[ad_1] (CNN) – This year could be the most important for Alibaba since it was founded two decades ago. China’s most famous technology company faces a number of challenges at home and abroad that run the risk of fundamentally changing it forever. Chinese authorities are investigating the company on antitrust …
Read More »Ben Simmons marks milestone in 76ers victory
[ad_1] FILE – Ben Simmons # 25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 7, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Sarah Stier / Getty Images / AFP Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons posted his 30th career triple-double …
Read More »Sixers beat Heat 125-108, Simmons triple-double
[ad_1] ISTANBUL Ben Simmons posted his 30th career triple-double in the Philadelphia 76ers’ victory over the Miami Heat at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday with a score of 125-108. Simmons became the third fastest player in NBA history to reach the mark (in game 228 of his career), behind …
Read More »Metro Manila traffic: second worst in the world – report
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Metro Manila has the second worst traffic congestion in the world among 416 cities in 57 countries, reported technology specialist TomTom (TOM2). According to TomTom’s annual traffic index, Metro Manila traffic ranked second in 2020 and drivers expect to spend an average of 53 percent more …
Read More »Asian markets mixed after Biden rolled out a huge stimulus plan
[ad_1] (File photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP) HONG KONG – Joe Biden’s $ 1.9 trillion stimulus proposal was greeted with a shrug in Asia on Friday, as observers said the wave of massive spending had largely been factored into the valuations, although optimism about the long-term economic outlook continued …
Read More »Senate president sees no need for Cha-cha
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Vicente Sotto III said on Friday that he is still not convinced that the change to the Charter (Cha-cha) is necessary amid moves to amend the Constitution. “I am not yet convinced that we need a change in the Charter. When you say change …
Read More »Young Ryan Garcia wants to crack Manny Pacquiao
[ad_1] Luisa Morales (Philstar.com) – January 15, 2021 – 10:15 am MANILA, Philippines – Another up-and-coming boxing star in Ryan Garcia wants a piece of Manny Pacquiao. Garcia (21-0, 18 KOs) spoke with American journalist Rich Eisen about his dream of fighting the Philippine boxing legend. What’s next for the …
Read More »‘We have to act’: Biden Unveils $ 1.9 Trillion COVID Stimulus Plan | News of the coronavirus pandemic
[ad_1] The package includes $ 415 billion to boost the COVID-19 response and vaccine launch, as well as $ 1,400 checks for individuals. US President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled a $ 1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal designed to jumpstart the economy and accelerate America’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Biden …
Read More »Paul George, Clippers looking to take down Kings
[ad_1] Paul George has come a long way since his rookie season 10 years ago. He was hardly a threat beyond the 3-point line when he stormed into the NBA, but now he’s among the league leaders in long-range shooting. George will try to keep his three-point accuracy up when …
Read More »No more severe restrictions despite the arrival of a new variant of the virus
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The government will not impose tougher restrictions on communities for now, following the discovery of the UK’s most transmissible variant of coronavirus in the country, officials said Thursday. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that an escalation of the general quarantine of the community would depend …
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