S. Korean carmakers focus on selling high-end vehicles with higher margins
Nov 09, 2022 23:56 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
South Korean carmakers Hyundai and GM Korea are focusing on selling high-end vehicles to better cope with a possible car sales decline due to the global economic slump. The sales of SUVs among Hyundai Motor Co.s...
Ford, Mercedes lead camper van manufacturers supporting van life
Nov 09, 2022 23:56 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Ford and Mercedes are targeting a random niche customer base of camper vans, with Ford already taking orders for its 2023 Transit Trail Van, and Mercedes-Benz is teasing the Concept EQT Marco Polo camper van....
Nintendo's profit surges on Switch, software sales
Nov 09, 2022 23:55 pm UTC| Life Economy Business Technology
Nintendo Co recorded a 34 percent profit surge in the first half of the fiscal year on strong sales of its Switch console. That prompted the Japanese video game maker to raise its profit forecast for the April-March...
Hong Kong Airlines resumes flights to Okinawa and Sapporo
Nov 09, 2022 23:55 pm UTC| Life
Hong Kong Airlines has resumed flights to Okinawa and Sapporo after a COVID-19 pandemic-induced hiatus of two years. The airline is initially flying to both routes three times a week but has indicated that it will be...
Daiso releases tote bag series for every Japanese prefecture
Nov 09, 2022 23:55 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Daiso began selling a series of 47 shoulder tote bags, one for each of Japans prefectures, featuring illustrations by artist Yutanpo Shirane that represents the region. The drawings in the Daiso bags illustrate trivia,...
Luxury kimchi from hotels gains popularity in S. Korea despite high prices
Nov 08, 2022 23:43 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Kimchi made by luxury hotels, such as Josun Hotels and Walkerhill Hotels, is gaining popularity despite its exorbitant prices. Josun Hotels Resorts, which sells 22 kinds of kimchi, enjoyed a 59 percent jump in kimchi...
Seiko celebrates Shohei Ohtani's milestone with Astron Nexter series watch
Nov 07, 2022 23:54 pm UTC| Sports Life Economy Business
Seiko is releasing a new model for its Astron Nexter series to celebrate Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtanis milestone of achieving double-digit wins and double-digit home runs in a single season in 104 years. The...
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