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 …

Long-term planning is tough for industry managers due to market volatility and political turmoil, indicating a rough year ahead for many companies. These thoughts were provided by a group of senior contacts who participated in our leadership snapshot poll. More than sixty executives, including CEOs, pro-vice chancellors, directors, provosts, and edtech entrepreneurs from sixteen countries, shared their perspectives on current …

Mario Maurer, a Thai actor, is apparently dating a Filipino, which is perhaps one of the key factors in why he effortlessly bonded with them. For seven years, the “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” actor has been dating Thai-Filipina actress Junji Junpitakchai. Despite the fact that they have never explicitly admitted it, it is clear from online images of them …

According to a report that was published by Bloomberg News on January 29, 2019, which cited people with knowledge of the matter, the India unit of Apple-supplier Jabil Inc. has started manufacturing components for AirPods in the country, and the company is shipping plastic bodies or enclosures for AirPods to China and Vietnam. A request for comment from Reuters was …