Thailand sets sights on ‘Cryptourism,’ issuing utility token in boosting tourist traffic
Oct 01, 2021 23:30 pm UTC| Life Economy Digital Currency
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is considering issuing its utility token dubbed TAT Coin that would create a cryptourism atmosphere and attract potential travelers and visitors to increase income in the...
NHN launches visual fashion search service
Oct 01, 2021 23:25 pm UTC| Life Technology
NHN Corp. launched its fashion-specific artificial intelligence (AI) service AI Fashion camera search function that allows users to find products by image even if they dont know the product or brand name. The service...
Delta Air Lines to offer new beverages with wine, vodka options from brands owned by women, blacks
Sep 30, 2021 23:43 pm UTC| Life Economy
Delta Air Lines is boosting its beverage offerings for sale this October, with eight new premium options like spiked seltzer, rosé, and classic cocktails. Among the new beverages is Une Femmes The Callie...
S. Korea's convenience stores see soaring demand for pet care products
Sep 30, 2021 23:39 pm UTC| Life Economy
More South Korean consumers are buying pet goods at convenience stores due to their proximity and accessibility than exclusive pet shops. Sales of pet goods in major convenience store chain GS25 rose by 44.3 percent...
Drinks with low alcohol on the rise in Japan
Sep 30, 2021 23:28 pm UTC| Life Economy
Japans alcoholic beverage makers are unveiling new products to meet the rising demand for low-alcoholic drinks from health-conscious consumers or those drinking more at home due to the pandemic. Many of those drinkers...
Wine prices up 13% to supplant Scotch whisky, Hermes bags as top luxury investment
Sep 29, 2021 22:10 pm UTC| Life Economy
Investment-grade wine prices increased by 13 percent over the past year to top this years list of luxury investments, according to the newest Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index. Meanwhile, the previous leaders, rare...
S. Korea seeks to introduce drone taxis by 2025
Sep 28, 2021 23:47 pm UTC| Life Economy
South Korea aims to commercialize urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles as drone taxis as early as the end of 2025. The introduction of drone taxis is meant to ease traffic congestion on Seouls roads, said the Ministry of...
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