Vestas picked as preferred supplier for 1.6-GW wind project off Germany

Feb 28, 2023 22:03 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business

Vestas has been given preference to provide at least 104 of its V236-15.0 MW turbines for the 1.6-GW Nordseecluster wind project cluster in German waters. The joint venture partners Canada-based Northland Power Inc and...

ADB arranges financing for Thai firm's 600-MW wind project in Laos

Feb 28, 2023 22:03 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business

Thailand-based Impact Electrons Siam Ltd (IES) has secured a $692 million financial package from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for its 600-MW Monsoon wind power project in Laos. The project will be the first wind...

Eli Lilly to provide easier access to insulin by slashing 70% of cost

Feb 28, 2023 22:02 pm UTC| Health Economy Business

US pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly would cut the cost of its insulin by 70 percent through a series of steps, such as capping out-of-pocket costs at $35 per month for people with insurance. ​However, while the US$35 cap...

Tim Hortons to open ‘hundreds’ of stores across Southeast Asia

Feb 28, 2023 13:35 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons has inked a deal with Marubeni Growth Capital Asia to launch in Singapore as part of its strategy to roll out hundreds of stores across Southeast Asia in the next decade. Tim Hortons is...

LG CNS, Adobe team up for digital marketing business

Feb 28, 2023 09:52 am UTC| Business Economy

LG CNS, the Information Technology service arm of LG Corporation, has joined forces with Adobe Inc. for digital marketing business. The South Korean firm will use the Adobe Experience Manager Asset, Adobe Commerce, and...

Coca-Cola clarifies Coke Zero, Diet Coke do not contain sugar substitute linked to health woes

Feb 28, 2023 09:45 am UTC| Health Economy Business Life

Coca-Cola clarified that Coke Zero and Diet Coke do not contain the sugar replacement called erythritol but instead have aspartame. According to Coca-Colas official website, aspartame is used in some of its products...

LVMH eyeing acquisition of Cartier

Feb 28, 2023 09:19 am UTC| Business Economy

LVMH is reportedly taking a special interest in buying Cartier French luxury brand to expand its jewelry portfolio. The company already owns Tiffany Co. but still looking to add another brand for its jewelry business...