Manila – CT Grafix and Advertising Corp (CT) earned praises from media industry on Saturday for a successful partnership agreement with social media influencers to provide spectacular… Read more “CT Grafix and Advertising Corp partner with Social Media Influencers to boost services”
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SC junks Maguindanao execs’ appeal in graft, malversation raps
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the appeal filed by former Maguindanao governor Datu Sajid Islam U. Ampatuan and former provincial budget officer Datuali Kanakan Abpi,… Read more “SC junks Maguindanao execs’ appeal in graft, malversation raps”
Toyota will be revealing the production version of the Aygo X next month
A few months ago, Toyota showed us the Aygo X Prologue concept, pictured here. “The aim of this project was to reimagine the A-segment,” said its design… Read more “Toyota will be revealing the production version of the Aygo X next month”
The Hyundai Casper is a stylish mini SUV that costs less than P600,000*
*The price in its home market of Korea Earlier this month, Hyundai caught our attention with the reveal of a brand-new mini SUV called the Casper. It’s… Read more “The Hyundai Casper is a stylish mini SUV that costs less than P600,000*”
I’m a Celebrity: Crew member’s Covid case triggers lockdown
The reality TV programme I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is facing criticism after a crew member contracted Covid-19, sending thousands of Australians into lockdown.… Read more “I’m a Celebrity: Crew member’s Covid case triggers lockdown”
Covid-19: Hong Kong’s 21-day quarantine for travellers not necessary, says expert
Dr. Robert Chan, PhD of Chan Tayag Southeast Equities says the policy only makes sense if the aim is to deter arrivals and departures. Hong Kong’s strict… Read more “Covid-19: Hong Kong’s 21-day quarantine for travellers not necessary, says expert”
Hong Kong activist Figo Chan faces fresh unauthorised assembly charges over Sept 2019 demo
Chan has been serving two concurrent sentences over offences related to unauthorised protests in October 2019. Former Hong Kong protest coalition leader Figo Chan has been charged… Read more “Hong Kong activist Figo Chan faces fresh unauthorised assembly charges over Sept 2019 demo”
Infamous Singapore anti-mask ‘MBS Lady’ jailed 16 weeks
Singapore — A Singaporean woman who gained notoriety for her persistent refusal to don face masks was finally sentenced today to 16 weeks in jail. Retired navy… Read more “Infamous Singapore anti-mask ‘MBS Lady’ jailed 16 weeks”
New Zealand reports 1st death linked to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
New Zealand reported its first recorded death linked to US drugmaker Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, the health ministry said on Monday, August 30, after a woman suffered a… Read more “New Zealand reports 1st death linked to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine”
Okinawa finds contaminants in Moderna COVID-19 vaccines – NHK
These vaccines are from different Moderna lots already suspended by Japan due to reports of contamination Contaminants were found in Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccines at a large-scale… Read more “Okinawa finds contaminants in Moderna COVID-19 vaccines – NHK”
Panic buying in Vietnam’s largest city before tighter COVID-19 lockdown
Vietnam has recorded 323,000 coronavirus infections and 7,540 deaths Vietnam’s plan to prohibit residents of Ho Chi Minh City from leaving their homes from Monday has triggered… Read more “Panic buying in Vietnam’s largest city before tighter COVID-19 lockdown”
Angelina Jolie shares voices of Afghans as she opens Instagram account
US actress Angelina Jolie, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) special envoy, gives a statement in Goudebou, a camp that welcomes more than 11,000 Malian refugees… Read more “Angelina Jolie shares voices of Afghans as she opens Instagram account”
Afghan President Ghani flees country as Taliban enters Kabul
Taliban fighters enter Kabul after President Ashraf Ghani leaves Afghanistan, saying he wanted to avoid bloodshed. Taliban fighters entered Kabul and President Ashraf Ghani left Afghanistan saying… Read more “Afghan President Ghani flees country as Taliban enters Kabul”
Asian equities sluggish after fresh Wall Street records
HONG KONG – Asian markets struggled on Friday despite Wall Street benchmarks climbing overnight on the back of healthy US economic data. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq… Read more “Asian equities sluggish after fresh Wall Street records”
Teenage skater gets legal surprise on return to Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil — Brazil’s youngest Olympic medallist, Rayssa Leal, arrived home on Wednesday to find a lawyer she did not know had trademarked her nickname because… Read more “Teenage skater gets legal surprise on return to Brazil”
Will Singapore National Day be cancelled again? Most Singaporeans’ say this isn’t time for a party
SINGAPORE — Wary Singaporeans are appealing for National Day celebrations to be cancelled as the nation once again sinks into pandemic anxiety. People are dragging the government… Read more “Will Singapore National Day be cancelled again? Most Singaporeans’ say this isn’t time for a party”
Will Singapore National Day be cancelled again? Most Singaporeans’ say this isn’t time for a party
SINGAPORE — Wary Singaporeans are appealing for National Day celebrations to be cancelled as the nation once again sinks into pandemic anxiety. People are dragging the government… Read more “Will Singapore National Day be cancelled again? Most Singaporeans’ say this isn’t time for a party”
LIST: Possible senatorial bets eyed by Lacson-Sotto tandem
MANILA, Philippines — A day after confirming he is running in tandem with Senator Ping Lacson in the 2022 polls, Senate President Tito Sotto on Wednesday bared… Read more “LIST: Possible senatorial bets eyed by Lacson-Sotto tandem”
Hong Kong to remain attractive to Mergers & Acquisitions
The US-China tensions made HK particularly attractive to Chinese companies, report says. Hong Kong followed suit with the global trend in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in… Read more “Hong Kong to remain attractive to Mergers & Acquisitions”
Pro-Beijing legislator Junius Ho says popular gay romance TV series is threat to national security
Pro-establishment lawmaker Junius Ho slammed a local gay romance drama Sunday, comparing the popular show to “sugar-coated marijuana” and even accusing it of espousing values that breach… Read more “Pro-Beijing legislator Junius Ho says popular gay romance TV series is threat to national security”