Truckers’ strike disrupts supply of goods worth 3.5 tln won: gov’t

SEOUL– The nationwide strike by truckers has caused supply disruptions of goods worth an estimated 3.5 trillion won (US$2.69 billion) in five key sectors, the industry ministry said Tuesday.   The estimate came as the truckers’ strike entered its 13th day without any signs of a compromise. Truckers have been demanding that the government extend … Read more

S. Korea reports another bird flu case at duck farm

SEOUL– South Korea confirmed one more avian influenza case at a duck farm Tuesday as the latest in a series of infections at local poultry farms in recent weeks.   The new case of a highly pathogenic avian influenza strain of H5N1 was found at a farm in Naju, 355 kilometers south of Seoul, which … Read more

Metaverse Fashion Week Returns in Spring 2023 To Highlight Advances in Digital Fashion & Interoperability

The web3 revolution continues next year with the annual exploration of what fashion will look like in virtual worlds, featuring participation from the first CFDA-Recognized Fashion Week to join MVFW NEW YORK, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Decentraland, the world’s largest user-owned and operated virtual social world, announced today the return of Metaverse Fashion […]

Sweegen announces growth capital investments and manufacturing partnership ahead of Food Ingredients Europe 2022

Momentum from global regulatory approvals and customers’ product launches drives strong valuation and investment demand. Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sweegen announced its strategic investment and partnership snapshot ahead of the FI Europe 2022, where it will exhibit zero sugar solutions in immersive food experiences, displaying consumers’ favorite foods and […]