McDonald’s Quarter Pounder pulled amid E. Coli outbreak
It seems like McDonald’s is in the frying pan again—this time, not for their burgers but for what’s possibly lurking in them. Late last week, [more…]
Qantas engineers demand fair pay as strikes intensify and tensions mount
In a showdown that’s been brewing for months, Qantas engineers are turning up the heat, as their demands for a pay increase continue to go [more…]
Vivo shakes up India’s smartphone market
In a stunning shake-up of India’s smartphone pecking order, Chinese tech brand Vivo swooped into the No. 1 spot for the first time ever in [more…]
James Gorman takes the helm as Disney chairman, succession plan still in play
In a surprising change of events at Disney’s magical kingdom, the company has chosen James Gorman to take the reins as its next chairman, set [more…]
Swiss startup turns your smartphone into a blood pressure monitor
Tired of those cumbersome, clunky blood pressure cuffs? So are 1.3 billion people worldwide battling hypertension, most of whom can’t keep it under control. Why? [more…]
Kia EV5 price takes aim at Tesla to win over Aussie drivers
Kia is throwing down the gauntlet in Australia’s electric vehicle market with its new EV5, a sharp competitor to Tesla’s popular Model Y. First making [more…]
Hanni’s solo stand, NewJeans star takes on K-Pop bullying at National Assembly
It seems like South Korea’s music industry is about to get a shake-up, thanks to a surprising move by Hanni, a member of the global [more…]
Unilever exits Russia, sells subsidiary to local buyer in €600 million deal
In a move that surprises absolutely no one, Unilever has finally bid farewell to its Russian operations, joining the ever-growing list of companies saying goodbye [more…]
DP World bets big on China, expanding global reach through Hong Kong
DP World has big plans, and they’re betting on China to help make them happen. The UAE-based logistics giant, fresh off its acquisition of Cargo [more…]
Asbestos ban fails to halt rising mesothelioma cases in Singapore
For 35 years, asbestos has been banned in Singapore, yet its deadly impact lingers. Despite the prohibition, the number of malignant mesothelioma cases—a cancer caused [more…]