KFC Shutters Over 100 Restaurants in Malaysia Over Tough Economic Conditions, Boycotts
May 01, 2024 09:48 am UTC| Business
KFC suspended the operation of its more than 100 stores in Malaysia and said the closure is temporary. QSR Brands Holdings Bhd, the local operator of the fried chicken chain in the region, cited tough economic...
Microsoft to Set Up Its First Azure Data Center in Thailand With Investment in AI
May 01, 2024 09:30 am UTC| Business Technology
Microsoft Corporation is building its first Azure data center in Thailand to enable a cloud and AI-powered future for the country. The tech firm announced on Wednesday, May 1, that through the facility, it will also...
Telegraph Newspaper Back on the Market After UAE-Backed Consortium Withdraws Takeover Bid
May 01, 2024 08:06 am UTC| Business
The Telegraph is back on sale after the Abu Dhabi-backed consortium pulled out of the deal to acquire the British newspaper group. On Tuesday, April 30, the paper was again on the market since the takeover bid from...
Starbucks Reports Surprise Drop in Same-Store Sales; Shares Tumble
May 01, 2024 07:25 am UTC| Business
Starbucks, the renowned coffee chain, faced an unexpected downturn in its same-store sales, marking the first decline in roughly three years. The company attributed this drop to diminished demand for its coffee products in...
Walmart Is Shutting Its Health Centers, to Discontinue Virtual Healthcare Services
May 01, 2024 06:41 am UTC| Business
Walmart is closing its health centers in the United States and will cease offering medical care. On Tuesday, April 30, the company also announced that it would end its virtual care services. Walmart Health provides...
Burger King Heats Up the UK with the Return of Spicy Mayo Favorites
May 01, 2024 06:17 am UTC| Business
Burger King has sparked excitement among fast-food enthusiasts across the UK with the announcement of its Spicy Mayo ranges return, starting today. The comeback features the much-loved Spicy Mayo Double Whopper and the...
Virginia Town of Marion Seeks Official Recognition as Birthplace of Mountain Dew
May 01, 2024 05:28 am UTC| Business
The town of Marion, Virginia, is stepping forward to solidify its legacy as the birthplace of the iconic beverage Mountain Dew. Nestled in Southwest Virginias Smyth County, Marion is a scenic locale and the ground zero for...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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