Новости за 14.04.2016

At least two people were killed and 45 injured by a magnitude-6.5 earthquake that knocked down houses and buckled roads in southern Japan on Thursday night (April 14, 2016).

If you’ve been looking for that ideal “everyday bag”—you know, the one that looks chic, is easy to mix and match with your outfits, and

By AFP and REUTERS US forces will gain access to more military bases in the Philippines than the five already announced, US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Wednesday as he began a visit to the longstanding Asian ally. Manila announced this year it would allow US forces to use five of its installations, including an air base close to the South China Sea. The agreement that went in force in January aims to strengthen the Philippines’ defensive capabilities amid a tense maritime dispute with China... Читать дальше...

Toyota Motor Philippines is investing P9 billion over a six-year period for the production of the next generation Vios model under the CARS Program. This is on top of the P3.9 billion it had invested in the last two years for the full model change of its best-selling multi-purpose vehicle Innova, which was introduced at a roll-off ceremony at its manufacturing plant in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. TMP Vice-President Rommel Gutierrez said the P9 billion is the indicative investments that a CARS participant should invest based on the program’s guidelines. Читать дальше...

Oakland, California — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors took their last shot at Michael Jordan and history and they swished

Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is expanding its network in Mindanao via its planned entry into Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative, Inc.

The automotive industry shows no sign of slowing down, as evidenced by the fanfare at the recent Manila International Auto Show.

Globe Business, the enterprise information and communications technology (ICT) arm of Globe Telecom, has led the digital

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has already approved the incorporation of SMC Mass Rail Transit 7, Inc. (SMC MRT 7), the new subsidiary of listed conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) that is set to hold the latter's interest in the government's P69.3-billion Metro Railway Transit Line (MRT-7).

SINGAPORE – business leaders will still have the same positive sentiment towards the Philippines even if it will undergo a shift in administration later this year, believing that whoever wins the election will still drive the economic growth but in different pace.

Gotianun-owned East West Banking Corp. (EastWest) is on the lookout for merger and acquisition opportunities to grow its business as the Filinvest Group is clear on its strategy to make banking operation a core business along with real estate and power. Antonio C. Moncupa Jr. “Just like what we do in EastWest, I am almost sure other banks are also on the lookout for merger and acquisition opportunities,” said Antonio C. Moncupa Jr., President  and CEO of EastWest Bank. In an email interview with Business Bulletin... Читать дальше...

Yangon, Myanmar – A strong earthquake struck Myanmar on Wednesday night and was felt in parts of eastern India and Bangladesh, but an official said Thursday that there were no immediate reports of serious injuries or major damage in Myanmar. QUAKE FELT IN INDIA – These women speak on their mobile phones after rushing out of their residences Wednesday night in Kolkata, India. A strong earthquake struck Myanmar, and was felt in parts of eastern India and Bangladesh. (AP) The magnitude 6.9 quake struck at a depth of 135 kilometers (84 miles)... Читать дальше...

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) monitored P37.68 billion worth of assets managed by the country’s thrift banks at the end of 2015. This was almost unchanged from 2014’s P38.38 billion, a mere 1.8 percent down year-on-year. Thrift banks’ cash and due from banks increased fell by 13 percent from P6.2 billion in 2014 to P5.39 billion last year. Deposits in banks however increased by 14 percent year-on-year or from P5.37 billion to P6.13 billion. As of the end of the previous year, thrift banks’... Читать дальше...

The Golden State Warriors blazed to a record 73rd victory of the NBA season on Wednesday, thrashing the Memphis Grizzlies 125-104 to eclipse the 72-win campaign of the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls.

The audience casting site of The Voice teased the public about Christina Aguilera's surprise for the show's supporters. Could it be her new single?

The US will keep nearly 300 troops in the Philippines through end of the month

Godzilla is back for more destruction on the latest trailer of Godzilla Resurgence.

Puregold Price Club, Inc., the second largest grocery retailer in the Philippines, reported a 10.6 percent improvement in consolidated net income to P5 billion last year from the P4.52 billion earned in 2014.

Max’s Group, Inc. (MGI) has signed another development agreement, this time to expand its presence in China through premium New York pizza concept Yellow Cab Pizza.

Kobe Bryant has scored 60 points and has dropped the mic.

Starting a business isn’t easy; sustaining one is even harder. How did Kimstore, on online marketplace for gadgets started by Kim Lato, grow from a humble Multiply outlet in 2006 to one of the pioneers of e-commerce in the Philippines?

James Corden will be driving and singing with Selena Gomez on a Carpool Karaoke episode.

"What can I say? Mamba out."

LANGLEY, Virginia — President Barack Obama claimed progress Wednesday in the U.S.-led fight against the Islamic State group, even as political turmoil in Iraq and renewed violence in Syria threatened to jeopardize hard-fought gains.

The mosquito-borne Zika virus causes birth defects, including a syndrome in which babies are born with unusually small heads, US health authorities confirmed Wednesday after months of debate and uncertainty.