Striking cargo truckers reveal failed talks, Korean industrial businesses put to a halt

Nov 29, 2022 07:34 am UTC| Business Economy

Thousands of truckers in South Korea are on strike, and on Monday, Nov. 28, the group and government officials held a 2-hour meeting. Unfortunately, the two camps were not able to reach an agreement, and a threat of...

KFC, Pizza Hut owner Yum Brands and Goldman Sachs’ PIA bid to acquire Korea’s Mom's Touch

Nov 29, 2022 07:22 am UTC| Business Economy

Moms Touch, a chicken burger chain based in South Korea, is up for sale and many companies are interested. Bidders are placing their bids, and in the latest update, a lot of international private equity firms also joined...

아마존, 인도 '식품 배달' 사업 접는다...내달 29일 종료

Nov 29, 2022 06:56 am UTC| Business

원본 기사: Amazon to close its food delivery biz in India 미국 전자상거래 업체 아마존이 인도 시장에서 시범 진행했던 식품 배달 사업을 중단한다. 아마존은 25일(현지시간) 인도 내 아마존 푸드 딜리버리 시범 사업에 대한...

Governor eyes ‘hydrogen pipeline’ for Tokyo

Nov 28, 2022 23:27 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike plans to build a hydrogen supply network of pipelines to receive green hydrogen in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Koike considers green hydrogen as a pillar to achieve...

Burger King Japan adds matcha pie to the menu

Nov 28, 2022 23:22 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

Burger King Japan has included My Winter Matcha Pie in its series of new desserts aimed at adults under the name Watakushi no, which translates to My. This dessert uses Uji matcha from Morihan, Kyotos long-established...

McDonald’s Japan to offer Fuwatoro Tamago Noko Demi Gurakoro this winter

Nov 28, 2022 23:18 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

McDonalds Japan is adding an extra-tempting version to the croquette burger lineup, dubbed the Fuwatoro Tamago Noko Demi Gurakoro. Gurakoro is a mashup of the Japanese pronunciations of gratin and croquette, since this...

Economic experts worry about S. Korean financial crisis due to borrowing costs

Nov 28, 2022 23:14 pm UTC| Business Economy

South Korea could face a financial crisis due to spiking borrowing costs that could weigh on businesses and households, according to a Bank of Korea (BOK) survey conducted on 72 economic and financial experts. Of the...