Striking cargo truckers reveal failed talks, Korean industrial businesses put to a halt
Nov 29, 2022 07:34 am UTC| Business Economy
Thousands of truckers in South Korea are on strike, and on Monday, Nov. 28, the group and government officials held a 2-hour meeting. Unfortunately, the two camps were not able to reach an agreement, and a threat of...
KFC, Pizza Hut owner Yum Brands and Goldman Sachs’ PIA bid to acquire Korea’s Mom's Touch
Nov 29, 2022 07:22 am UTC| Business Economy
Moms Touch, a chicken burger chain based in South Korea, is up for sale and many companies are interested. Bidders are placing their bids, and in the latest update, a lot of international private equity firms also joined...
Governor eyes ‘hydrogen pipeline’ for Tokyo
Nov 28, 2022 23:27 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike plans to build a hydrogen supply network of pipelines to receive green hydrogen in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Koike considers green hydrogen as a pillar to achieve...
Burger King Japan adds matcha pie to the menu
Nov 28, 2022 23:22 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Burger King Japan has included My Winter Matcha Pie in its series of new desserts aimed at adults under the name Watakushi no, which translates to My. This dessert uses Uji matcha from Morihan, Kyotos long-established...
McDonald’s Japan to offer Fuwatoro Tamago Noko Demi Gurakoro this winter
Nov 28, 2022 23:18 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
McDonalds Japan is adding an extra-tempting version to the croquette burger lineup, dubbed the Fuwatoro Tamago Noko Demi Gurakoro. Gurakoro is a mashup of the Japanese pronunciations of gratin and croquette, since this...
Economic experts worry about S. Korean financial crisis due to borrowing costs
Nov 28, 2022 23:14 pm UTC| Business Economy
South Korea could face a financial crisis due to spiking borrowing costs that could weigh on businesses and households, according to a Bank of Korea (BOK) survey conducted on 72 economic and financial experts. Of the...
Singapore’s Charles & Keith launches its first store in North America
Nov 28, 2022 23:07 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Singaporean footwear and accessories brand, Charles Keith, has opened a store in Mexico in its first foray into the Americas. The store, located at the Artz Pedregal Mall in Mexico City, follows the brands latest...
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