Starbucks franchise operator in West Asia, North Africa confirmed layoffs as result of dip in sales affected by war in Gaza. McDonald’s & Unilever also saw sales decline in West, Southeast Asia.
Gerbang Alaf Restaurants Sdn Bhd, the licensee of McDonald's Malaysia, is suing BDS Malaysia over social media posts linking the franchise to Israel's actions in Gaza.
The boycotts against American companies have succeeded in raising awareness about Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians, but probably won’t have a huge economic impact
The world's biggest burger chain closed its restaurants in Ukraine and Russia in March 2022, following Moscow's invasion of the eastern European country.
Wholesale prices of tomatoes have surged 288% in a month to a high of 140 rupees a kg on Friday, with retail prices still higher, spurring many people to cut back on consumption.
There are 20 ongoing wars happening around the world as we speak—which of them qualify for a corporate boycott? Companies are only picking their sides.
In 2018, it was because of FSSAI's directives that 10,500 non-compliant food vendors were delisted by food delivery services like Zomato, Swiggy and UberEats.
For India and the EU, the reliance on the US for security needs and on China for goods and services is associated with greater risks and vulnerability to major disruptions.
Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.
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