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Retirement has long been a question surrounding LA Lakers star LeBron James, ever since he entered his 20th NBA season.

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is streamlining the documentary requirements for business registration. This is intended to cut red tape and spare applicants from delays or outright rejection. Revenue Memorandum Circular 74-2025 issued on July 18 updated the checklist to align with the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act

MANILA, Philippines — Needing to win in straight sets to qualify, Czechia rode Patrik Indra’s 29-point explosion to sweep also-ran China, 26-24, 25-19, 25-18 and enter the round of 16 in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship. Indra unleashed 23 kills, four blocks, and two aces on Thursday at Mall of Asia Arena as Czechia

LONDON, United Kingdom — The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at 4 percent Thursday, as elevated UK inflation offsets the country’s stagnant economic growth. The decision widely expected by markets followed a regular policy meeting and came one day after the US Federal Reserve had cut its benchmark borrowing costs for the first

MANILA, Philippines — The Ayala group’s Automobile Central Enterprise Inc. (ACEI) has come into an agreement with Volkswagen AG to end the distribution of the German brand’s vehicles in the Philippines. ACEI said in a notice to customers that, considering this, Volkswagen BGC will continue its operations until Sept. 30 only. A member of the Ayala

From its majestic waterfalls and wildlife sanctuaries to its ancient architectural marvels, Karnataka, a state in southern India, is a treasure trove of natural beauty and cultural heritage.

The television show New Girl presents a hilarious, yet eye-opening take on urban cohabitation.

MANILA, Philippines — Hong Kong-based Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) has updated its “A-List” of the 100 top lawyers in the Philippines along with a 38-name “Icons” list. ABLJ, which is part of the Law.asia group,  has been coming out with the lists since 2018. Many in the 2025 rosters have been in the lists for

MANILA, Philippines — Financial super app GCash has teamed up with technology provider InvestaTrade to power its equities channel GStocks, aiming to offer a more “beginner-friendly” approach to demystify stock market investing. GCash and InvestaTrade have launched an upgraded GStocks platform within the GCash app. This enables retail investors to participate in the stock market