Beauty biases on weight and skin tone persist in Southeast Asia
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Southeast Asia hasn’t quite caught up with the body positivity wave experienced in other cultures, according to panelists in a discussion on…
Fintech company Volopay raises $29M for regional expansion
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SINGAPORE-BASED fintech start-up Volopay said it will use its recently secured $29 million from a Series A round to drive continued expansion…
Closing the gender gap in the workplace
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FREEPIK Though the Philippines has taken strides to improve workplace gender equality, research by various women empowerment groups and inclusive employing industries…
Taiwan studies Ukraine war for own battle strategy with China
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TAIPEI – Taiwan‘s military strategists have been studying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the country’s resistance, for the island’s own battle strategy in the event its giant neighbor China ever makes…
Big brands and oil ban punish Russia as Moscow makes new pledge on Ukraine refugees
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A RUSSIAN FLAG flies with the Spasskaya Tower of the Kremlin in the background in Moscow, Russia, Feb. 27, 2019. — REUTERS…
At SM, we know what women want
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Throughout the whole month of March, women take center stage at SM Supermalls. For inspiring us with their voice, their courage in…
Do not sabotage Iran deal with new conditions, West tells Russia
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VIENNA – Western powers on Tuesday warned Russia against wrecking an almost completed deal on bringing the United States and Iran back into compliance with the 2015 nuclear accord, as Iran‘s…
McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coke and Pepsi all halt sales in Russia
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A closeup shot of a sign that says “Sorry We’re Closed” hanging on a glass door Wood photo created by wirestock –…
OREO inspires playfulness among Filipinos, marks 110th year
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For 110 years now, OREO has been satisfying and bringing delightful bonding time to families with its delicious and high-quality taste. The…
Manufacturing cools down anew in January
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Factory output sustained its slowdown for the second straight month in January as the fresh surge in coronavirus disease 2019 prompted the government…