Japan proposes plant-based meat consumption to reduce carbon emissions

Jun 08, 2021 23:49 pm UTC| Economy Business

The Japanese government proposed using meat alternatives such as soybeans and other plant-based ingredients to reduce carbon dioxide emissions while stressing the need to reform lifestyles. In its 2021 white paper on...

To create a better work environment after COVID-19, we must truly hear employees

Jun 08, 2021 12:15 pm UTC| Business

When the third wave of COVID-19 hit Canada and the benefits of the short-lived hero pay had long passed, workers advocates made renewed calls for a paid sick leave policy. In Ontario, where the third wave was...

To become an innovation nation, we really need to think smaller

Jun 08, 2021 12:14 pm UTC| Business Technology

It took a chance meeting between Cameron van den Dungen, founder of a start-up mattress company, and Madhu Bhaskaran, an engineering professor at RMIT University, to see an opportunity to collaborate and commercialise...

What would sustainable tourism really mean for New Zealand? Let’s ask the river

Jun 08, 2021 12:13 pm UTC| Business

Excitement among Cook Islands tourism operators and officials at the opening of quarantine-free travel with Aotearoa New Zealand was understandable. The impact of the pandemic on the island nations economy has been massive...

Jeff Bezos will join Blue Origin for a trip to space in July

Jun 08, 2021 09:29 am UTC| Business Economy

Jeff Bezos revealed that he will be joining the crew for the first human flight of his companys Blue Origin next month. He will go to space via the first crewed flight of the rocket ship called the New Shepard that was...

HSBC Asia Pacific announces retirement of its CEO Peter Wong

Jun 08, 2021 09:04 am UTC| Business Economy

HSBC revealed on Monday, June 7, that its Asia Pacific chief executive officer would be retiring already. Peter Wong will step down from his post this week as his retirement is effective immediately. The new...

Kroger announces hiring of 10,000 store associates in the U.S.

Jun 08, 2021 08:43 am UTC| Business Economy

Kroger is set to hire additional 10,000 workers for its stores in the U.S. The open job posts are in retail, pharmacy, e-commerce, logistics, and manufacturing divisions. The job recruitment details As per Fox...