Aug 06, 2021 09:28 am UTC| Business Economy
Google was accused of market exploitation in connection with Android use in South Korea, and the countrys Fair Trade Commission is set to make a decision for this case. It was reported that the agency will be holding a...
Levi Strauss announces acquisition of Beyond Yoga as it expands to athletic wear business
Aug 06, 2021 08:40 am UTC| Business Economy
Levi Strauss Co., the American clothing company, known around the world for its Levis brand of denim jeans, revealed on Thursday, Aug. 5, that it will be acquiring Beyond Yoga, the apparel maker that produces athletic...
Apple planning to add software on iPhones that detect child abuse images to curb sexual abuse
Aug 06, 2021 08:00 am UTC| Business Economy
Apple Inc. revealed on Thursday, Aug. 5, that it has developed a system that can check pictures on iPhones. It was explained that this will be implemented in the United States to help in the prevention of child sexual...
Nintendo Switch’s quarterly sales drop as demand for the console weakens
Aug 06, 2021 07:37 am UTC| Business Economy
Nintendo Co. Ltd. reported a drop in sales for the first quarter of this year. It was said that this was due to the fact that the demand for its Switch console has dwindled. According to Reuters, Nintendo shared on...
Millions of dehumidifiers including Whirlpool, Haier recalled over fire and burn hazards
Aug 06, 2021 06:23 am UTC| Business Economy
A new recall notice was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission concerning dehumidifiers. It was reported that around two million units of almost two dozen brands have been recalled due to potential...
Chinese state-owned carmaker FAW gearing up to compete in the Japanese market
Aug 05, 2021 23:55 pm UTC| Economy Business
Chinese state-owned automaker China FAW Group Corp. has released the Hongqi H9 sedan in Japan in gas-powered and hybrid versions to make inroads in the countrys unconquerable market. According to an import agency, 10...
Sony upgrades net profit forecast on strong Q1 performance
Aug 05, 2021 23:55 pm UTC| Economy Business
The Sony Group upgraded its full-year net profit forecast from its earlier estimate of 660 billion yen to 700 billion yen or $6.4 billion on the back of strong second-quarter performance that offset a first-quarter profit...
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