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- A + A HONG KONG (Aug 17): China's Tencent Holdings suffered its first ever quarterly sales fall on Wednesday (Aug 17), hurt by a government clampdown on game approvals and playing time as well as Covid-19 lockdowns and a weakening economy that squeezed ad sales. The contraction marks a nadir for the gaming giant and owner of the WeChat messaging platform which has reported double-digit growth almost every quarter since it went public in 2004, as Beijing's crackdown on big tech companies that began in late 2020 puts the brakes on its expansion. Tencent plans to sell all or a bulk of its US$24 billion stake in food delivery firm Meituan to placate domestic regulators, Reuters reported on Tuesday. The company said on Wednesday revenue declined 3% to 134 billion yuan (US$19.78 billion) for the three months ended June 30 from 138.3 billion yuan a year earlier. It has fallen for two straight quarters and analysts were anticipating the decline. "During the second … [Read more...] about China’s Tencent reports first revenue drop as gaming regulations and Covid-19 bite

Meetings get a bad rap. However, their lousy reputations aren’t unwarranted since most people consider meetings a waste of time alongside stoking a lack of motivation and energy-sapping feelings. According to these sentiments, most meetings are terrible, and they’re getting more time-consuming and even less liked. advertisement advertisement If you’re a blatant opponent of meetings, you are not alone. A study by Atlassian found U.S. businesses waste $37 billion in salary costs for unnecessary meetings, and the average person attends a whopping 62 meetings per month. Research by Otter.ai found 70% of employees experienced a 70% increase in meetings when remote work was introduced. Working from home is great, but the downside may be even more meetings. In addition, according to data from LiveCareer , 36% of workers spend 4 to 7 hours per week in meetings, 32% spent 7 to 10 hours per week in meetings, and 39% said their meetings were getting … [Read more...] about Remote meetings have overtaken our calendars. Here are 3 ways to home in on the most necessary ones

ABS-CBN and TV5 joint venture (FILE PHOTO) MANILA, Philippines — Three resolutions seeking an investigation on the merger between media giants ABS-CBN and TV5, along with allegations that TV5 is foreign-owned, have been forwarded to the House of Representatives’ committee on legislative franchises on Wednesday. During the plenary session, House Resolutions (HR) No. 280, 281, and 282 were transmitted to the said committee for possible action. HR No. 280 authored by Zamboanga Sibugay 1st District Rep. Wilter Palma wants the said committee to look at the alleged foreign ownership issues about TV5, hinged on accusations that MediaQuest which is part of the PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund, supposedly owned by businessman Manny Pangilinan, actual belongs to a foreign national. It echoes allegations made by Sagip party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta, who said in his privilege speech last Monday that TV5 is owned by an Indonesian national. “There were published reports alleging that ABC … [Read more...] about Solons file resolutions seeking probe on ABS-CBN, TV5 merger

Internet speed (STOCK IMAGE) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines saw an increase in internet download speeds anew in both fixed broadband and mobile, according to network speed analyst Ookla. In its Speedtest Global Index July 2022 report, Ookla said the Philippines’ fixed broadband median speed increased to 75.62 megabits per second (mbps) from the 68.94 mbps recorded in June. Average download speed for fixed broadband, meanwhile, clocked in at 102.93 mbps. Mobile median speed also increased as the Philippines yielded a download speed of 22.56 mbps in July from 21.41 mbps in June as the average download speed for mobile speed clocked in at 52.33 mbps, Ookla said. These increases improved the Philippines’ global rank in fixed broadband by seven notches and four notches in mobile. The country now ranks 46th out of 182 countries for fixed broadband and 84th out of 140 countries for mobile, according to Ookla’s report. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) … [Read more...] about PH internet speeds improved in July 2022 —Ookla

An Irrawaddy dolphin was found dead after being entangled in a crab net in waters off Calabanga town in Camarines Sur province on Tuesday. Photo by Nonie Enolva LEGAZPI CITY — An endangered dolphin was found dead after being entangled in a crab net on Tuesday morning (August 16) in the waters off Calabanga town in Camarines Sur province. Nonie Enolva, spokesperson of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Bicol, said the female Irrawaddy dolphin was found by a fisher in Barangay (village) Bonot at around 3 a.m. Enolva said it was the first Irrawaddy dolphin found in the Bicol region and the third in the Philippines. “Dolphins need to surface for air, but when the Irrawaddy was entangled at the bottom, there was no chance to breathe because the body was already covered by the net,” she said. She said the sub-adult dolphin weighed at least 100 kilograms and was 1.8 meters long. The stranding site is located within the San Miguel Bay, facing the Pacific side and … [Read more...] about Irrawaddy dolphin found dead in Camarines Sur village

