Infinitus Awarded National Green Factory Status
The recognition marks a significant step for the health supplement producer in leading industry-wide sustainable development practices GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In a recent announcement by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the 2023 Green Manufacturing List highlighted Infinitus (China) Co., Ltd., a trailblazer in the sector of traditional Chinese medicinal […]
Claude Arpi | China playing new border games close to Mt Kailash
Western Tibet has a rich historical background, particularly in proximity to Mount Kailash, near the trijunction between India, Nepal and Tibet. It is the case of Purang/Taklakot and a place called Toyo, located a few kilometres away, which have gone down in history for the epic battle between the Dogras of Gen. Zorawar Singh and […]
CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. economy seems to be holding up
People shop at a retail store in Manhattan, New York City, on Jan. 5, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? […]
Huge cybersecurity leak lifts lid on world of China’s hackers for hire
A big leak of data from a Chinese cybersecurity firm has revealed state security agents paying tens of thousands of pounds to harvest data on targets, including foreign governments, while hackers hoover up huge amounts of information on any person or institution who might be of interest to their prospective clients. The cache of more […]
Nvidia’s AI-friendly hardware sends its market value soaring higher than Australia’s GDP
In short: Chipmaker Nvidia has posted a record revenue figure of $US22.1 billion for the December quarter — up 265 per cent on the prior year. Its share price closed up 16.4 per cent, giving the company a market value of $US1.94 trillion — about $US25 billion higher than Australia’s GDP. What’s next? Analysts are bullish about Nvidia’s […]
[In This Economy] Small wins matter in the fight against Martial Law denialism
Almost two years into the Marcos Jr. administration, there are continuing efforts to whitewash the Martial Law dictatorship (1972-1986) and, at the same time, downplay the importance of the EDSA People Power Revolution (February 23, 1986). For instance, in September 2023, the Department of Education dropped the term “diktadurang Marcos” (Marcos dictatorship) and instead just […]
Japan’s life-size moving Gundam is closing soon, and the last tickets are about to go on sale
Mobile Suit Gundam: goodbye. For the last three years, the people of Yokohama, Japan’s second largest city which sits on the coastline 30 minutes south from downtown Tokyo, have had the special sense of pride and calm that comes from knowing their town is watched over by a full-scale statue of anime mecha Gundam. Yokohama […]
SWAG Annual Trending Hashtag Revealed
Users Around the World All Favor This Lady TAIPEI, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ — Taiwan-based SWAG, the largest adult live streaming platform in Asia, has unveiled its 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW, showcasing SWAG’s most popular creators, trending hashtags, and user visit duration records. The statistics reveal that the most popular creator is @ladyyuan, with one in […]
Join Auden at MWC 2024: Fostering an Open, Sustainable Future of 6G Networks
Antenna expert to demo state-of-the-art high-frequency millimeter wave antenna technology already used by major telecoms providers, along with solution for advancing signal coverage capabilities in FR2 & FR3 TAIPEI, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Auden Group, an industry-leading antenna and connectivity solutions provider, is announcing it will attend MWC 2024 (Booth #5J64, February 26-29, Barcelona) […]
House is heading toward “nuclear” war over Ukraine funding, one top House GOP leader says
There’s a “50-50” chance of a government shutdown in early March, says House Financial Services Chairman Patrick McHenry, of North Carolina, and it’s House Speaker Mike Johnson’s fear of being ousted that will determine the outcome. And at the same time, McHenry says the House is heading to a procedural “nuclear” war over funding for […]
Myanmar military conscription law sparks panic and fear as youth prepare to flee
CNN — Anna wakes up about four times a night from dreams in which she is being sent to the front lines of a bloody war and forced to fight. It’s a terrifying prospect that could become a reality for Anna and millions of her peers across Myanmar after the military junta activated a mandatory conscription […]
Even China’s giants are picking Singapore over Hong Kong for regional HQs
HONG KONG – The international business community is clear on where it wants to call home in Asia: Singapore. The city-state hosted regional headquarters for 4,200 multinational firms in 2023, extending its lead and dwarfing the 1,336 found in Hong Kong, its main rival, according to a Bloomberg Intelligence report that details Singapore’s rise in […]
Face off: Attackers are stealing biometrics to access victims’ bank accounts
Biometrics have been touted as the ultimate credential — because after all, faces, fingerprints and irises are unique to every human being. But attackers are increasingly cunning, and it’s becoming clear that biometric screens are just as easy to bypass as the multitude of other existing tools. Attesting to this, cybersecurity company Group-IB has discovered […]
Taylor Swift fans frustrated by massive lines for merchandise in Sydney
Taylor Swift’s first Sydney concert isn’t until Friday night, but fans are already queuing for early merchandise at the concert venue, Accor Stadium. Three days out from the first of four concerts, fans are frustrated by the long, slow-moving queues at the venue’s merchandise stalls, taking to social media to vent their annoyance. WATCH THE […]
Globalization isn’t dead, it’s ‘accelerating’
