[ad_1] ISTANBUL The 2020-21 NBA season will begin Tuesday with a reduced schedule of 72 games due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Brooklyn Nets will host the Golden State Warriors at the Barclays Center at 7 p.m. EST on Tuesday (0000 GMT Wednesday) in the inaugural clash, while the Los …
Read More »The IFC extends the P750-M loan to CARD for forwarding to MSMEs
[ad_1] The International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group will provide a loan of 750 million pesos to a group of local microfinance institutions that will focus on supporting women entrepreneurs in the Philippines. In a statement, the IFC said the financing would be provided to two lenders …
Read More »Adam Silver positions NBA for breakthrough after Covid
[ad_1] Adam Silver, commissioner of the NBA. fake images On the eve of a new season, the commissioner of the National Basketball Association, Adam Silver, made clear that his league would not skip the line to receive Covid-19 vaccines as the NBA tries to normalize its business. The NBA returns …
Read More »Big conjunction: see dazzling photos of Jupiter and Saturn embracing each other
[ad_1] The great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn 2020, sometimes known as the Christmas star, inspired many sky watchers to head out on Monday night to catch a glimpse of the rare event. Ed Piotrowski, South Carolina WPDE-TV chief meteorologist, was one of many who shared a spectacular sight. “The …
Read More »“Bravo, Breville!” Celebrate 10 Years With An Online Event – The Manila Times
[ad_1] Bravo Breville! It was hosted by Kakki Teodoro and featured Chef Tatung and Chef Waya. As we explored interests during the pandemic, there was a need for local partners to have technical support in this phase. This is something that Breville Philippines, a premium home brand, distributed exclusively by …
Read More »Palace contemplates UK travel ban – The Manila Times
[ad_1] Malacañang is considering imposing a temporary ban on UK travelers following the discovery of a new variant of the 2019 coronavirus disease (Covid-19) that is believed to be spreading faster. Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said the Department of Transportation (DoTr) would be pressured …
Read More »Microfinance groups get $ 15 million debt financing from IFC
[ad_1] The World Bank Group’s private sector arm, International Finance Corp. (IFC), plans to issue up to P750 million ($ 15 million) in debt financing to two of the country’s largest microfinance institutions to help keep them afloat. companies in the midst of the economy and health crisis. The IFC …
Read More »‘Jingle Hell’: UK mood darkens with new strain of virus, Brexit trouble | Brexit news
[ad_1] London, United Kingdom – Holiday cheer is in short supply in the UK, with fears about a new strain of the novel coronavirus, continued uncertainty about Brexit and a government ban on the holidays to limit further contagion. Summing up the growing sense of pessimism, this week’s national newspapers …
Read More »Sweden maintains strategy against virus despite stricter measures
[ad_1] A border control officer stands on the Oresund bridge connecting Sweden and Denmark when the Swedish government decided to close the border to visitors from Denmark on Tuesday, due to the spread of COVID-19, on December 22, 2020. Johan Nilsson / TT News Agency / via Reuters Sweden continues …
Read More »DAMWON Gaming partners with Kia Motors, changes name to DWG KIA
[ad_1] League of Legends World Champion DAMWON Games has appointed car company Kia Motors as his name sponsor, Ashley Kang reported Yesterday. Credit: Kia / DAMWON RELATED: G2 Esports strengthens with the Seasonic association Starting in 2021, DAMWON Gaming will officially become ‘DWG KIA‘as well as introducing a new team …
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