Author: Team Orange

Good things come in threes, so the cliché goes. But in the case of D’Sound joining heads with Armi Millare, that dog-eared phrase has the resonance of prophecy. On November 12, 2021, the Norwegian neo-soul vets and the UDD frontwoman put out “Run for Cover,” their third collab after 2018’s “Lykkelig” and 2019’s “Somewhere in Between.” Millare was euphoric about being reunited with her heroes – bassist Jonny Sjo and drummer Kim Ofstad, as well as keyboardist-producer Morten Gillebo – recounting how, despite the relative ease and breeze of the proceedings, the group somehow knew it deserved to be more…

Qwote, the newest B2B procurement platform in the country, is set to kick off the first and biggest B2B virtual trade show in the Philippines this November. Qwest 2021 will gather entrepreneurs, business leaders, company decision-makers and innovators on November 26 to discuss industry insights and explore strategies on how to fast-track the digital transformation journey. The one-day virtual event will also feature industry experts to talk about key issues and share their experiences on major topics such as business resilience and growth during this global health crisis, digital solutions, data analytics and B2B marketing. Attendees can connect and interact…

The Safety Seal-certified City of Dreams Manila establishes colleague immunity with 99 per cent of its staff fully immunized. The announcement comes timely as the luxury integrated resort gears to welcome more guests and reopen more facilities with the easing of Metro Manila to Alert Level 2. “We are grateful to our colleagues who have taken the step towards protecting themselves, their families and colleagues, our guests and the community in general,” says Property President Geoff Andres. Fully vaccinated staff are those who have completed the required vaccine dosage. The resort, which has ordered enough vaccines to vaccinate its staff,…

A film lecturer has crafted an open letter to Vice President Leni Robredo, as expressed through the visual medium, a month after she announced her candidacy for the nation’s top post. “Maria Leonor,” a short documentary written and directed by Seymour Barros Sanchez, is part of the online art exhibition “To Differ Digitally 2: Love and Dissent in the Time of Pandemic” from the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Center for Campus Art headed by Architect Gerry Torres and the DLS-CSB New Media Cluster led by Associate Dean Maria Sharon Mapa Arriola. Sanchez’s work, which is an offshoot…

New partners include Indomaret in Indonesia, Big C in Thailand, Lotus’s in Malaysia, S&R in the Philippines, and Mega Market in Vietnam Aims to pilot Shopper, a shopping assistant solution, in Q42021 Grab, a leading superapp in Southeast Asia, today announced an expansion of its grocery delivery service across Southeast Asia, welcoming major supermarket and convenience store chains onto GrabMart, its everyday goods delivery service. The company also unveiled a new “Shopper” solution to support its growing retail partnerships in the region. Online grocery shopping is taking off in Southeast Asia. According to research by Facebook and Bain, it is…

It might seem simple and easy but creating content and dealing with hordes of online followers require a lot of work, passion, and dedication. This is the core of the messages at Baicon Infest 2021, an online event powered by Smart that gathered some of today’s top online celebrities to dish out valuable tips and inspire others to level up their own journey as content creators. Whether you’re into vlogging on YouTube, sharing viral memes on Facebook, curating stunning images on Instagram, or creating fun and trendy content on TikTok, here are some important lessons and insights to keep your…

Huawei Philippines held the Tech Day 2021 on November 11, aiming to discover how pioneering enterprises are applying innovative ICT technologies to create digital infrastructures for the entry of the intelligent era. Whilst the pandemic has pushed the pause button, performance varies from company to company, industry to industry, and country to country. One of the keys to thrive is by going digital. According to McKinsey, COVID-19 has caused digital transformation to jump ahead by 7 years globally and by a full 10 years in Asia Pacific. In the face of an increasingly complex business environment, resilience has become an…

Imagine your beloved stories from literature and lore in a new, more colorful light. Globe and Pride@Tech are launching its latest initiative RETOLD WITH PRIDE, which flips the script on iconic stories we all grew up with by giving better representation to the LGBTQ+ community. From world-famous classics to local mythical tales, the riveting collection features stories familiar to most but reimagined to reflect the rainbow experience.

When the word bespoke is mentioned, the image that comes to mind is a tailored suit or an experience personally designed for an individual. It evokes exclusivity and uniqueness. Samsung Digital Appliances is applying this concept of made-to-measure to its latest innovation: the Bespoke Refrigerator. Keeping in mind its dedication to meet consumers’ evolving needs and lifestyle, the Samsung Bespoke Refrigerator introduces a whole new dimension of customizable home appliances that gives homeowners the freedom to choose their own configurations like material and color. Samsung’s Bespoke Refrigerator comes in a modular design which are in a 1 Door Flex Convertible…

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, sets two new records at the year’s largest shopping festival, 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. With a huge array of irresistible deals, shoppers across the region bought over 2 billion items across the festival period, smashing its previous record in 2020. Excitement peaked on November 11, with visits spiking 5.5 times in the first two hours compared to an average day. Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “It brings us great joy to see the impact of our 11.11 Big Christmas Sale on shoppers, businesses, and our local communities. The…

Group: Revenue up 81% to AED 24.7 billion (US$ 6.7 billion), and loss of AED 5.7 billion (US$ 1.6 billion) after last year’s loss of AED 14.1 billion (US$ 3.8 billion). Substantially improved results reflect recovery across all business segments and easing of COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions worldwide. Emirates: Revenue up 86% to AED 21.7 billion (US$ 5.9 billion), and loss of AED 5.8 billion (US$ 1.6 billion) compared to AED 12.6 billion (US$ 3.4 billion) loss for the same period last year. Revenue recovery supported by increasing passenger demand and continuous strong cargo business. dnata: Revenue up 55% to…