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'Quiet quitting' raising a din in stressful US workplaces

They are drawing a line at the 40-hour work week, limiting after-hours calls and emails and generally, if softly, saying no more often -- some American workers are embracing the concept of quiet quitting as they push back against what some see as the stifling trap of constant connectivity.

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Asian markets tumble after Powell's rate hike warning

Asian markets sank Monday and the dollar rallied after Fed boss Jerome Powell warned of more interest rate hikes to fight inflation and poured cold water on the prospects of a cut in the new year.

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Plenty of roadblocks for automakers seeking EV success

By Juliette MICHEL The world's top automakers -- motivated either by governmental regulations or pure profit -- have made a sharp turn away from fossil fuel vehicles. But there are plenty of obstacles on the road to a future full of eco-friendly cars. Will there be enough lithium and other vital raw materials to make elec...

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Ethereum crypto overhaul targets environmental impact

The world's second biggest cryptocurrency after bitcoin, ethereum, will soon overhaul its blockchain technology to curb the network's much-criticised environmental impact. #In60words

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Japan vows billions at Africa investment conference

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Saturday pledged 30 billion over three years for Africa in a virtual address to a development conference in Tunis aiming to counter China's growing continental influence.

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SEC stops Unity Premier's 'illegal' investment scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered Unity Premier Business Group OPC to stop illegally soliciting investments from the public through its supposed beauty product business. The company and its officers have likewise been ordered to cease their internet presence relating to their investment scheme.

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Filipinos tend to shop more after office hours report

Filipinos tend to shop more after office hours report by online shopping aggregator Iprice. Most Filipinos are more likely to buy online outside typical working hours. The number of transactions conducted at noon today is almost three times higher than four years ago.

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Jollibee Group re-opens Yoshinoya in the PH

The Jollibee Group said Tuesday it is relaunching Yoshinoya, Japan's world-famous Beef Bowl Chain in the Philippines. In a statement, Jollibee said the move further cements the company as one of the world's largest and fastest-growing restaurant firms.

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Vodafone agrees to sell Hungary unit for 1.8 bn euros

British telecoms group Vodafone agreed Monday to sell its Hungarian division to local peer 4iG and state-owned holding company Corvinus Zrt for 1.8 billion euros (1.8 billion). #In60words

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Balai ni Fruitas launches first store in Visayas

Counter service bakery chain Balai ni Fruitas has established its first-ever Balai Pandesal store in Cebu, marking the Company’s first foray into the Visayan market. The store is located at 30 Cabarrubias St., Tisa, Cebu City. In addition, Balai Pandesal baked goods will immediately be available in Fruitas’ seven other comm...

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Triple Treat! toktok food brings 3rd leg of Piso Chibog Promo

By Aira Miranda Get ready to give in to your cravings because toktokfood is bringing back its Piso Chibog Promo for the third time! Back by popular demand, toktok’s signature Piso Chibog Promo will be running the third leg offering sumptuous meals for only 1 peso.  With the great reception of its first tw...

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Concentrix sustains growth with 3 new sites launched

Present during the ribbon-cutting ceremony in Davao were Concentrix DFC Site Director RJ Baylon, Davao City Councilor Bernie Al-Ag, Concentrix VP of Delivery Tonichi Parekh, Asia CEO Forum Chairman Richard Mills, Concentrix Davao Site Director Ellen Garcia. #In60words

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Marcos Jr. admin assures senators national debt remains manageable

The head of the Marcos Administration's economic team assured senators that the national debt remains within manageable levels. Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno's statement was in response to Senate Committee on Ways and Means Chairperson Sherwin Gatchalian, who sought reassurance that the country will not be like Sri Lanka, which recently defaulted on its debt and declared itself bankrupt....

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Rapid growth, high-quality jobs key to poverty reduction NEDA

The Philippine economy must sustain its high-growth trajectory for at least two more decades to attain high-income status and eradicate poverty long-term, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said that rapid poverty reduction could be achieved by sustaining a high level of economic growth.

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Universal Robina, Asahi to venture into P6.5B cultured milk category

Gokongwei-led snack maker Universal Robina Corp. (URC) is expanding into the P6.5 billion cultured milk category. URC said it will launch a new product that addresses a greater need among Filipinos for healthier food products.

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