Today we welcome the Year of the Metal Ox. Geomancers predict that 2021 is going to be a year when hard work will be rewarded. It shall be lucky for those who make a considerable effort, especially the “first movers” who are recognized as visionaries. One such leader is a Cabinet-level official who launched the “Crypto Valley of Asia” in 2017. He is Raul Lambino, presidential adviser for Northern Luzon, who is also the chief executive officer and administrator of the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA). Tasked to develop and manage the Cagayan freeport and special ecozone, CEZA is driven by innovative ideas and new technologies, including cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Under Lambino’s watch, 25 financial technology (fintech) companies that have registered as principal licensees in CEZA are set to begin offshore operations this year. This comes amid a surge in the price of the cryptocurrencies traded in the international market. They got another boost after US tech ... » Learn More about Visionary leaders in the Year of the Ox
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The best pets for owners based on their zodiac signs
Few people realise that zodiac signs are not only something that people have, but animals have them too. And the sign of a pet can reveal a lot about what their relationship with their owner will be like. With that in mind, we spoke to the experts at PsychicWorld.com to find out which star signs between humans and animals were the most compatible. Check out the best pairings here to see how well you and your pet will do relationship-wise. Aries owner - Aries pet Aries people are very outgoing and energetic and so need a pet that will be able to keep up with them, which is an Aries pet! This duo are extremely dynamic and spontaneous. They can't stay put for long, so you're most likely to see them in the garden playing than on the couch. Taurus owner - Libra pet This duo works for many reasons, but the aspect that ties them together the most is a shared love for food. They are also very likely to appreciate tidiness, so the Libra pet won't make much mess - and the Taurus ... » Learn More about The best pets for owners based on their zodiac signs
15 relationship tips to learn from popular Korean drama Crash Landing On You
Girl boss Yoon Se-ri of Crash Landing on You never understood the joy of celebrating birthdays or Christmas. To her, these special occasions were just like any other regular day and time could be much better invested into her business instead. To be honest, she didn't really have true friends or close family to celebrate with either. It was not until she had to spend one Christmas season in North Korea that she began to build a bond with a total stranger (Ri Jeong-hyeok) that she began doing things she used to scoff at. She set up a Christmas tree for Jeong-hyeok and decorated it. Of course, being away from home also made her cherish those around her more. Se-ri's gestures were sweet and made us to aww… but don't hold out on doing little things that can make a world of difference for your partner or loved ones. Here are some lessons we can learn from the K-drama Crash Landing on You to improve our relationships. Don't start loving tomorrow or out of regret. Love those around ... » Learn More about 15 relationship tips to learn from popular Korean drama Crash Landing On You
This weekend’s Royal Coronation
The tradition to formally complete the accession to the throne of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn will take place this weekend and into Monday, a public holiday, in a series of intricate and complicated ceremonies and mini-ceremonies, full of symbolic meaning and steeped in Hindu and Buddhist tradition. The elaborate and historic events will be televised – The Thaiger will publish links so you can watch the important ceremonies and parades live online. COLLECTION OF THE SACRED WATERS In the preliminary stages, before coronation, sacred waters are collected from around the Kingdom to be used at the heart of the ceremony – the purification bath known as Song Phra Muratha Bhisek and an anointing with sacred water, the Abhisek. The collection of sacred water from different sources across the country began on April 6. The water to be used in the purification bath came from five rivers around the country and from four ancient ponds in Suphan Buri. The rivers are the Bang ... » Learn More about This weekend’s Royal Coronation
For India’s wealthy singletons, millionaire matchmaking services promise perfect partners – for a price
When the son of a wealthy Indian politician returned home in 2019 after acquiring an Ivy League education in the United States, his search for a prospective partner soon stalled as he realised he had no way of meeting someone suitable. “I was abroad for seven years, so I hadn’t really cultivated a circle of Indian friends back home. It was tough for me to figure out how and where to begin my search for a good wife,” said the 33-year-old garment exporter, who asked to remain anonymous. It was then that a relative introduced him to Saurabh Goswami, founder and CEO of Ultra Rich Match, a bespoke matchmaking service for affluent Indians with offices across 14 Indian cities, as well as New York and London. The company helped the businessman meet four potential matches, one of whom he married last year. Like Vows For Eternity, MatchMe, Subh Lagan, Vivaah, The Perfect Match and other high-end matchmaking services, Ultra Rich Match exists to help celebrities, executives and other ... » Learn More about For India’s wealthy singletons, millionaire matchmaking services promise perfect partners – for a price
Born in the Year of the Rooster? Learn What the Thai Zodiac Says about you
. Here’s what the Thai zodiac Calendar says about you . According to the Chinese luni-solar calendar, the Year of the Rooster (or Chicken) begins on the January 28, 2017. It falls on the day of the new moon halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. A variety of calendrical systems have traditionally been used in Thailand, one of them being the Chinese calendar, together with the Chinese zodiac system. The Thai people have adapted the Chinese zodiac symbols in accordance with their own purposes and ideas, still following the principle of the 12-year lunar cycle with each year represented by an animal, except with the Chinese dragon replaced by a Buddhist nāga (serpent). The completion of a 12-year cycle was and is important for Thais as a reminder of their birth year and as a means to calculate their age. The zodiac is also often used for forecasting horoscopes, match-making and fortune telling. . The 12 animals of the Thai zodiac are called ... » Learn More about Born in the Year of the Rooster? Learn What the Thai Zodiac Says about you