Henry and Sons introduces coffee transparency platform, Nano Lots coffee featuring Itogon farmers

In the recently concluded World Food Expo Manila, Henry and Sons president and CEO Michael Harris Conlin launched croptomarket.com, a digital transparency platform that displays a detailed information of coffee from the farmers to the retail market. On August 9, 2019, he had a presentation in the forum titled A Taste of the Cordillera. Conlin … Continue reading Henry and Sons introduces coffee transparency platform, Nano Lots coffee featuring Itogon farmers

Robert De Niro’s company sues ex-employee for binge-watching Neflix, ‘Friends,’ ‘Arrested Development,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek’ at work

Robert De Niro’s loan-out company Canal Productions filed a $6 million lawsuit against its former employee Chase Robinson in the Manhattan Supreme Court in New York on August 17, 2019. She was accused of embezzling money and binge-watching Netflix during work hours. In 2008, Robinson was hired as an assistant to De Niro. Eventually, she … Continue reading Robert De Niro’s company sues ex-employee for binge-watching Neflix, ‘Friends,’ ‘Arrested Development,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek’ at work

Protesters burn buildings in West Papua, Indonesia, angered by police abuse against ethnic Papuan students

Accusations of police abuse against ethnic Papuan students have turned violent in West Papua, Indonesia. Thousands of protesters took to the streets The protesters burned local stores and the parliamentary building in Manokwari, West Papua. Indonesia's national police spokesman Dedi Prasetyo told Al Jazeera that a building West Papua Provincial Governor Dominggus Mandacan previously occupied was … Continue reading Protesters burn buildings in West Papua, Indonesia, angered by police abuse against ethnic Papuan students

Southeast Asian startup RedDoorz raises $115 million

Hotel management and booking platform RedDoorz announced on August 19, 2019 that it raised US$70 million as first close of a larger Series C funding. Leading the round is Asia Partners, a Singapore-based growth equity firm founded by senior executives with an exceptional track record in scaling multi-billion tech companies including Sea, Naspers and Bukalapak … Continue reading Southeast Asian startup RedDoorz raises $115 million

Taiwan can inspire Philippines in information and communications technology

With a  strong foothold in innovation, Taiwan can serve as the Philippines’ role model in information and communications technology (ICT). For almost three decades, the former has been highly regarded as a vital player in the global information technology (IT) supply chain. Taiwan has been a significant partner for many international brands including Apple, Google and … Continue reading Taiwan can inspire Philippines in information and communications technology

UP Fighting Maroons, Robinsons Retail Group, Robina Farms renew partnership

The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons will continue to get valuable support from their most loyal and staunchest supporters, the Robinsons Retail Group and Universal Robina Corporation’s Agro Industrial Group. They continue their build-up for the upcoming UAAP season and beyond. Recently, the UP Fighting Maroons officially renewed their partnership with Robinsons Retail Holdings, … Continue reading UP Fighting Maroons, Robinsons Retail Group, Robina Farms renew partnership

Why CNN’s Chris Cuomo hates Fredo Corleone; Celebrities tweet about it

CNN presenter Chris Cuomo, 49, was offended when a man called him Fredo. For the journalist, it is racist to call someone like him who is of Italian that name as it is an insult referencing to "The Godfather" character Fredo Corleone, who is a weak person. Written by Italian-American author Mario Puzo, 78, "The … Continue reading Why CNN’s Chris Cuomo hates Fredo Corleone; Celebrities tweet about it

Celebrity tweets on Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide in Manhattan jail

Jeffrey Edward Epstein committed suicide by hanging himself in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States on August 10, 2019. He was 66. On July 6, 2019, Epstein was arrested at Teterboro Airport in Teterboro, New Jersey  on federal charges for sex trafficking of … Continue reading Celebrity tweets on Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide in Manhattan jail

Twitch to stream select Jr. NBA Global Championship 2019 games exclusively

The National Basketball Association recently announced a multiyear partnership with Twitch, in which the social video service will exclusively stream select Jr. NBA Global Championship 2019 games. Beginning August 6, 2019 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, United States, Twitch will live stream up to … Continue reading Twitch to stream select Jr. NBA Global Championship 2019 games exclusively

Is it easy to get car and travel insurance in Singapore?

Singapore is a global hub for technology and transport, among others. Car insurance companies in the country offer three main types of motor insurance policies and two types of motor insurance scheme. steering wheel (©Edvin Johansson) Types of motor insurance policies 1. Comprehensive car insurance Comprehensive car insurance covers repair or replacement of the vehicle … Continue reading Is it easy to get car and travel insurance in Singapore?