Asahi Kasei to Build EV Battery Plant in Canada to Supply Key Parts to Honda Motor
Apr 24, 2024 10:03 am UTC| Business Technology
Asahi Kasei Corporation, a chemical company based in Japan, announced it will build a new production plant in Canada where it will make parts for electric vehicle batteries. The company will then supply critical materials...
SK Networks Sets Up AI Research Lab in Silicon Valley
Apr 24, 2024 09:42 am UTC| Business Technology
SK Networks established its own AI research center in the United States. The lab was inaugurated in Silicon Valley, California, on Tuesday, April 23. The site will become SK Networks AI base outside of South Korea. The...
Visa's Q2 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Fueled by Consumer Spending
Apr 24, 2024 09:39 am UTC| Business
Visas second-quarter results outpaced Wall Street forecasts on Tuesday, as robust consumer spending on travel and dining helped its shares climb 2.7% in after-hours trading. Despite fears over a slowing economy, US...
Why is the London Stock Exchange losing out to the US
Apr 24, 2024 09:36 am UTC| Economy Business
London Stock Exchange (LSE), which can trace its heritage to the coffee houses of the 17th century, is failing. The volume of shares traded is sharply declining, and some UK companies are swiftly moving to the US...
Supreme Court appears open to Starbucks’ claims in labor-organizing case
Apr 24, 2024 09:33 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Business
What factors must a court consider when the National Labor Relations Board requests an order requiring an employer to rehire terminated workers before the completion of unfair labor practice proceedings? Thats the...
Volvo Cars Projects Robust Demand Despite Financial Hiccups in Q1
Apr 24, 2024 08:33 am UTC| Business
Swedish automaker Volvo Cars has signaled a positive outlook for its vehicle demand in 2023, following an uptick in first-quarter sales figures. Despite this optimistic projection, the companys operating earnings for the...
Starbucks Drops Limited-Edition Motto Frappuccino in Japan Stores
Apr 24, 2024 08:23 am UTC| Business
Starbucks is adding another melon flavor to its menu list in Japan. The Japanese unit of the American coffee chain is set to release a new limited-edition drink called the Motto Gohobi Melon. Most of Starbucks Japans...
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