Kakao scraps plan to sell Kakao Mobility stake
Aug 19, 2022 08:26 am UTC| Business Economy
Kakao Corp. announced its plan to ditch the sale of its 10% stake in Kakao Mobility. The South Korean Internet company was supposed to sell it to a private equity fund (PEF) firm, MBK Partners, but decided to withdraw this...
Samsung Biologics, C&T announce $15M investment in Senda Biosciences
Aug 19, 2022 07:57 am UTC| Business Economy
Samsung Biologics and Samsung CT Corp. are investing in Senda Biosciences, a US-based biotechnology company. The two Samsung subsidiaries are set to spend $15 million on the project. As per The Korea Times, Samsung...
Delhi court orders blocking of websites of New Balance, Adidas, Louis Vuitton counterfeiter
Aug 18, 2022 22:41 pm UTC| Law Sports Economy Business
The Delhi High Court has ordered the blocking of a website accused of selling first copy of popular footwear brands like Nike, New Balance, Adidas, and Louis Vuitton at highly discounted prices. In an order, Justice...
Kyrie Irving debuts Nike Kyrie 9 in star-studded scrimmage
Aug 18, 2022 22:41 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving debuted his Nile Kyrie 9 when he took part in a star-studded scrimmage at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles. )Other players who joined Irving in the workout were Atlanta Hawks...
Puma releases new colorway for LaMelo Ball’s MB.01
Aug 18, 2022 22:40 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
Puma is releasing an Iridescent Dreams iteration of Charlotte Hornets star point guard LaMelo Balls debut signature shoe, MB.01, which hits stores on Aug. 22 at Puma.com and select Puma stockists for $125 per pair. Last...
Japanese government luring young adults to drink more alcohol
Aug 18, 2022 22:40 pm UTC| Life Health Economy Business
Japans National Tax Agency (NTA) is looking to rectify the low alcohol intake of the countrys youth. According to an independent study, young Japanese arent drinking enough alcohol anymore, with roughly half of them not...
Dubai airport gears up to ease transit for World Cup supporters
Aug 18, 2022 22:40 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
Dubai International Airport is preparing to ease transit travel for supporters of the World Cup, which would be held from November 20 to December 18. With the World Cup to be held for the first time in a Middle Eastern...
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