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How Chinese superfans became a force of nationalist activism in the name of their ‘idols’
1 of 2 THANKS to the efforts of their fans, artists like South Korean band BTS have their faces everywhere in China (where they are known as “idols”) — from the subway, to media articles and brand collaborations. In 2016, Chinese fans of Jackson Yee (a.k.a. Yi Yangqianxi), a former […]
Digitizing healthcare to require big IT skills push
REUTERS By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter HEALTHCARE workers in the Philippines need to develop information and communications technology (ICT) skills as more healthcare firms shift to digital platforms, according to a healthcare management services and solutions company. “During the pandemic, we saw an increase in the utilization of digital […]
EEI to build construction-related training center
EEI CORP. on Thursday said that it plans to train 500 employees for its future projects through a new training center that will offer construction-related courses and skills. In a regulatory filing, the company said that it seeks to accommodate 500 trainees and offer training for material welding as well […]
Does competition make us less moral? New research says yes, but only a little bit
DILOKASTUDIO-FREEPIK Many of our economic and even social interactions are competitive. We use markets to find jobs, but also dates. What does this mean for our morals? Does capitalism give us the American dream, or American Psycho? Does the experience of competition keep us honest, or drive us towards cheating? […]
Hollywood actors, studios agree to media blackout for labor talks
LOS ANGELES — The SAG-AFTRA actors union and the group representing major Hollywood studios agreed not to talk to the media during contract talks that started on Wednesday. The actors’ union is seeking pay increases and protections around the use of artificial intelligence in negotiations with the Alliance of Motion […]
Binance CEO’s trading firm received $11B in client assets
LONDON — Merit Peak, an offshore trading company controlled by Binance Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Changpeng Zhao, received around $11 billion of client assets through a Seychelles-based firm set up to take customer deposits, a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing shows. The SEC filing, which on Tuesday asked […]
Rejection letters
We receive daily follow-ups from applicants, and it takes so much time to answer them. As much as we’d like to be professional in our dealings, we have to prioritize our heavy workload. What’s the best way of managing this situation, especially for applicants who were rejected? — Starry Night. […]
C-level collaboration for sustainability
Historically, organizations treated environmental, social, and governance (ESG) as an annex of corporate social responsibility. It is now dawning on them that ESG is actually a significant factor in their day-to-day operations, strategy, and transactions. CEOs are now rethinking ESG through the lens of organizational growth. ESG issues have become critical for […]
Entertainment News (06/09/23)
1 of 3 More perks at NCT Dojaejung’s concert A new seat plan, T-stage, and more perks have been prepared for NCT DoJaeJung’s Scented Symphony: Perfume Fancon, part of the promotion of its debut extended play album, Perfume. The concert will be held on June 24 at SM Mall of […]