McDonald’s starts utilizing wood utensils, paper straws in Japan
Oct 08, 2022 22:16 pm UTC| Nature Life Economy Business
McDonalds has launched a nationwide initiative to use paper straws and wooden spoons, forks, knives, and muddlers at its branches in Japan. The move is part of McDonalds global commitment to change all customer...
Casio to release mid-size G-SHOCK
Oct 06, 2022 23:22 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Casio Computer Co Ltd has released the GM-S110, a digital-analog combination timepiece, as its latest addition to its G-SHOCK line of shock-resistant watches. The new watch has a mid-size design featuring a luxe metal...
McCafé to offer organic dark roast coffee for home drinking
Oct 06, 2022 23:22 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
McCafé will launch its new high-grown organic dark roast coffee made from 100 percent Arabica beans grown at high elevations in Central and South America for home drinking. The coffee features notes of cocoa and...
Uniqlo restores old clothes with ancient Japanese hand sewing technique
Oct 05, 2022 23:34 pm UTC| Economy Business Life
The Uniqlo clothing chain is repairing old garments with the Japanese sashiko stitching method dating to feudal times. The repair service is offered at its flagship store. The embroidery technique extends the life of...
Bubs Australia to produce goat milk infant formula for Chinese market
Oct 04, 2022 22:51 pm UTC| Business Economy Health Life
Bubs Australia will manufacture and distribute Bubs Chinese-label goat milk infant formula in China according to new Chinese standards. under an agreement with Heilongjiang Ubeite Dairy Group (HUG). The new standards...
Hyundai Motor wins Red Dot Award's ‘Luminary’ honor for trailer drone
Sep 30, 2022 23:53 pm UTC| Economy Business Life
Hyundai Motor Companys Trailer Drone fully autonomous hydrogen mobility concept won the carmaker its first-ever Luminary honor at Red Dot Award. Germanys Design Zentrum Nordrhein-Westfalen hosts the annual event. The...
Japanese beer lovers make bulk purchases ahead of price hikes
Sep 30, 2022 23:52 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Japanese consumers made last-minute bulk purchases of beer before the October price increases. Beer is one of about 6,500 food products that will cost more, according to a survey by research company Teikoku Databank...
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