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POCO launches flagship F5 smartphones in PHL
SMARTPHONE brand POCO launched its new flagship phones in the Philippines, the F5 and F5 Pro 5G. “What sets us apart is a lot of smartphones in this segment will really focus on one specific category. Right now, it’s camera. We wanted to make [the F5 Series] an all rounder,” […]
Smart, BlockchainSpace tie up for the further adoption of Web3
Smart Communications, Inc. has partnered with Web3 solutions provider BlockchainSpace for the adoption of Web3-powered solutions in the Philippines. “Filipinos have been at the forefront of utilizing Web3 since the peak of the pandemic. With millions already owning crypto wallets and participating in GameFi, the Philippines has consistently been one […]
Ed Sheeran beats second copyright lawsuit over ‘Thinking Out Loud’
Ed Sheeran —REUTERS British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran on Tuesday defeated a second copyright lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan over similarities between his hit “Thinking Out Loud” and Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” US District Judge Louis Stanton dismissed the case brought by Structured Asset Sales LLC, ruling that […]
China monitors capital flows as online brokers pull down apps
CHINA is taking a tougher stance on capital flows out of the country as the nation’s two leading cross-border online brokerages decided to remove their trading platforms from app stores in the mainland. Futu Holdings Ltd. and Up Fintech Holding Ltd., also known as Tiger Brokers, said Tuesday that the […]
Narrowing income inequality: How does the Philippines compare in the region?
The infographic shows select East and Southeast Asian countries’ “20:20” ratios, which measure the extent of income inequality in an economy by comparing income held by the richest 20% of households to that of the poorest 20%. The income of the richest 20% Filipinos was more than seven times greater […]
Technology and innovation creating workplace inequality post-Covid, survey reveals
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> A new research report, Education for a World of Opportunity, reveals that over a third of British SMEs decision makers believe that technology and innovation have created fewer opportunities for unskilled workers to “learn on the job” and progress to higher paid roles. The YouGov poll, conducted […]
Having a diverse workforce is not only right, but good for business
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> In recent years, more and more companies are realising that having a diverse workforce isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s good for business too. Not only does the greater range of perspectives lead to more creative and innovative decision making, but the consultancy firm McKinsey […]
Treat investing in Cryptocurrency as gambling, MPs say
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> MPs have urged the government to treat retail investment in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin as a form of gambling. Their value could change dramatically and consumers risked losing their entire investment, characteristics closely resembling gambling, the Treasury Select Committee found. It also criticised abandoned plans for the […]
Vauxhall-maker warns Brexit threatens electric cars in UK
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> One of the world’s biggest carmakers has called on the government to renegotiate part of the Brexit deal or risk losing parts of its car industry. Stellantis, which owns Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat, had committed to making electric cars in the UK, but says that is […]