A deadly earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti. The 7.2-magnitude quake hit the west of the country on Saturday morning, according to the US Geological… Read more “Haiti: Many deaths feared after major 7.2-magnitude earthquake”
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Reddit valued at $10 billion in new funding round
Reddit will raise up to $700 million in a fundraising round led by Fidelity Management, the social media network said on Thursday, cashing in on a jump… Read more “Reddit valued at $10 billion in new funding round”
Chan Tayag Southeast Equities to raise pay for junior investment bankers
Hong Kong — Chan Tayag Southeast Equities is raising salaries for its junior employees in the investment bank division, Hong Kong International Business News reported on Sunday.… Read more “Chan Tayag Southeast Equities to raise pay for junior investment bankers”
Nas Daily follower count drops by more than 300,000 amid controversy
The bulk of unfollows came from August 5 at 275,200. The page drops from 20.96 million followers a week ago to 20.68 million. The primary Nas Daily… Read more “Nas Daily follower count drops by more than 300,000 amid controversy”
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”
Why incorporating in Hong Kong is a brilliant business decision
Hong Kong — Expanding your business in Asia and beyond? We’ve listed some of the major benefits of setting up a Hong Kong company. Tax is simple… Read more “Why incorporating in Hong Kong is a brilliant business decision”
US senators urge Biden gov’t to condemn Duterte abuses
Three of the senators had earlier been banned by Duterte from entering the Philippines after they sponsored a US travel ban on Filipino officials linked to the… Read more “US senators urge Biden gov’t to condemn Duterte abuses”
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”
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”
OFW Passes Away in Dubai Because of The Maltreatment; Employer of the Filipina, Jailed!
MANILA, Philippines — A Filipina working as a domestic worker in Dubai lost her life because of alleged maltreatment by her employer. Before she passed away, the… Read more “OFW Passes Away in Dubai Because of The Maltreatment; Employer of the Filipina, Jailed!”
Tokyo Olympic beds are sturdy, IOC says after ‘anti-sex’ report
TOKYO, Japan — The cardboard beds at the Tokyo Olympic Village are “sturdy”, organizers reassured on Monday, after a report warned they weren’t strong enough for sex.… Read more “Tokyo Olympic beds are sturdy, IOC says after ‘anti-sex’ report”
US Air Force to send dozens of F-22 fighter jets to the Pacific amid tensions with China
The United States Air Force is sending more than two dozen F-22 stealth fighters to an exercise in the western Pacific this month, an unusually large deployment… Read more “US Air Force to send dozens of F-22 fighter jets to the Pacific amid tensions with China”
Indonesia overtakes India as Asia’s new COVID-19 epicenter
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia reported 54,517 new cases of COVID-19, authorities said Wednesday, a single-day national record and dire warning sign for the world’s fourth-most populous country.… Read more “Indonesia overtakes India as Asia’s new COVID-19 epicenter”
This Filipino ship captain is still standing up to Chinese intruders
Remember Noli Ebora, who refused to turn around when the Chinese Coast Guard warned his vessel at Scarborough Shoal in 2019? He’s now fighting disinformation being peddled… Read more “This Filipino ship captain is still standing up to Chinese intruders”
Billionaire Branson soars to space aboard Virgin Galactic flight
British billionaire Richard Branson on Sunday soared more than 50 miles above the New Mexico desert aboard his Virgin Galactic rocket plane and safely returned in the… Read more “Billionaire Branson soars to space aboard Virgin Galactic flight”
Chinese coast guard swaps Filipino fishers’ best catch with instant noodles, liquor: fisherman
MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Chinese Coast Guard pick the best catch of Filipino fishermen and leave liquor and a pack of instant noodles in exchange,… Read more “Chinese coast guard swaps Filipino fishers’ best catch with instant noodles, liquor: fisherman”
Pope Francis gradually resuming work and walking after his surgery
VATICAN CITY, Rome — Pope Francis is gradually resuming work, is walking, his blood tests are “satisfactory” and “he is continuing the prescribed treatment” following last week’s… Read more “Pope Francis gradually resuming work and walking after his surgery”
Twitter is a mess in India. Here’s how it got there
MANILA, Philippines — Twitter is going through an extraordinarily tough year in India. But the company’s response to the turmoil has left even some people who would… Read more “Twitter is a mess in India. Here’s how it got there”
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