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US Reports First Case of Last Resort Antibiotic-Resistant Superbug
| Charissa Echavez | | May 28, 2016 06:06 PM EDT |
A bacteria resistant to an antibiotic used as a last resort has been detected in the United States, scientists announced on Thursday.
H&M to Improve Workers' Conditions in Asian Factories
| Charissa Echavez | | May 28, 2016 05:21 PM EDT |
Retail clothing store H&M has announced that it will work with trade unions and other global entities like the United Nations to improve its workers' conditions following reports criticizing the state of the company's garment factories across Asia.
Heineken Teams up With Asia Brewery for PH Beer Venture
| Charissa Echavez | | May 28, 2016 05:13 PM EDT |
Asia Brewery Inc. (ABI) has signed a joint venture on Friday, May 27 with Dutch beer maker Heineken International B.V. to brew Heineken brands locally, an addition to ABI's varied beer portfolio.
Foxconn Replaces 60,000 Workers With Robots in China
| Charissa Echavez | | May 26, 2016 04:56 PM EDT |
Electronics manufacturing firm Foxconn has allegedly replaced some 60,000 factory workers in China with robots.
Lenovo Posts First Loss in 6 Years: Report
| Charissa Echavez | | May 26, 2016 04:27 PM EDT |
Smartphone maker Lenovo on Thursday posted its first loss in six years, with earnings dragged down by the costs of acquisition and restructuring as well as weak sales of smartphones and personal computers.
Starbucks to Build its First International Roastery in China
| Charissa Echavez | | May 26, 2016 03:42 PM EDT |
American coffeehouse Starbucks announced on Thursday that it will establish its very first roaster in Shanghai, China, next year. This will be the first Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room outside the United States.
UberEATS Lands in Singapore
| Charissa Echavez | | May 26, 2016 03:33 PM EDT |
Ride-hailing food service app UberEATS landed in Singapore on Tuesday, May 25. This is the first country in Asia that the service is available in.
Lee Min Ho's Promiz Bags Korea Good Brand Award
| Charissa Echavez | | May 26, 2016 03:27 PM EDT |
Lee Min Ho's fundraising platform Promiz has bagged the Korea Good Brand Award, the actor's agency MYM Entertainment announced on Thursday.
Monsanto Declines Bayer's $62 Billion Takeover Offer, Says it was too low
| Charissa Echavez | | May 25, 2016 01:19 PM EDT |
Monsanto Co. has declined on Tuesday Germany's Bayer's $62 billion takeover offer; however, the biotech seed giant said it is open for further negotiations, which Bayer sees as an encouraging response.
Sony to Release 20th Anniversary Special Edition PS4 Models for 'Resident Evil Umbrella Corps'
| Charissa Echavez | | May 25, 2016 11:24 AM EDT |
Sony is set to release collaboration models of the PlayStation 4 featuring two Resident Evil Umbrella Corp series to signify the game's 20th anniversary on June 23.
China Airlines to Sell Tickets Without Free Checked Lugagge Allowance
| Charissa Echavez | | May 25, 2016 07:37 AM EDT |
China Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will start selling Taoyuan-Tokyo tickets with no free checked baggage allowance.
WHO Calls for Emergency Meeting Over Yellow Fever Outbreak
| Charissa Echavez | | May 24, 2016 11:42 AM EDT |
The World Health Organization will conduct an emergency meeting on Thursday in Geneva to tackle the alarming spread of yellow fever that has hit hardest in Angola and re-stressed the importance of mass vaccination.
Versace Names Fomer Alexander McQueen Head as new CEO
| Charissa Echavez | | May 24, 2016 11:33 AM EDT |
Famous Italian luxury brand Versace has hired the former head of Alexander McQueen Jonathan Akeroyd as its new chief executive, replacing Gian Giacomo Ferraris.
China's Fujian Grand Chip to Takeover German Chip Maker Aixtron
| Charissa Echavez | | May 24, 2016 07:00 AM EDT |
China's Fujian Grand Chip Investment Fund (FGC) has made a takeover offer to the German semiconductor equipment maker Aixtron for 4.92 trillion yuan ($752 million), the two firms announced on Monday.
5,000-Year-Old Beer Recipe Unearthed in China
| Charissa Echavez | | May 23, 2016 10:26 PM EDT |
Archaeologists have unearthed traces of a 5,000-year-old beer recipe with "advanced beer brewing technique" and elements of East and West in northern China.
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