She serves customers coffee and chats with them to understand their habits, before recommending products and service packages that would best meet the individual customer needs. With 14 years of sales experience, Miu Lam knows attentive listening to customer needs is essential. Travis Cheng is currently working at 3Shop, having joined the telecoms industry as he wanted a more challenging career. “During the sales process, we must listen attentively to customer needs, introduce products and services suitable to their needs, and build customers’ confidence in our brands, products and services,” Viki added. HTHK will continue to pursue a customer-centric strategy, attentively listen to customer needs, and provide professional service, thereby allowing customers to enjoy a unique service experience in the 5G era.

US support for Philippines steadfast regardless of election outcome — officialsUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin poses for photos with Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. in Camp Aguinaldo, where the officials held a 2+2 ministerial dialogue, July 30, 2024. What's also a regular feature is a long standing alliance between our countries," Blinken added. Austin said that support for the Philippines in the US is bipartisan, transcending party lines. "And any time you see that level of bipartisan support, you can bet that support will continue." In April, Marcos met with leaders of Japan and the United States for a historic trilateral summit aimed at boosting economic and security ties.

Markets mixed in cautious trade ahead of central bank decisionsPeople walk in front of an electronic board showing a share price of the Nikkei index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on April 5, 2024. HONG KONG, China — Equity markets were mixed Tuesday as investors jockey ahead of a slew of central bank decisions, key economic data and earnings from tech titans this week. The US central bank is expected to stay put on monetary policy Wednesday, but its post-meeting statement will be pored over in hopes of confirmation it will lower borrowing costs in September. "The reduction (in JGB purchases) is expected to occur in stages, considering the economic impact as well as the market's reaction." London dipped as traders gear up for the Bank of England's policy announcement Thursday, with analysts split on whether it will cut rates or not.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has denied allegations that its personnel attempted to “case” the residence of Vice President Sara Duterte, spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo disclosed on Tuesday. In a social media post, Duterte claimed that PNP operatives attempted to “case” or loiter with no apparent lawful purpose around her residence and also tried to find the place she was renting. ADVERTISEMENT“According to PNP leadership, there’s no truth to this,” Fajardo said in a press conference when asked about the reaction of the national police chief, Gen. Rommel Marbil, to Duterte’s four-page open letter posted on her social media account. READ: VP cries harassment, blasts PNP chief’s ‘lies’ over guards’ recallShe likewise called the removal of her 75 police security as a “clear case of political harassment.”ADVERTISEMENTEarlier Tuesday, Duterte pleaded for protection for her family on Facebook, as she thanked Senators Ronald dela Rosa, Robin Padilla, and Bong Go for backing her after the PNP removed its men from her security group. For his part, Dela Rosa called on former police and army personnel to volunteer as security for Duterte.

19 economic zones proposed in SenateThe First Philippine Industrial Park in Batangas is one of the largest and fastest-growing ecozones in the country. MANILA, Philippines — There are a total of 19 proposed economic zones in the Senate, according to Sen. Juan Miguel ZubiriAs the new chairperson for the committee on economic affairs, Zubiri sought the advice of economic experts present at the briefing. The lawmaker said that there are 19 proposed economic zones, some of which are located in Mindoro, Marinduque, Eastern Visayas, Antique and Cebu. “The creation of 19 economic zones will seriously deteriorate your fiscal space,” Zubiri told the Department of Finance (DOF) Assistant Secretary Neil Cabiles, who represented the agency at the briefing. Zubiri said that these economic zones are individual charters so it will be hard to monitor.

The Farm Fresh Foxies took their first-ever win in the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference after a tough five-set match over the Galeries Tower Highrisers, 25-22, 35-37, 23-25, 25-20, 15-10, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Colombian hitter Yeny Murillo fired 29 points on 26 attacks, two blocks, and an ace to lead the Foxies. Farm Fresh logged a 1-2 win-loss card, while the Galeries remained winless at 0-3. VIDEO BY NICOLE ANNE D.G. BUGAUISANGet the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

SEOUL, South KoreaJuly 30, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- Coway Co., Ltd., the "Best Life Solution Company," announced today that their Environmental Safety Certification Center received the UL Witness Test Data Program (WTDP) recognition from UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science. Coway Receives UL Witness Testing Data Program Laboratory RecognitionThe UL Witness Test Data Program (WTDP) recognizes selected laboratories to conduct tests under the supervision of UL Solutions. Following qualification, the lab becomes a UL WTDP-recognized laboratory which can perform tests on products for North American export in two key areas - UL Safety Testing and ENERGY STAR® Testing. "We'll continue enhancing our reputation as a one-stop safety certification testing lab, improving our global competitiveness through systematic product verification." AdvertisementIn addition to being designated as a UL Witness Testing Data Program Laboratory by UL Solutions, Coway's Quality Management Division is also recognized as a designated testing laboratory by other prestigious certification bodies, including U.S. CEC (California Energy Commission) ENERGY testing, KOLAS (Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme), NEMKO (Europe), and KTL (Korea Testing Laboratory) KC manufacturer testing.

