Sanofi is buying Translate Bio to develop COVID-19 vaccine
Aug 04, 2021 06:22 am UTC| Business Economy
Sanofi will be acquiring mRNA developer, Translate Bio, and this was revealed on Monday, Aug. 4. The French pharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris was reported to have offered to buy the US-based company after...
HSBC, ADB, Citi, Prudential draw up a plan to shut coal plants in Asia
Aug 04, 2021 05:33 am UTC| Business Economy
HSBC, ADB, Citi, Prudential have come together to make a plan to expedite the closure of coal-powered plants in Asia. Based on the report, it was the UK-based insurance company that developed the initiative. According...
Samsung posts 22.74 million won semiconductor revenue in Q2 to overtake Intel for top spot
Aug 03, 2021 22:16 pm UTC| Economy Business
South Koreas Samsung Electronics Co. racked up 22.74 trillion won in semiconductor revenue in the second quarter to overtake US rival Intel, which posted a $19.6 billion revenue. Excluding the contribution of a unit...
S. Korea’s big 3 shipbuilders to hike newbuilding prices to cover steel cost
Aug 03, 2021 12:06 pm UTC| Economy Business
South Koreas three major shipbuilders will raise new shipbuilding prices to enhance profitability following hefty second-quarter operating losses estimated at a combined 1.5 trillion won due to higher steel...
Japanese firms collaborate facial recognition-based payment platform
Aug 03, 2021 11:44 am UTC| Technology Economy
Panasonic, Resona, credit card firm JCB Co., and Dai Nippon Printing Co. aim to introduce a facial recognition-based payment platform that lets customers deposit, withdraw and transfer money at banks as early as April next...
Whole Foods issues recall for Cahill's cheese brand for listeria risk
Aug 03, 2021 10:04 am UTC| Business Economy
Whole Foods announces a recall for some cheese brands that it sells. It was reported that the American supermarket chain is selling the affected product in its grocery markets in 22 states. According to Fox Business,...
Heavy beer drinkers force Kirin Brewery to charge for factory tours
Aug 03, 2021 09:33 am UTC| Life Economy
Overconsumption of beer during free tastings in factory tours forced Kirin Brewery Co. to charge participants 500 yen beginning Oct. 1. The change is intended to prevent visitors from repeatedly returning for free beer...
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