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A Mediterranean bean used in cooking for centuries is creating new opportunities in Canada for high-protein plant-based foods — from pasta to a vegan frozen dessert being sold at one of Winnipeg’s most iconic ice cream stands.  Lupin beans are being used in soft-serve, pasta as part of effort to …

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno urged regional counterparts to collaborate effectively in overcoming post-pandemic challenges in Southeast Asia. Diokno emphasized enhancing regional surveillance, macroeconomic cooperation, and financial safety nets to protect against external shocks. He highlighted the importance of promoting the freer flow of goods, services, and capital through Free Trade …

Consumer facial tissue brand Kleenex will soon be no more in Canada, as the company that makes the iconic product has decided to exit a major part of its business in this country.  Corporate parent Kimberly-Clark cites ‘unique complexities’ of Canadian market to explain move. Pass the facial tissue, Kleenex …

BOEING and a key supplier say that a new manufacturing flaw could delay deliveries of the 737 Max, Boeing’s best-selling plane. Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems said they discovered improperly drilled fastener holes in the aft pressure bulkhead — which maintains pressure when planes are at cruising altitude — on the …

The U.S. Justice Department sued the Elon Musk-owned rocket and satellite company SpaceX on Thursday for allegedly discriminating against asylum seekers and refugees in hiring.  Company is biased against asylum seekers and refugees in hiring decisions, lawsuit alleges. The U.S. Justice Department sued Elon Musk-owned rocket and satellite company SpaceX …

STARBUCKS’ Pumpkin Spice Latte goes on sale on Thursday in the United States and Canada, as it does each year when the nights start getting longer and the fall winds gather. As it approaches its 20th year, it is still the coffee giant’s most popular seasonal beverage, with hundreds of …

Normal traffic has resumed in the Suez Canal after a brief slowdown following the collision of two oil tankers in the world’s most heavily trafficked waterway.  World’s busiest waterway has had numerous incidents and delays in recent years. Normal traffic has resumed in the Suez Canal after a brief slowdown …

Charles Martinet, the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games since the 1990s, is stepping down.  Voice of iconic character since 1990s will serve as ‘Mario Ambassador,’ says Nintendo. Charles Martinet, the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games since the 1990s, is stepping down. Nintendo of America confirmed on …

Local retailers are seeking clarification on the planned imposition of taxes on single-use plastic on fears such move could only trigger increases in prices of consumer products. Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) President Roberto S. Claudio Sr. told reporters at the National Retail Conference and Stores Asia Expo (NRCE) 2023 held …

The federal government is pushing back against the latest U.S. decision to keep imposing duties on Canadian softwood lumber.  U.S. argues Canada’s ‘stumpage fee’ system amounts to unfair subsidies on Canadian lumber. The federal government is pushing back against the latest U.S. decision to keep imposing duties on Canadian softwood …