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Bill To Outlaw Trade In Dog Meat Passed By The Parliament Of South Korea

South Korea's parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to ban the consumption and sale of dog meat, outlawing the contentious centuries-old practice amid increased support for animal welfare. ...

The Two Priciest Cities In The World Are Singapore And Zurich

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has announced that Singapore and Zurich were tied for the most expensive cities in the world this year, followed by Geneva, New York, and Hong Kong....

Pocket wallets vs. smartphones: Can we replace cash with digital currencies?

The more than a decade-long history of cryptocurrency has clearly demonstrated that the world is keen on the new form of money. The crypto frenzy has even prompted leading central banks to work on...

FedEx Restructures Operations: The Impact Of The Spinoff On The Future Of Freight And Delivery Services

Amazon Strikes: A Broader Look At Worker Unrest In The Retail Sector

The Rising Potential Of Geothermal Energy Amid Big Tech And Energy Sector Shifts

Biden’s Decision Looms Over Nippon Steel’s Bid For U.S. Steel Amid National Security Concerns

The Rise Of Chinese EVs: A Wake-Up Call For Japan’s Traditional Automakers

Labor Abuses Halt BYD's Brazilian EV Plant Amid Global Expansion Ambitions

The Strategic Merger Of Honda And Nissan: A Response To The Growing Threat From Chinese Electric Vehicle Manufacturers

Xerox's Strategic Acquisition Of Lexmark: A Bold Move To Strengthen Its Market Position Amid Digital Disruption

Nippon Steel’s Bid For U.S. Steel: A Clash Of National Security And Economic Interests

VW Woes And Operational Changes – To Cut 35,000 German Jobs; Unions Agree

Apple's Strategic Move In Google's Antitrust Battle: Safeguarding A $20 Billion Partnership

Merging Senses In Marketing: How AI And Human Perception Shape The Future Of Consumer Experience

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Latest Passenger Murder Intensifies Pressure On Didi in China

Tighter regulatory oversight on the services of China’s largest ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing could result in longer customer waiting times and reduced driver numbers after a driver of the company was accused of raping and murdering a woman passenger recently. The company had to suspend the...

Aston Martin Complete Turnaround Circle By Planning An IPO

Luxury carmaker Aston Martin apparently completes a circle of turnaround as it now plans to go public at the London Stock Exchange. The company which once was distinguished as a loss-making car maker is not valued at up to 5 billion pounds ($6.4 billion). The company which is 105 years old...

More Governance Reforms Needed By Volkswagen, Says Compliance Auditor

Larry Thompson, an independent compliance auditor (ICA) of Volkswagen, told press on Monday\ that the German company needs to take additional efforts to improve its corporate culture in relation to the "dieselgate" scandal. There is still along way to go for the German car maker in...

$500 Million Invested By Toyota In Uber’s Self Driving Program

Toyota is going to assist Uber in the development of and accelerate the deployment of self-driving vehicles through an investment of $500 million in the ride hailing company, the Japanese auto maker announced on Monday. According to the working plan drawn up by the companies, Toyota Sienna...

Warren Buffett’s Firm To Invest $300m In Indian Payments Company Paytm

According to media report citing sources with knowledge of the matter, at least $300 million is to be invested in the parent company of India’s largest mobile payments group, Paytm, by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. This investment planned to be made in One97 Communications would be...

Plant-Based Options The Bet For Starbucks As Consumers Shun Sugary Drinks

The largest beverage category by volume in the US in 2016 was bottled water which surpassed carbonated drinks. This trend was epitomized last week when Pepsi announced its $3.2 billion acquisition of at-home seltzer maker SodaStream and the taking of a minority stake by Coca Cola...

Waymo Sets Up Shop In China To Test Its Self-Driving Car Tech

Waymo will start business in China. According to a business registration filing, a company in Shanghai called Huimo Business Consulting has been registered by the driverless car division of Google's parent company, Alphabet. The filing said that the major operations that...

California Cancer Ruling Results In Increase In Cases Against Monsanto

The new owners of American agro-chemicals company Monsanto Bayer might have to shell out billions as the former faces a large number of lawsuits. There are some who believe that the glyphosate-based weedkillers manufactured by Monsanto are carcinogenic. The company lost a $289m...

Saudi Arabia Minister Reiterates IPO Of Aramco’s Aramco's $2tn Flotation

Reports suggesting that Saudi Arabia had shelved its plan to sell some stocks of the state owned oil giant Aramco were denied by the country and reiterated that it would go forward with the public offering of $2tn stake sale to the public. There was a report on Wednesday in Reuters that...

Critics Burn Nike For Selling 'Menacing' Balaclava

There has been severe criticism of Nike after the sport apparel maker sold a balaclava which has been alleged to is related to stereotypes of black youths who are related to gang violence according to critics. At the center of the controversy is the Nike x MMW balaclava which is a full...

Japan's Daikin eyes Africa after establishing itself in Asia and India

Africa is the new frontier for the largest manufacturer of air conditioning equipment - Daikin Industries. The company has been successful in the Asia in its efforts for a decade since it took the risk of sharing the technological expertise it possessed with a Chinese company. It was about...

Israeli Firm Sodastream To Be Bought By Pepsi For $3.2 Billion

In an effort to seek avenues of moving into low sugar beverages, Pepsi has decided to buy one of the better-known brands of sparkling water. SodaStream which is an Israeli firm that offers do-it-yourself seltzer makers is to be bought over by the soft drink giant for $3.2 billion, Pepsi...

Trump’s Return To Office Could Shift Global Geopolitics: Putin Holds Firm On Ukraine, While Other Conflicts Face Uncertain Future*

As former U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, the geopolitical landscape is bracing for significant shifts. Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly expressed his...

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Bill To Outlaw Trade In Dog Meat Passed By The Parliament Of South Korea