The Grammy-nominated breakup song “abcdefu” is the most recent TikTok phenomenon to achieve chart-topping success and industry recognition. With more than 1 billion monthly active users, the short-video app has emerged as one of the most effective promotional platforms in the music industry. Several of this year’s Grammy nominees, including “abcdefu” singer Gayle and R&B artist Muni Long, gained popularity …

Apple predicted on Thursday, February 2, that revenue would decline for a second consecutive quarter, but that iPhone sales would likely increase as production in China returned to normal following COVID-related shutdowns. While expressing optimism over sales of services and iPhones, Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, predicted that an uncertain economy would negatively impact gaming and digital advertising. Apple’s management …

This year, Singapore did not place in the top spot or even make it into the top 10 of the most Instagrammable destinations in the world. According to travel publisher Big 7 Travel, which published the rankings on Sunday, the city-state dropped from first place to the 13th slot out of a total of 50 countries after topping the list …

Nearly nine years after both nations signed the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, the Philippines and the United States have agreed on four new local bases in the Philippines where American forces will be permitted to construct facilities and deploy defense hardware (EDCA). The statement was made on Thursday, February 2, as US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited the Philippines for …

On Saturday, February 4, only, the Japan Home Centre (JHC) in the Philippines will take the rare and pricey sibuya (onion) as payment for select in-store purchases. In a Facebook post published on February 2, the retailer announced the launch of its first “pay with sibuyas” promotion, in which they will accept one onion in return for the customer’s desired …

As a result of the nation’s recovery from COVID-related travel restrictions, gasoline consumption and imports in Indonesia, Asia’s top importer of the motor fuel, could reach all-time highs this year. However, growth is projected to moderate along with Indonesia’s economy. A rise in Indonesian imports would constrict the regional gasoline market and presumably increase refinery profit margins in Asia. It …

Hours after intercepting a rocket fired from Gaza and in response to U.S. calls for a cessation of the rising violence in Israel and the occupied West Bank, the Israeli military claimed to have attacked Gaza in the early hours of Thursday, February 2. No initial reports of significant casualties were received. In reaction to Wednesday’s missile launch, the military …

According to a report by Bloomberg News on Wednesday, February 1, Pinterest Inc. will lay off approximately 150 employees, which accounts for less than 5% of the company’s total workforce. In doing so, Pinterest will join a flurry of other technology companies that are firing workers in order to cut costs. According to the story, which cited an individual who …

Many Indians tweeted their support for Gautam Adani on January 31, as the school dropout-turned-billionaire closed a $2.5 billion share sale despite criticism from an American short-seller. IndiaStandsWithAdani was among the top trending hashtags on Twitter in response to Adani Group stock losses of $65 billion since last week’s Hindenburg Research study, which raised worries regarding the company’s debt levels …

ALV Pageant Circle stated on February 1 that, after great thought, they have chosen not to extend their Miss Supranational franchise. They stated, “We would like to congratulate the Miss Supranational organization for the previous two years of mutual cooperation and wish them the best of luck in all their future undertakings.” The announcement came months after the December 2022 …