Posts by Kim Browne
Trump says he signed executive order extending deadline for TikTok closing
Published Thu, Jun 19, 2025 · 11:54 PM [WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (Jun 19) that he has signed an executive order extending the June 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the US assets of short-video app TikTok for 90 days. “I’ve just signed the Executive Order extending the Deadline for…
Read MoreTrump Deliberately Leaves Two Key People Out of Iran Plan Convos
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clumsily dodged a question about where he’d draw the line on the use of federal forces against protesters. During a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee Wednesday, Senator Mazie Hirono, a Democrat from Hawaii, pressed Hegseth on whether he would carry out an order from the president “to shoot peaceful…
Read MorePhilippines cuts key rate again as inflation stays below target
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reduced its overnight target reverse repurchase rate to 5.25% on Thursday Published Thu, Jun 19, 2025 · 04:03 PM [MANILA] The Philippine central bank lowered its key interest rate by a quarter point for the second time this year, as widely expected, after inflation remained below target. The Bangko Sentral…
Read MoreWhy California Remains the Epicenter for Gen Z Led Creator Startups
California has always attracted dreamers who are ready to go the extra mile, but Gen Z is reshaping that story. Armed with smartphones, editing software, and a willingness to bet on themselves, they’re turning content creation into scalable ventures. Today’s creator startups are born from bedrooms and garages and are quickly scaling to digital storefronts,…
Read MoreThe Art of Authentic Engagement in the Digital Age
Something is interesting about how people present themselves online. There’s a moment when someone realizes they’re being recorded, and their demeanor suddenly changes. They put on what I call their “camera persona” – big smiles, enthusiastic waves, and an energy that wasn’t there seconds before. This observation might seem trivial, but it speaks volumes about…
Read MoreEuropean, North Asian companies also eyeing the potential of JS-SEZ: UOB banker
[SINGAPORE] The Johor-Singapore special economic zone (JS-SEZ) is drawing interest from companies not just from Singapore, but also from Europe and North Asia. Chiok Sook Yin, head of foreign direct investment (FDI) advisory in the CEO’s office, UOB Malaysia, said on Wednesday (Jun 18) that the bank has noticed a number of European and North…
Read MoreWhy Owning Your Position Is Crucial for Business Success
Recently, I’ve been advising a good friend who’s launching a new custom orthotics company after several successful business exits. His innovative concept allows runners to scan their feet using just their phones and receive custom insoles. During our conversations, we faced a critical positioning dilemma that many entrepreneurs encounter: should they focus on wellness benefits,…
Read MoreTrump’s Military Parade Was a Pathetic Event for a Pathetic President
“A huge reason why we’re here is because Trump doesn’t own patriotism in this country, and I don’t think we should let him,” said Eric Whitman, 42, of Washington, D.C.. “I think it’s important for every American regardless of what party you’re in or who you voted for to come and support the military…. I…
Read MoreThe AI Industry Is Ready to Get Rich off Trump’s Defense Department
“My request to all of you is: Please, become rich off selling to the United States Army.” This was Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s parting message at the end of his Exchange session at the AI+ Expo for National Competitiveness, earlier this month. It was the first day of the annual fair hosted by the Special…
Read MoreNew World sells 138 Hong Kong homes at discount within hours
Published Sun, Jun 15, 2025 · 03:24 PM New World Development and its partners sold 138 apartments in a few hours at a new project after pricing the homes at a discount to lure buyers in Hong Kong’s sluggish real estate market. The companies sold the apartments in Deep Water Pavilia in southern Hong Kong…
Read MoreWhat the Democrats Must Learn From the People of Los Angeles
Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office may have been the longest, figuratively speaking, of any U.S. president in history. But we can also say definitively that they were the most disastrous, ever. His draconian deportations, destruction of the federal government, and insane tariff Tilt-a-Whirls have driven his approval numbers so low as to be…
Read MoreFar-Right Extremists Prepare Violence for “No Kings” Protests
Far-right groups are humming with talk of potential violence ahead of massive “No Kings” Day demonstrations that are expected to attract millions of protesters Saturday, according to The Wall Street Journal. In a Telegram channel used by groups affiliated with the Proud Boys, a violent white nationalist group, users have sent posts promoting violence. “Shoot…
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