BARCELONA, Spain: Shanghai is “the best place in Asia” to host the Mobile World Congress (MWC), a prominent mobile technology fair, Francesc Fajula, chief executive officer of the Mobile World Capital Barcelona Foundation (MWCapital) said here on Friday. MOBILE TECHNOLOGY FAIR Photo taken on Feb. 23, 2021 shows a view …
Read More »Hainan Free Trade Port gathers steam
LONDON: Representatives from business associations and enterprises in the United Kingdom have expressed their strong interest and unwavering confidence in China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP). Speaking at a promotion conference of Hainan FTP held here on Friday, Chinese Ambassador to Britain Zheng Zeguang highlighted that building Hainan FTP is …
Read More »Kris Aquino emotional as her son Bimby flies back home to PH
At a Glance Tuesdays are my immunosuppressant/chemotherapy day. He left to fly home on Wednesday – I only have until the end of June until I need to lessen my activities in high-density places because by then my immunity will be too weak to fight any infection. Kris Aquino and …
Read More »‘Move for the Planet’ by turning activity into action
Sports apparel brand Adidas is unveiling “Move For The Planet” — a new global initiative that will harness the collective activity of sporting communities across the world. Adidas is encouraging people to turn activity into action as it pledges to donate €1 to Common Goal for every 10 minutes of …
Read More »Conquer the great outdoors
Garmin, a global leader in innovative GPS technology, announced the launch of the Instinct 2X Solar, the latest addition to its acclaimed Instinct 2 family of rugged, purpose-built smartwatches. With its unrivaled durability and cutting-edge features, the Instinct 2X Solar and Instinct 2X Solar – Tactical Edition are specifically designed …
Read More »Djokovic: Disrespectful to say I’m greatest
PARIS: Novak Djokovic insists it is “disrespectful” to hail him as the greatest player of all time after clinching a record-breaking 23rd men’s Grand Slam title on Sunday. The 36-year-old Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets in the French Open final, breaking the tie of 22 majors he shared …
Read More »Teen who began high school math in Grade 7 to compete in world’s most prestigious youth math competition
A Saskatoon teenager is off to Japan for the world’s most prestigious youth math competition. While taking the rest of his high school classes, Haozhe Yang moved on to university-level math. University of Saskatchewan math professor Steven Rayan says Yang scored a final mark of 100 per cent in a …
Read More »How climate change is making wildfires worse in normally mild and wet Atlantic Canada
Nova Scotia’s record-breaking fires came as a shock in a region known for relatively mild and wet weather. But rather than being an anomaly, they are a sign of things to come for Atlantic Canada, experts say. Experts identify 3 reasons why fires are going to get more intense and …
Read More »Frustration mounts for families waiting for child Nexus cards as wait times soar to 24 months
Families say they are waiting up to 24 months to receive a Nexus card for their baby, despite multiple federal government initiatives to reduce the application backlog. Some parents have faced years-long wait, despite lack of interview, biometric processing for child applicants Annie Jensen's two-year-old son Louis has been on …
Read More »Rocky Mountain employers in Alberta see major boost in temporary foreign worker approvals
Faced with a pandemic-induced labour shortage, businesses in Alberta's Rocky Mountain tourist hot spots have been allowed to dramatically boost the number of temporary foreign workers they hire to fill low-wage positions. The easing of hiring limits isn't confined to Alberta but applies across the country. Ottawa has eased limits …
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