Good morning. The last decade has seen a steady string of reports about companies re-shoring, friend-shoring, de-risking and otherwise unwinding the globalization of the late 20th century, when companies sourced supply from the lowest global bidder. But does that mean globalization is dead? Not at all, says Nicole Sahin, CEO of G-P, who was our […]
Actress Dawn Yeoh, 37, plays mother to Gini Chang, 29, in local movie King Of Hawkers
SINGAPORE – Singaporean actress Dawn Yeoh does not look a day over 30. But in the new local movie King Of Hawkers, the 37-year-old bachelorette plays the mother of a 20-year-old, portrayed by Mediacorp starlet Gini Chang, 29. Yeoh tells The Straits Times at the film’s press conference at Sands Expo & Convention Centre on […]
Ono Enters into a Research Collaboration Agreement with InveniAI to Identify Novel Therapeutic Targets
OSAKA, Japan, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Osaka, Japan; President and CEO: Gyo Sagara; “Ono”) today announced that it has entered into a research collaboration agreement with InveniAI® LLC (Guilford, Connecticut, USA; President and CEO: Krishnan Nandabalan; “InveniAI”), to identify novel therapeutic targets by leveraging cutting-edge InveniAI’s artificial intelligence (AI) and machine […]
India-Taiwan relations are making China uneasy
India and Taiwan have made sustained efforts to advance their relations in recent times, actively working to strengthen ties and move beyond the sporadic nature that once characterised their relationship. A pivotal moment in the evolution of India’s Taiwan policy unfolded last week with the signing of a labour pact between the India-Taipei Association and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre. These offices serve as the countries’ de facto embassies in Taipei and New […]
Flash News: OKX DeFi Platform Now Offers ETH Restaking for Enhanced Yield Opportunities
SINGAPORE, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — OKX, a leading Web3 technology company, has issued updates for February 20, 2024. OKX DeFi Platform Now Offers ETH Restaking for Enhanced Yield Opportunities OKX today announced that ETH restaking is now available on its Web3 DeFi platform. ETH restaking allows the staked Ethereum to be used as a […]
With closure of Sky Cable, ANC offers paid subscription online in bid to stay afloat
MANILA, Philippines – With the closure of Sky Cable just before midnight (11:59) on Monday, February 26, ABS-CBN Corporation’s ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) is now offering paid subscription on YouTube for its whole program line-up in the hope that this will help keep it afloat. After the Philippine Competition Commission approved PLDT Incorporated’s acquisition of […]
Jon Pardi Signs to WME, Sleep Token to RCA & More Music Artist Deals
Capitol Records Nashville artist Jon Pardi (“Head Over Boots,” “Heartache on the Dance Floor”) signed with WME and will be represented by multiple departments across the agency, including touring, brand partnerships, TV, film and digital. Pardi is managed by Red Light Management’s Gaines Sturdivant and C3 Management’s Charlie Walker. – Jessica Nicholson British rock band […]
New Japan rail pass gives you a week free rides in a huge space to chase the cherry blossoms
Go east, and north, Japan travelers! The recent price increase for the all-across-Japan Japan Rail Pass may turn out to be, in some ways, a blessing in disguise for travelers. Yes, it is sad that the deeply discounted method for zipping all across the country is now prohibitively expensive for most itineraries. The potential upside, […]
Mason Holgate: Sheffield United and Everton condemn racist abuse sent to defender after red card in Brighton loss
Sheffield United and Everton have condemned the racist abuse received by Mason Holgate in the wake of Sunday’s game against Brighton. Holgate, who is on loan at the Blades from the Toffees, was sent off in the 13th minute for a reckless thigh-high challenge on Kaoru Mitoma, with the VAR advising referee Stuart Attwell to […]
Schism over Russia drives Republicans apart
A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN — There are emerging signs of a deep schism in the Republican Party over how or even whether the US should stand up to authoritarianism in Russia. How to approach Russia and help […]
TRADETOGETHER announces new Board appointments
SINGAPORE, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Singapore Web3 Wealth Manager has announced the appointment of two new Advisors. TradeTogether has appointed Nicolas Gallet and Remi Colinmaire as Advisors and members of the Advisory Board. Nicolas Gallet, 51, CEO of Gallet Capital, investor and accelerator in the Web 3.0 space has spent his 25 year career […]
TRADETOGETHER announces new Board appointments
SINGAPORE, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Singapore Web3 Wealth Manager has announced the appointment of two new Advisors. TradeTogether has appointed Nicolas Gallet and Remi Colinmaire as Advisors and members of the Advisory Board. Nicolas Gallet, 51, CEO of Gallet Capital, investor and accelerator in the Web 3.0 space has spent his 25 year career […]
TRADETOGETHER announces new Board appointments
SINGAPORE, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Singapore Web3 Wealth Manager has announced the appointment of two new Advisors. TradeTogether has appointed Nicolas Gallet and Remi Colinmaire as Advisors and members of the Advisory Board. Nicolas Gallet, 51, CEO of Gallet Capital, investor and accelerator in the Web 3.0 space has spent his 25 year career […]
TerraPay appoints Ruben Salazar Genovez, former Head of Visa Direct, as President
LONDON, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TerraPay, a global money movement company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruben Salazar Genovez, recently the Global Head of Visa Direct, as President. As a seasoned veteran of the payments industry with experience at Visa, Citibank, Barclays and Mastercard, Mr Salazar Genovez has established himself as a respected […]