Shake Shack shrugs off trade war, opens outlet in Beijing
Visitors line up in the rain for the opening of the first Beijing outlet for Shake Shack in Beijing on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. The U.S. headquartered burger chain is…
CebuPac sees brighter days ahead despite pandemic gloom
Budget airline Cebu Pacific expects to weather the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic despite suffering a major financial loss in the first six months of 2020. In a stock exchange…
SMDC Gem Residences makes the C5-Pasig stretch sparkle
The future remains bright for the biggest residential developer in the country as it continues to introduce new developments in prime locations, launching its first of many planned developments in…
As HIV cases among Filipino males rise, Durex calls for continued awareness and support to the LGBTQIA+ community
With the ongoing pandemic, the COVID-19 virus has been on everybody’s mind, causing tremendous anxiety and fear in everyone. While undeniably COVID-19 has resulted in a health crisis of unparalleled…
UK economy officially in recession after 20.4% Q2 slump
LONDON — The U.K. economy has officially fallen into a recession after official figures showed it contracting by a record 20.4% in the second quarter as a result of lockdown…
S. Korea to ban ‘backdoor online advertising’ from September
Yonhap via The Korea Herald/Asia News Network SEOUL — South Korea will ban social media influencers from pitching a new product or service on their online platforms without disclosing their…
China firms outnumber those of US on Fortune Global 500 for first time
A bird’s-eye view of Beijing’s central business district, home to many companies on the Fortune Global 500. Sipa via China Daily/Asia News Network BEIJING — For the first time, more…