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'Must-have' Japanese whisky turns 100 as demand soars
'Must-have' Japanese whisky turns 100 as demand soars
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The famed Yamazaki distillery marks its 100th anniversary this year with plenty to celebrate, as Japan's acclaimed aged whiskies command increasingly eye-watering prices thanks to growing demand and longstanding shortages. The location of Yamazaki's distillery is a world away from the Scottish terroir most associated with whisky but Fujii says the site was chosen for the region's famed water.

Asian markets drop as China growth worries offset Fed rate hopes
Asian markets drop as China growth worries offset Fed rate hopes
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Most Asian markets sank Tuesday as further weakness in China's economy fuelled worries about the effects on global growth, overshadowing optimism that the United States is winning its battle against inflation and could avoid a recession. Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned about the effects of China's weakness on the global economy.

Pretty in pink: 'Barbie' marketing blitz hits fever pitch
Pretty in pink: 'Barbie' marketing blitz hits fever pitch
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Hollywood A-listers have been walking red carpets in hot pink, glitter is back, and companies from The Gap to Burger King are doing rose-colored collaborations: "Barbie" mania is everywhere as the hotly anticipated film hits theaters worldwide. Microsoft, Forever 21, Ulta Beauty, Hot Wheels, Chevrolet and even Progressive insurance are among the companies looking to cash in on Barbie mania.