LEARNING WHILE HELPING The David family (above) opened EZ “Sari-sari” store with the help of young philanthropists Ethan Qua (lower left) and Zachary Lee. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS During the darkest days of COVID-19 pandemic, one thing that shone through was the Filipinos’ indomitable “bayanihan” spirit. As Charles Dickens wrote, “it was the best of times, it was the worst of … [Read more...] about Teenagers grow micro business amid pandemic
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FBM KLCI pares losses but still in red
KUALA LUMPUR: Share prices on Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Monday as worries grow that the Fed’s interest rate increases will slow the economy. At closing, the FBM KLCI ended 6.59 points, or 0.43% at 1,542.53. It dipped to an intraday low of 1,540.09 and hit an intraday high of 1,556.43. The broader market displayed its weakness as profit-takers triumphed over … [Read more...] about FBM KLCI pares losses but still in red
The ultimate Singaporean’s guide to surviving a recession
Winter is coming… And just like how Singapore is a year-round summer island sparred from natural disasters, Singaporeans have been experiencing a cushioned impact from global issues plaguing the world today. On May 1, 2022, PM Lee said that there may be a recession in 2023 or 2024 . You might've already felt the impacts of rising costs of living or heard of longer … [Read more...] about The ultimate Singaporean’s guide to surviving a recession
BTS shares drop, BRT future uncertain after Chadchart victory
BTS shares dropped on Monday due to concerns about the policy of incoming Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt on the Green Line concession. (Bangkok Post photo) Shares of Skytrain operator BTS Group Holdings Plc nosedived on Monday while the future of express bus operator BRT is hanging in the balance in the wake of Chadchart Sittipunt's victory in the Bangkok governor … [Read more...] about BTS shares drop, BRT future uncertain after Chadchart victory
Should you worry about data from your period-tracking app being used against you?
It’s estimated that millions of people in the US use period-tracking apps to plan ahead, track when they are ovulating, and monitor other health effects. The apps can help signal when a period is late. After Politico published on May 2 a draft opinion from the Supreme Court indicating that Roe v. Wade, the law that guarantees the constitutional right to an abortion, would be … [Read more...] about Should you worry about data from your period-tracking app being used against you?