Just Stop Oil: protests will be even more disruptive if they kick off panic buying
Apr 16, 2022 02:23 am UTC| Economy
Protesters from the climate activist groups Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion have blocked at least 11 fuel depots across England and disrupted supplies (though its always tough to quantify exactly how much disruption...
UK bakery launches new bread range in recyclable paper packaging
Apr 15, 2022 23:42 pm UTC| Nature Business Economy
UK bakery company Warburtons has launched a new line of sliced loaves, available in recyclable paper packaging. Darren Littler, innovation director at Warburtons, said that making the packaging fully recyclable is also...
Robot designed to reduce burden on Nagano's rice farmers
Apr 15, 2022 23:41 pm UTC| Health Life Business Economy
A robot called Mizuni Goal has been designed to alleviate up to 80% of tough manual labor through automation and relieve the environmental burden faced by the farming industry. While it normally takes at least 2 hours...
Billie Eilish collaborates with Nike for eco-friendly sneakers, apparel collection
Apr 15, 2022 23:40 pm UTC| Life Nature Economy
Billie Eilish and Nike have teamed up to create a sick, trendy sneaker and athleisure collab that is eco-friendly. The Happier Than Ever singer emphasized that it was important for her to mix in environmentally...
Hyundai Motor launches non-contact digital key feature
Apr 15, 2022 09:53 am UTC| Economy Business Technology
Hyundai Motor Group has enabled users to open and start cars with its non-contact key service using ultra-wideband (UWB) technology via their smartphones. The Digital Key 2 service will be applied selectively for the...
LG Electronics, SM Entertainment reportedly getting into fitness biz via JV deal
Apr 15, 2022 09:23 am UTC| Business Economy
LG Electronics and SM Entertainment are reportedly joining forces to form a new business venture. The electronics company may work with the entertainment agency to develop digitalized workouts and shows featuring...
Kakao Pay to launch digital insurance service after obtaining FSC's approval
Apr 15, 2022 08:40 am UTC| Business Economy
KakaoPay, a mobile payment and digital wallet service in South Korea is set to enter the non-life insurance market in the country after receiving the go signal from financial regulators. According to The Korea Times,...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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