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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Turkish Cuisine Week begins today

Philippines joins the Turkish Cuisine Week, which begins in the country today. The global event is happening simultaneously around the world with the goal of introducing the richness of Turkey’s gastronomic culture, historical roots and its sustainable nature. This year is also the centennial anniversary of the foundation of the …

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Heat rout Celtics, on brink of NBA Finals 

MIAMI: The Miami Heat knocked the stuffing out of the Boston Celtics on Sunday (Monday in Manila), powering to a 128-102 victory to take a 3-0 stranglehold on the NBA Eastern Conference finals. The Heat, who host game four on Tuesday, are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals. …

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Economists lower Malaysia’s export forecasts

CONTRACTION A photo of Malaysian automaker Proton’s newest model, the Proton X90 sports utility vehicle dated May 7, 2023. Economists downgraded Malaysia’s export forecasts after observing a contraction on exports in April. XINHUA PHOTO KUALA LUMPUR: Economists have revised down Malaysia’s full-year export forecasts after the steeper-than-expected export contraction in …

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China tells tech users to stop using Micron chips

TECH WAR A sign marks the entrance of the Micron Technology automotive chip manufacturing plant on Feb. 11, 2022, in Manassas, Virginia. Stepping up a feud with Washington over technology and security, China’s government on Sunday, May 21, 2023, told users of computer equipment deemed sensitive to stop buying products …

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