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Despite seeing growth in its supermarket division, leading grocery retailer, Coles, has experienced a significant fall in profits, largely due to what has been referred to as the “case of the century”, instigated by the Australian Competition and Consumer…
A California court has awarded $40 million to two women who claimed their ovarian cancer was a result of prolonged usage of Johnson & Johnson’s talcum-based baby powder. The Los Angeles Superior Court jury distributed the payout, allotting $18 million to…
We’ve got a whole new slew of MagSafe-compatible cases up in the Apple Store today, now that the official event has ended. Apple’s online site was down in the last hours leading up to today’s event, where we found out plenty of juicy tidbits about the…
A Chinese court has ruled Japanese retailer Muji must pay RMB626,000 (US$89,000) and apologize to a local firm after losing a trademark-infringement case, according to the South China Morning Post Muji had appealed a 2017 ruling finding against its use of a…
Plans to merge carmakers Renault and Fiat Chrysler could re-emerge despite the breakdown of negotiations last week, France’s transport minister said on Tuesday, joining a chorus of French officials hoping the deal could be revived. Asked if talks between the…
Aldi has taken the Transport Workers Union to Federal Court, following what the supermarket claims is a string of false and misleading claims. The TWU has made a number of claims toward Aldi, including that its drivers have faced harassment when they have…
Travel, business and lifestyle accessories brand Tumi will introduce its new campaign for Asia Pacific & Middle East starring Hollywood actor Chris Pratt at Tumi Loft Pacific Place. Chris Pratt and Tumi will launch their new collaboration in the region at…
A former ANZ Bank employee will be tried for allegedly falsifying customers’ signatures and misappropriating over VND91.3 billion ($4 million). Ho Chi Minh prosecutors have submitted to the court an indictment against Nguyen Pham Gia Tho, a former employee of…
According to Max Weinbach, Apple’s seventh-generation iPod Touch will make its international debut sometime tomorrow. Once again, specifics about the product weren’t provided but this announcement info does coincide with a previous rumor from earlier today.…
Prosecutors raided the main office of Hyundai Motor and its smaller affiliate Kia Motors on Wednesday as part of a probe into allegations that the company tried to conceal defects in some of its vehicle lineups. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office…
Korea’s corporate watchdog claimed Apple Korea has bargaining power over local mobile carriers and that it has reaped unfair profits from them in a statement Monday. According to the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), experts called in by the antitrust body said…
Singapore shoppers have been warned about dealing with LuxStyle International Sales. The Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) has released a consumer advisory notice updating its previous advisory on LuxStyle, reminding consumers that they are “not…
Prosecutors dropped tax evasion and embezzlement charges against Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee on Thursday. The decision was based on the judgment that further investigation into the case was impossible due to Lee’s health issues. The investigation may…
Grab should pay Vinasun VND4.8 billion ($208,000) for damage it has caused the top taxi firm, a court ruled Friday. The People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City said in its verdict that Grab had committed many mistakes in its operations in Vietnam, tantamount to…
Things aren’t looking good for beleaguered German automaker BMW, with yet another vehicle reported to have burst into flames on Christmas Day. A BMW 520 sedan caught fire at around 6 p.m. on Tuesday in Gongju, South Chungcheong. Earlier that day at 1 a.m.,…
Ted Baker chief executive and founder Ray Kelvin has taken a voluntary leave of absence after “further serious allegations” around his conduct were brought to light. These allegations were brought to the attention of an independent committee of non-executive…
