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Japan brands drop boyband agency after sex abuse scandal
Japan brands drop boyband agency after sex abuse scandal
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Automaker Nissan and beer giant Kirin said Tuesday that they were dissociating themselves from Japan's biggest boyband agency following revelations about sex abuse committed by its late founder for decades. Calling the abuse a "grave human rights issue", a spokesperson for beer giant Kirin Holdings told AFP that it would not renew its contract with the firm.

Bound by EU, new iPhone expected to adopt USB-C charger
Bound by EU, new iPhone expected to adopt USB-C charger
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Apple on Tuesday is expected to freshen its iPhone lineup, improving performance and switching to a universal charger set to become mandatory in Europe next year. - Along with rolling improvements to iPhone cameras and chips, Apple is expected to raise prices on its Pro models, according to Wurmser.