy
The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that six Chinese banks werent liable for $150 million in sanctions due to the failure of Next Investments LLC to freeze the assets of hundreds of Nike counterfeiters. Next,...
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