Asian markets mixed ahead of US debt talks

MIXED A currency trader walks near the screen showing the foreign exchange rate between US dollar and South Korean won at a foreign exchange dealing room in Seoul, South Korea on Monday, May 22, 2023. Asian shares mostly drifted higher Monday as investors fretted whether the United States government would …

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Nuggets sweep Lakers to reach first NBA finals

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is fouled by Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter in game four of the Western Conference Finals at Crypto.com Arena on May 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. AFP PHOTO  LOS ANGELES: Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 14 rebounds …

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Bank that bought Silicon Valley Bank sues HSBC for poaching staff

First Citizens BancShares Inc, which acquired Silicon Valley Bank following its collapse, sued HSBC Holdings PLC on Monday, accusing it of illegally poaching more than 40 of the failed bank’s employees.  First Citizens seeking more than $1 billion US in damages. First Citizens BancShares Inc, which acquired Silicon Valley Bank …

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‘Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile’ revealed

The stars shone bright at the recent Tindahan ni Aling Puring Sari-sari Store Negosyo Convention, Puregold’s annual celebration of small business owners across the country. Yukii Takahashi  Wilbert Ross  Among the many exciting events lined up for participants, one notable highlight was the official press conference for “Ang Lalaki sa …

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