Hankook boosting technology as it supplies tires to 320 models for 46 carmakers
Aug 30, 2021 10:27 am UTC| Economy Business
Hankook Tire Technology has expanded its strategic partnership to provide original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tires to around 320 car models for 46 global carmakers, including Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and...
AT&T waiving data or text fees for customers affected by Hurricane Ida
Aug 30, 2021 10:01 am UTC| Business Economy
ATT announced that it would be waiving fees for excess data, text, and calls made by its customers as hurricane Ida makes landfall in the United States. The storm has been declared a category 4, so the Gulf Coast is...
KFC Thailand launches ‘Meat Zero’ plant-based chicken to its menu
Aug 30, 2021 09:44 am UTC| Business Economy
KFC Thailand added plant-based fried chicken to its menu, and CP Foods will be supplying the food alternative. It was said that the Kentucky Fried Chicken in this country is looking to grow and develop a new brand in...
Japanese distilleries in Kyushu branch out into absinthe, gin to make use of local produce
Aug 30, 2021 09:14 am UTC| Life Economy
Kyushus long-established breweries have started creating Western spirits of absinthe and gin to make use of the islands rich variety of local fruits, herbs, and other potential ingredients. In creating absinthe, an...
NCSoft loses ₩3.9T after the launch of ‘Blade & Soul 2’ and here's why
Aug 30, 2021 09:00 am UTC| Business Economy
NCSoft recently released its new game called Blade Soul 2, a sequel to the game of the same title. The company executives have high hopes in its launch and made gamers excited through teasers and promises of a new gaming...
Moderna COVID-19 vaccines found to have contaminants; 2 deaths under investigation in Japan
Aug 30, 2021 08:17 am UTC| Business Economy
Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have been suspended in Japan after the discovery of contaminants. It was reported that the Gunma prefectural government stated on Sunday, Aug. 29, that some foreign substances were found in the...
SK Energy partners with CJ Logistics for sustainable micro fulfillment services
Aug 30, 2021 07:41 am UTC| Business Economy
SK Energy just signed a deal with CJ Logistics to set up micro fulfillment centers (MFC). The partnership will establish faster delivery services and ensure that the growing demand for environmentally-friendly logistics is...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
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