Philippines suspends onion imports – BusinessWorld Online PHILSTAR MANILA — The Philippines’ agriculture ministry said on Friday it has ordered the suspension of onion imports until May to protect domestic farmers. The ban can be extended up to July depending […]
Get ready for an AweSM Sinulog experience at SM City Cebu
Celebrate Sinulog, the country’s grandest festival, at your favorite SM City Cebu. Immerse yourself in the excitement of festive events at the core of the Sinulog Festival this month of January. The Sinulog Festival in Cebu is a vibrant and deeply-rooted religious celebration that traces its origins to the Feast […]
Australian consumers increasingly spend only on bargains – Westpac data
REUTERS SYDNEY – Australian consumers are tending to spend only when there are bargains to be had, as punishing home loan payments and cost of living pressures weigh on overall outlays, data from Westpac showed on Friday. The Westpac Card Tracker Index stood at 137.2 for the week ending Jan. 13, up […]
Japan Airlines names former cabin attendant as first female president
Source: https://www.facebook.com/JapanAirlinesWorldwide/ TOKYO – Japan Airlines named its first female president on Wednesday, a former cabin attendant who rose through the ranks to senior management, taking a deeply symbolic step in a country struggling to close a vast gender gap at work. Mitsuko Tottori, a senior managing executive officer who joined JAL in […]
BSP: Rate hike transmission significant
REUTERS MANILA — The pass-through effect of the Philippine central bank’s series of rate hikes since 2022 has been “quite significant”, a senior central bank official said on Friday. “In all the rates that we were monitoring, pass throughs are quite significant so transmission is intact,” Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas […]
North Korea says tests underwater nuclear drone, criticizes US-led joint drills
MICHA BRANDLI-UNSPLASH SEOUL — North Korea has conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapons system in a protest against this week’s joint military drills by South Korea, the United States and Japan, state media KCNA said on Friday. The test of the “Haeil-5-23” system, a name North Korea has […]
Skyworth unveils brand ambassador, awards ten ‘Sky Heroes’
From L-R: Sparkle GMA Artist Center Talent Manager Jan Navarro, Sparkle GMA Artist Center Assistant Vice-President for Talent Imaging and Marketing Anne Puno-Ignacio, Sparkle GMA Artist Center Vice-President Joy Marcelo, Skyworth Brand Ambassador Gabbi Garcia, Skyworth General Manager James Sun, and Skyworth Marketing Director Frank Guo — All photos by […]
US says Houthis launched missiles at tanker ship but no damage caused
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Gerhard Traschütz from Pixabay WASHINGTON — The Iran-backed Houthi militia launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles at a US-owned tanker ship late on Thursday that hit the water near the vessel but caused no injuries or damage, the U.S. military said. The incident, the latest amid […]
The 3 biggest challenges in building a tech team in 2024
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Building tech teams in 2024 presents a distinct array of obstacles. From attracting skilled individuals to keeping up with the swift advancements in technology, leaders must navigate a multifaceted environment to establish thriving teams. This piece will delve into the six primary hindrances faced by companies when […]
Excelling in Marketing Management Assignments: Expert Insights on the Subject
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Marketing is an avenue of persuasive communication. Effective communication & persuasion are two key objectives of any marketing effort or strategy. However, getting your message/information across effectively and persuading others with it is easier said than done. Therein arises the need for myriad tactics, strategies, approaches, media, […]