[B-SIDE Podcast] Filipino nurses: Heroes who can’t afford houses
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Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side Hailed by the Duterte and Marcos administrations as the country’s new heroes—mga bagong bayani—nurses bore the…
Red flags of the Maharlika Investment Fund
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The Maharlika Investment Fund has been the subject of much controversy after its swift passage in the House of Representatives. House Bill…
Ten themes in development economics (and the Ruperto Alonzo lectures)
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Economics is the study of the proper allocation of limited resources given unlimited wants. Development economics is a branch of economics that…
The crypto crackdown is just getting started
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There was much mirth online when the US Justice department announced the arrest of crypto exchange Bitzlato’s founder last week. Unpronounceable, unknown,…
Dated HR practices could threaten privacy of applicants — security expert
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PIXABAY Human resources (HR) departments should take better care of the personal information that passes through their hands during the hiring process,…
Japan’s finances are becoming increasingly precarious — Suzuki
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REUTERS TOKYO — Japan’s finances are becoming increasingly precarious, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki warned on Monday, just as markets test whether the…
Deadly shooting turns Monterey Park’s mass celebration into massacre on Lunar New Year
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JANNOON028 —FREEPIK MONTEREY PARK, Calif. — The red lanterns bobbed and banners proclaimed “Happy Year of the Rabbit” but Monterey Park’s famous…
China’s tourists hit Thailand’s beaches for 1st time in 3 years
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REUTERS PHUKET, Thailand — Hitting the white sand beaches and eating mango sticky rice and seafood, Chinese tourists are returning to Thailand…
Pakistan suffers major power outage after grid failure
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STOCK PHOTO | Image by Uzairmaqbool from Pixabay ISLAMABAD — Pakistan suffered nationwide power outages on Monday morning due to a “major…
Australia to speed up purchase of sea mines to shore up maritime defense
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SYDNEY — Australia said on Monday it would accelerate plans to buy advanced sea mines to protect its maritime routes and ports…