Thailand may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about wine. But wine lovers might be pleasantly surprised to know that there are numerous great vineyards and wineries around the country. Although wine history in the country is young, the quality of Thai wines has improved significantly over the years, and they have started gaining the respect they deserve. The wineries in the country have adapted the conventional grape-cultivation process to better suit the local climates and native soil. That’s why they’re able to produce some fine and decadent wines. Aside from delicious wines, each vineyard and winery in Thailand boasts gorgeous grounds with unique charms. So, raise your glass and let’s dive into the best vineyards and wineries to visit in Thailand. 1. Monsoon Valley Vineyard, Hua Hin Opening hours: Daily, 09:00 – 18:30 Address: 1 Moo 9 Baankhok Chang Patana, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110 Monsoon Valley operates 3 … [Read more...] about 5 vineyards and wineries in Thailand all wine lovers should know

Mindstir Media’s Guide On Making Books Into Movies – Have you ever thought about what would happen if a book that you just finished reading actually came to life? The mere thought feels so intriguing in itself when one imagines witnessing those characters in reality. Movies that are based on books are the perfect example of the same. Some of the most popular movies of all time, both fiction and non-fiction, have been adapted from books. Just like a movie, books have a properly developed plot along with suitable characters playing their plot. However, making a movie from a book is not an easy task. It requires a lot of effort, due deliberation and a whole lot of money as well. Thus, proper guidance and services are needed in making movies from books. Also check: Apple iMac Pro i7 4K About MindStir Media MindStir Media is engaged in the business of publishing books. It is a self-publishing agency situated in Los Angeles. The company was founded by J.J. … [Read more...] about Mindstir Media’s Guide On Making Books Into Movies

Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has outlined new penalties for those found guilty of selling cannabis or weed-based products to minors and pregnant women. In accordance with the Act on the Protection of Thai Traditional Medicine, anyone found guilty of selling or offering weed to people under 20 years old or pregnant women will face a minimum one-year jail term and/or fines up to 20,000 baht The director-general of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine , Dr. Yongyos Thammawut, said a Public Health Ministry committee has agreed that the restriction will apply to all parts of the weed plant, including roots, stems, leaves, and buds. When dining at restaurants, people can order dishes with cannabis as an ingredient, he said. “However, they need to watch out that children and the mentioned groups do not eat the cannabis-infused food.” He said additional announcements would be issued by agencies under his ministry to help prevent these groups from … [Read more...] about Jail Time for Those Who Sell Cannabis to Minors in Thailand

(CTN News) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently announced a variety of awards and high rankings bestowed upon Thailand in the past year . The kingdom’s favorable ratings were announced in over 14 different categories and surveys on Thursday. In addition to tourism , livability, happiness, Covid-19 response, safety, and more , the country itself won awards over the past year. Besides its popularity with tourists, Bangkok also received accolades for its food, including Tom yam kung, a traditional Thai dish. Digital nomads and tourists alike praised Koh Samui, Phuket, and Koh Pha Ngan as top destinations. There have been a number of awards and rankings that have featured Thailand as a whole or as one specific destination in 2021 and 2022, including: Tourism Koh Pha Ngan No. 1 for workstations by William Russell, a worldwide insurance company Koh Samui and Phuket DestinAsian’s 3rd and 4th best islands for tourism Bangkok According to … [Read more...] about High Rankings For Thailand In Tourism, Economy, Food, And Health

By mid-October, the hearing aid industry will be fully in the throes of a revolution—one that’s been a long time coming. And it could open up a new, lucrative area for tech companies and be a real boon to consumers, too. advertisement advertisement On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it would let some hearing aids be sold over-the-counter for the first time, a move that will make the assistance devices much more widely available and, in all likelihood, significantly cheaper. It’s a move that has been increasingly important, as hearing loss is expected to rise dramatically in the coming decades. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that by 2030, nearly 630 million people worldwide will have a hearing disability. By 2050, that could jump to 900 million, in part because of regular exposure to loud sounds at work and in people’s personal lives (such as listening to music in earphones). Currently, 15% of … [Read more...] about Why over-the-counter hearing aids could be the next tech bonanza