Former chess world champion Anatoly Karpov came to the nation’s capital just in time to honor the 45th anniversary of his memorable encounter against Soviet émigré Viktor Korchnoi. During the 1978 World Chess Championship in Baguio City, Karpov, the world’s number one player at the time, defeated Korchnoi, the number two player. Both sides accused each other of hypnotism and …

Intel Corp announced on January 31 that it has significantly reduced employee and management compensation, one week after issuing a lower-than-anticipated sales projection due to a loss of market share to competitors and a decline in the PC market. The cutbacks would range from 5% of basic salary for mid-level staff to as much as 25% for the company’s chief …

The 20th of March will mark the beginning of Nam Joo-mandatory hyuk’s military duty in South Korea. According to a report from Soompi, the news was broken on Thursday, the 31st of January by Nam’s management firm, Management SOOP. It is a known fact that Nam Joo-hyuk was given permission to join the military police unit. They indicated that he …

Hong Kong outlawed cannabidiol (CBD), a derivative of cannabis, as a “dangerous narcotic” on February 1 and imposed severe penalties for its use, forcing new enterprises to close or restructure. CBD, which is produced from the cannabis plant, is said to alleviate stress and inflammation without intoxicating its users, unlike its more well-known cousin tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of …

Kapamilya Channel will be showing the 2023 Philippine drama series Dirty Linen. It is directed by Onat Diaz and Andoy Ranay and features an ensemble cast that includes Janine Gutierrez, Zanjoe Marudo, Seth Fedelin, and Francine Diaz. On January 23, 2023, The Filipino Channel, Jeepney TV, A2Z, TV5, and the network’s Primetime Bida evening block all broadcast the series’ premiere. …

At the crowning ceremony, which took place on January 29 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Maria Luisa Varela, a native of the Philippines, was declared the winner and awarded the title of Miss Planet International. Varela became the first representative of the Philippines to win the pageant, succeeding Monique Best of South Africa, who was crowned in 2019. Monique Best was …

Meghan Trainor, an American singer, is now expecting her second child with her actor husband, Daryl Sabara. The singer, well known for her single “Made You Look,” shared the news on her Instagram account on January 30, accompanied with photographs from her ultrasound. She added that “Baby number 2 will be arriving this summer.” A number of well-known people, including …

There’s a high possibility you’ve seen Bondee all over social media by now; from pals displaying their lovely avatars to netizens showcasing their painted apartments, it’s safe to say that everyone is hooked with this new app. Continue reading if you’re curious about what all the fuss is about. The Singaporean business Metadream Tech Pte. Ltd. has created a new …

Graduate student Zayn Zhang, like many wealthy Chinese, believes that Singapore may be a great place to park his family’s fortune. His wife is searching for a $4 million to $5 million (S$5 million to S$7 million) penthouse while he studies at a university in the Asian financial capital in hopes of obtaining permanent residency. “Singapore is wonderful. It is …

According to Digital 2023, the yearly analysis by Meltwater and We Are Social on global social media and digital trends, the Philippines currently ranks fourth in terms of time spent on social media. According to the survey, while the global average time spent on social media by users aged 16-64 is 2 hours and 31 minutes per day, Philippine internet …