S. Korea makes illness due to workplace harassment eligible for compensation
Mar 16, 2022 23:39 pm UTC| Law Economy Health
South Korea will make sickness and death caused by workplace harassment eligible for compensation under the Accident Compensation Act for Public Servants. According to the Ministry of Personnel Management, the revision...
S. Korea to toughen noise regulations for motorcycles
Mar 16, 2022 23:29 pm UTC| Nature Economy Law
South Korea will strengthen the noise permission standards for the manufacturing and operation of motorcycles to the European Unions standards. The countrys noise permission standards have remained unchanged over the...
Japan to ban exports of 292 items to Russia, Belarus
Mar 16, 2022 23:20 pm UTC| Economy Business
Japan has banned nearly 292 items and technologies from being exported to Russia and Belarus to prevent them from boosting their military capabilities, as part of sanctions over Moscows invasion of Ukraine. The embargo...
Australian court overturns landmark climate ruling
Mar 16, 2022 22:53 pm UTC| Law Economy Health Nature
The Australian federal court threw out a landmark legal ruling that the countrys environment minister had a duty to protect children from climate change, which was a potential legal weapon to fight fossil fuel...
Starbucks is phasing out its cups for hot and cold drinks
Mar 16, 2022 10:02 am UTC| Business Economy
Starbucks will be getting rid of its logo-emblazoned paper and clear plastic cups used for its hot and cold drinks. They are considered iconic as people can instantly recognize the coffee chains brand through these...
McDonald's brings back Big Tasty burgers along with dessert favorites
Mar 16, 2022 09:27 am UTC| Business Economy
McDonalds UK announced the return of its Big Tasty burger range that has become a favorite since it was first introduced almost two decades ago. Customers are happy with the food items grand comeback, although it will only...
Walmart building new hubs in Atlanta and Toronto, to hire over 5,000 tech workers
Mar 16, 2022 09:05 am UTC| Business Economy
Walmart is accelerating its global tech expansion by adding two new hubs that will rise in Atlanta and Toronto. The retail giant also revealed it would be hiring more than 5,000 workers that will be assigned the new tech...
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