INSIGHT - Coke and Pepsi boycott over Gaza lifts Muslim countries' local sodas
Coca-Cola and its bottlers, and PepsiCo, still see the countries as important areas for growth, particularly as Western markets slow down.
Fri Sep 06 2024
WHO cancer arm deems aspartame 'possible carcinogen'; consumption limits unchanged
Aspartame is one of the world's most popular sweeteners, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum.
Fri Jul 14 2023
EXCLUSIVE: WHO's cancer research agency to say aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen- Sources
Aspartame, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas, Mars' and Extra chewing gum, will be listed as "possibly carcinogenic to humans".
Thu Jun 29 2023
Greenwashing alert! The brands making claims that aren't always what they seem
Oftentimes, it's a marketing promise intended to ease the conscience of consumers.
Sun Jul 10 2022
Do pixels have a taste?
Coca-Cola decides to bring into our world a drink that the brand had originally created for the video game "Fortnite."
Sat Apr 09 2022
'Coca' pits indigenous Colombians against soft drink giant
Coca-Cola Company incurred their ire by taking issue with the name of a locally-produced beer, Coca Pola.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Ronaldo's Coca-Cola snub: Sports stars are 'reclaiming their voice'
Analysts say sports stars are rejecting sponsors' products that fail to correspond to their personal values.
Sat Jun 19 2021
Soccer: 'Drink water!'- Ronaldo removes Coca-Cola bottles at Euro press conference
Ronaldo moved the cola bottles aside as he sat down to speak to the media before Tuesday's Group F opener against Hungary.
Tue Jun 15 2021
Boycotting Coca-Cola will only affect local employees
Calls for consumer boycott of Coca-Cola products will only affect the company's local employees.
Wed May 19 2021
Coca-Cola the latest global brand to 'Adopt a Park' in Brazil rainforest
Coca-Cola Co on Wednesday agreed to sponsor a protected reserve in the Amazon rainforest.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Analysis: From land of promise to pariah state, Myanmar coup rattles foreign firms
55 foreign investors in Myanmar from Coca Cola to Facebook signed a statement committing 'deep concern'.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Groceries, gowns and Coca-Cola: Jason Wu sets up shop at New York Fashion Week
Lockdown cooking and casual clothing inspires designer Jason Wu's Autumn-Winter 2021 collection.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Soon, you can drink your Coca-Cola from a paper bottle
Coca-Cola enlisted its Brussels-based innovation lab to create a totally new packaging concept for its first bottle made out of paper.
Sat Oct 31 2020
Facebook frustrates advertisers as boycott over hate speech kicks off
Advertisements for more than 400 brands including Coca-Cola and Starbucks are due to vanish from Facebook
Wed Jul 01 2020
Coke's North American sales rise fuels market share gains over Pepsi
Coca-Cola Co's quarterly profit and revenue topped analysts' estimates, helped by a 3 percent rise in North American sales as it gains market share over arch rival PepsiCo Inc.
Wed Oct 25 2017
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024