Veterans took an especially bad hit during the pandemic
May 28, 2021 11:09 am UTC| Economy
As the nation takes a day to memorialize its military dead, living military veterans are facing a deadly risk that has nothing to do with war or conflict: the coronavirus. Different groups and communities have faced...
Costco bringing back its food sampling and food courts in June
May 28, 2021 10:10 am UTC| Business Economy
Costco is set to bring back its popular food courts and food sampling corners next month. With the new less restrictive safety COVID-19 protocols, the American membership-only retail giant decided it is time for the return...
Hahn & Company to take over embattled Namyang Dairy for ₩310.7 billion
May 28, 2021 09:49 am UTC| Business Economy
Hahn Company will be taking over Namyang Dairy Products after acquiring a controlling stake worth ₩310.7 billion or around $278.2 million. This information was revealed on Thursday, May 27. The company put up stakes...
Mondelez announces acquisition of Chipita for $2 billion
May 28, 2021 08:53 am UTC| Business Economy
Mondelez International, the American food company that makes Oreo cookies, just announced its acquisition of a European snack maker, Chipita, for $2 billion. The companys CEO described the purchase as a win-win for both...
Eli Lilly receives subpoena from DOJ for a case related to its manufacturing plant
May 28, 2021 08:31 am UTC| Business Economy
Eli Lilly gets a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice with regards to its manufacturing factory in New Jersey that produces COVID-19 treatment called bamlanivimab. Based on the report, the DOJ wants the...
HSBC to slash its money-losing US banking business through sale
May 28, 2021 07:21 am UTC| Business Economy
HSBC, one of the largest banking and financial services institutions in the world, is withdrawing most of its retail banking business in the U.S. The bank announced its decision on Wednesday, May 26. HSBC stated that it...
Kia to launch an EV ‘pick up and charge’ service for car owners
May 28, 2021 06:13 am UTC| Business Economy
Kia is launching a trial for its pick up and charge program for electrical car owners. The South Korean automaker revealed this information on Thursday, May 27. The Korea Herald reported that this service would be open...
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