S. Korea's shopping centers lure pet lovers with pet lifestyle shops
Oct 05, 2021 23:59 pm UTC| Economy Life
South Koreas department stores and shopping malls are offering pet lifestyle shops to attract the so-called pet-fams or families with pets. Among them is Cocco Square, a 4-floor lifestyle shop for pets, which opened at...
S. Korean's purchases of imported luxury bags surge to 174.1 billion won amid pandemic
Oct 05, 2021 23:58 pm UTC| Economy Life
South Koreans purchased luxury bags worth 174.1 billion won last year, up 38.1 percent on-year, according to the National Tax Service and the Korea Customs Service. Based on the 10 percent value-added tax and the...
Car buyers in Japan now have convenience of ordering Honda cars online
Oct 05, 2021 23:58 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Honda Motor Co. became the first Japanese automobile manufacturer to allow local customers to complete the entire online purchasing process, from consultation to contract-signing. On Hondas website, customers can choose...
Lemon-flavored alcoholic drinks taking a bigger slice of Japan's beverage market
Oct 02, 2021 23:50 pm UTC| Life Economy
Beverage makers such as Coca-Cola and Suntory are racing to pitch lemon-based alcoholic drinks to address the market for younger consumers who have diminished their thirst for beer. In June, Coca-Cola (Japan) Co....
Dolce & Gabbana sells Collezione Genesi NFTs for $5.7 Million
Oct 01, 2021 23:47 pm UTC| Digital Currency Life
Dolce Gabbana sold its first-ever NFT drop, Collezione Genesi, for $5.7 million or 1,885 ether via Polygon network-powered platform UNXD. The NFTs in Dolce Gabbanas nine-piece collection that brought in the most funds...
Customers urge Starbucks Korea to change special merchandise policy
Oct 01, 2021 23:47 pm UTC| Life Economy
Customers are urging Starbucks Korea to limit purchases to one drink per person during special merchandise giveaways to prevent resellers of their limited-edition goods from keeping others waiting in the line. Starbucks...
Honda aims to develop technology allowing humans to live on Mars
Oct 01, 2021 23:46 pm UTC| Science Life Economy
Honda Motor Co. will branch into the space sector to develop a rocket that can launch a satellite, put avatar robots on the moon, and develop technology to allow humans to live on Mars. The company targets to launch the...
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