McDonald’s Japan reinvents fan favorite in new trio of rice burgers
Oct 31, 2022 23:20 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
McDonalds Japan introduced the newest trio of Gohan Burgers in teriyaki, Karubi, and soy sauce crispy chicken for a limited time starting November 2. The burgers are made with 100 percent koshihikari rice from Niigata...
S. Korea’s luxury hotels ditch disposable amenities to the dismay of guests
Oct 31, 2022 23:16 pm UTC| Economy Business Nature Life
South Koreas luxury hotels are replacing disposable amenities with dispensers to the disappointment of guests as the Ministry of Environment begins restricting them at accommodation facilities. Hotel Lotte introduced...
Zero-calorie drinks gaining popularity among younger S. Koreans
Oct 31, 2022 23:13 pm UTC| Life Health Economy Business
Sales of zero-calorie drinks in South Korea are on the rise as more younger people become more health-conscious. Convenience store chain CU reported over a 15-fold sales increase of zero-calorie beverages this year...
Honda unveils new jet with longer flight range and autolanding
Oct 31, 2022 23:08 pm UTC| Business Economy Life Nature
Honda will launch the HondaJet Elite II, featuring a flight range of 2,865 kilometers, 204 km longer than the existing models, and an automatic landing system. Priced at $6.95 million, the HondaJet Elite II has a bigger...
Kirin expects Fuji whisky to sell well in Singapore due to brand's popularity
Oct 31, 2022 23:08 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Japans Kirin Brewery will export its premium Fuji whisky brands to Singapore, relying on a weak yen, the rising popularity of Japanese whisky, and a large population of well-to-do Singaporeans. The Fuji Single Grain...
Coca-Cola focuses on pricing strategy amid high inflation
Oct 31, 2022 23:08 pm UTC| Economy Business Life Investing
Coca-Cola is focusing on pricing, tiering, and pack size to demonstrate value for consumers as inflation remains an issue globally. According to chairman and CEO James Quincey during a recent Q3 2022 earnings call, the...
Porsche's profit soars with increased sales of iconic 911 model
Oct 31, 2022 23:08 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Porsches operating profit soared 41 percent to $5 billion on-year in the first nine months of 2022 partly due to healthy sales of its iconic 911 model and exchange-rate effects. The carmakers deliveries in the first...
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