RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS are seen after rain in Huangshan, Anhui province, China, May 12, 2016. -- REUTERS BEIJING -- China could face more than 630,000 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections a day if it
RALEIGH, North Carolina -- US shoppers spent slightly less online during Black Friday this year, with many venturing back to physical stores despite coronavirus fears, tight supplies, and retailers' efforts to encourage earlier
Every year, Black Friday kicks off a pivotal time of year for many small businesses - from independent retailers, to fully digital companies. However, it's becoming more and more challenging to stand out of the crowd. There are some key tips and tricks for getting set
Retailers are putting up prices at the fastest rate since 1990 according to industry figures that add to evidence of a cost of living squeeze this winter. A CBI survey also suggested that sales have been boosted by consumers starting their Christmas shopping early because of
There is limited evidence that Rishi Sunak's GBP2bn jobs programme for young people is working, according to a new report. The National Audit Office (NAO) watchdog warned that the government has "limited assurance" over whether the Kickstart scheme, aimed at 16 to 24-year-olds, is having any
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS The Philippines' coronavirus task force has tasked health authorities to determine the COVID-19 alert level classifications of all areas in the country, according to the presidential palace. The Department of Health
REUTERS/TOBY MELVILLE Fully vaccinated people from countries that do not require a visa will be allowed to enter the Philippines next month, the government said. The travelers from so-called non-visa-required countries should have stayed
BW FILE PHOTO Senate Energy Committee Chairman Sherwin T. Gatchalian on Thursday said there's a possibility that the committee will ask the Commission on Audit (COA) to conduct a "fraud audit" on the Department
SENATE committees will soon deliberate on a bill formally identifying the country's maritime zones, said a Senator, following Chinese justification of its attack on Philippine supply ships and its demand to remove a
PHILSTAR The Department of Education (DepEd) will be adding more public schools to the list of schools included in the pilot implementation of face-to-face classes as active coronavirus cases continue to decline. DepEd Undersecretary Nepomuceno
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS TRANSPORT, business process outsourcing, and workers' groups on Friday urged the government to junk resolutions requiring COVID-19 vaccinations to work and to have access to services, with plans to stage
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS A bill has been filed at the House of Representatives to provide data and communication allowances to public school teachers to help them provide quality education through distance learning. ACT-CIS Party-list