South Korea’s rising temperatures allow farmers to harvest bananas
Bananas usually grow in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and South Korea lies in a temperate zone with four distinct seasons.
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Bank of Japan to begin initial research to include wage trends in 'tankan' business survey
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) said on Tuesday it would start preliminary research on including wage-related items in its quarterly "tankan" business survey to more accurately reflect wage trends in the country's monetary policy.
North Korea tests exploding attack drones, much to Kim Jong-un’s delight
The test, which state media said took place on Saturday, came as the US and South Korean militaries are conducting a large-scale exercise aimed at enhancing their combined capabilities to defend against growing North Korean nuclear threats.
Europe's wineries battle to survive as extreme heat hurts production
This year'swine harvest is in full swing on the perennially popular Greek island of Santorini, but for local winemaker Yiannis Paraskevopoulos, the prospects do not look good.
Why a weakening U.S. dollar can help the consumer
The dollar fell to its lowest level since December on Wednesday as investors anticipate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole economic conference in Wyoming.
Beyoncé launches whiskey line with LVMH's Moët Hennessy
Beyoncé is holding her whiskey up high.
What TikTok 'underconsumption core' trend means for your money: It's 'romanticizing being middle class,' content creator says
Using only one water bottle. Finishing that tube of makeup before buying another. Owning furniture that's been passed down through generations.
New Zealanders seek jobs overseas in record numbers as recession bites
Auckland has started to feel like a “ghost town”, Chakrabarti said.