Employees in the Philippine e-commerce industry are the second most satisfied in Southeast Asia despite having one of the lowest salaries, according to a study by price aggregator iPrice Group. ( read original story ...)
SEC approves Philippines first crowdfunding platform
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the country’s first crowdfunding platform, a joint venture between the Gotianun-owned Filinvest Development Corp. and Investree Singapore Pte. ( read original story ...)
Comstock Announces 2020 Achievements; Updates Progress on MCU Ownership, Philippines Deployment …
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Mining Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE American: LODE) announced 2020 business achievements, 2021-2023 strategic plan and the Company’s outlook for 2021: Completed corporate ... ( read original story ...)
The pandemic is fueling a baby boom in the Philippines. For some, that’s bad news
Hard-won access to family planning has diminished during the pandemic, with a resulting surge in births expected to strain healthcare resources. ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE-As Olympics loom, Japanese approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine unlikely till May
Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine is unlikely to win approval in Japan until May due to requirements for local clinical trials, the distributor said, casting doubt over a nationwide vaccination rollout ... ( read original story ...)
India has a farmer suicide epidemic — and farmers are protesting new laws they fear will make things worse
India already has some of the highest farmer suicide rates in the world, and experts fear the crisis could worsen if the laws are not repealed. ( read original story ...)
Mercuria teams up with Singapore fund manager Envysion for project investment
Jan 7 (Reuters) - Trading house Mercuria and Singapore-based asset manager Envysion Wealth Management have agreed to co-invest in mining and energy projects, as default-hit banks tighten their purse ... ( read original story ...)
HASSAN: Pakistan’s particular second wave challenge
But Pakistan poses a special challenge toward fighting the pandemic within its borders. According to Younis Dar, Pakistan’s situation is “far more dangerous” as a significant number of Pakistanis ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Shangri-La Hotels Are Offering Guests Nearly $200,000 in Medical Coverage if They Test Positive for Covid-19
La Hotels and Resorts Group is going the extra mile for international travelers staying at its Singapore locations. The Hong Kong-based luxury hotel chain is offering guests up to $190,000 (S$250,000) ... ( read original story ...)
Fly Singapore Airlines to Asia and Europe this winter with open award space for 2+ travelers
Singapore Airlines not only has some of the best first- and business-class products in the sky; it also operates them on some interesting routes that don’t include its hub at Singapore Changi ... ( read original story ...)