These enhancements are designed to increase logistical flexibility, reduce costs, and significantly improve operational efficiency. Transforming Maritime Logistics with Enhanced VMS FunctionalitiesDataloy is setting new standards in maritime logistics by enhancing transparency and collaboration through its upgraded VMS. These features are poised to increase logistical flexibility, cutcosts, and boost overall operational efficiency." AdvertisementEarly adopters of the enhanced VMS have reported positive initial experiences, particularly in operational efficiency and cost management. AdvertisementMedia Contact:Anumita Bhargava+47 9886 7908[email protected]AdvertisementThis information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.comhttps://news.cision.com/dataloy-systems/r/dataloy-launches-pioneering-voyage-management-enhancements-to-elevate-chartering-efficiency-across-k,c4004682The following files are available for download:https://mb.cision.com/Main/23184/4004682/2929284.pdf Advertisement Dataloy VMS enhancements for Industry Charterers

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Monday said homeowners whose houses were “partially damaged” by Supertyphoon Carina and the southwest monsoon, will also be included in its Integrated Disaster Shelter Assistance Program (IDSAP). Initially, IDSAP only provided shelter support of P15,000 for “totally damaged” houses. Jose Rizalino Acuzar has ordered the inclusion of “partially damaged” houses in the program. Asked how much budget the program has, Esclonangco said the IDSAP had a budget of P200 million, with P193 million yet to be allocated. Because of this, he expressed optimism that all those who will apply for the program would be accommodated.

'Deadpool & Wolverine' opens to 'spectacular' $205 millionHOLLYWOOD — New Disney/Marvel comedy "Deadpool & Wolverine" scored a "spectacular" opening in North American theaters this weekend, its huge take of $205 million placing it not just near the top of superhero films but marking the eighth-biggest opening ever, analysts said Sunday. The popularity of Ryan Reynolds (who plays Deadpool and shares a writing credit), and his real-life pal Hugh Jackman (Wolverine)-- didn't hurt, either. The debut ranks just ahead of 2018's "Black Panther," which opened to $202 million, and just behind "Jurassic World" ($208 million in 2015), according to Variety. In third for the Friday-through-Sunday period was Universal's animated comedy "Despicable Me 4," earning $14.2 million in its fourth weekend out. Rounding out the top 10 were:"A Quiet Place: Day One" ($3.0 million)"Bad Boys: Ride or Die" ($1.3 million)"The Fabulous Four" ($1.0 million)"Fly Me to the Moon" ($750,000)"Raayan" ($375,000)RELATED: 'Deadpool & Wolverine' review: Resurrecting Marvel's pastRyan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman receive Guinness world record for 'Deadpool & Wolverine' trailer

P10.29 billion in secret funds sought for 2025File photo of the Department of Budget and ManagementMANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration is seeking P10.29 billion in confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) for 2025, at least 16% lower than the CIFs the executive branch received for the current budget year. Of the P10.29 billion, P4.37 billion will go to confidential funds while P5.92 billion will go to intelligence funds, said Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman during the turnover ceremony of the 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP) to the House of Representatives. The DBM first received an overall request of P11.39 billion from the executive branch but pared this down to P10.29 billion before transmitting the proposed spending plan to Congress. Confidential funds, as the name implies, cover expenses linked to confidential surveillance tasks within government agencies. Similarly, intelligence funds are for intelligence expenses related to information-gathering activities of uniformed and military personnel and intelligence practitioners.

Paris Olympics opening creator defiant, denies Last Supper referencePARIS, France — The mastermind of the ambitious Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Sunday rejected criticism his boundary-breaking show had gone too far, saying it had created a "cloud of tolerance" and denying any reference to the Last Supper that angered the Church. "Clearly there was never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group," Paris 2024 spokeswoman Anne Descamps told reporters on Sunday. "The idea was to do a big pagan party linked to the gods of Olympus," Jolly told the BFM channel. French drag queen and rapper Piche who also appeared at the ceremony, told BFM there "was nothing obscene or any provocation" in the acts. American superstar Lady Gaga also performed an opening number inspired by French music hall.

111's management team will host an earnings conference call at 7:30 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 29, 2024 (7:30 PM Beijing Time on the same day). A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call until September 5, 2024. The Company also offers online healthcare services through its internet hospital, 1 Clinic, which provides consumers with cost-effective and convenient online consultation, electronic prescription service, and patient management service. In addition, the Company's online platform, 1 Medicine, serves as a one-stop shop for pharmacies to source a vast selection of pharmaceutical products. With the largest virtual pharmacy network in China, 111 enables offline pharmacies to better serve their customers with cloud-based services.

- Earnings Call to Begin at 8:00 A.M. EDT -SINGAPORE, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), announced today that it will be releasing its 2024 unaudited first-half year financial results on Monday, August 12, 2024 before the market opens for trading. The call will be hosted by the President and Chief Financial Officer of China Yuchai, Mr. Weng Ming Hoh and Mr. Choon Sen Loo , respectively, who will present and discuss the financial results of the Company followed by a Q&A session. Safe Harbor Statement:This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "project", "targets", "optimistic", "confident that", "continue to", "predict", "intend", "aim", "will" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that may be deemed forward-looking statements.

Many children and their parents have headed to malls to support the local athletes in their Paris Olympics journey, with children stating that they see the Olympians as inspiration and hope to bring good results to Hong Kong in the future. Today is the third day of the Olympics, and there will be plenty of Hong Kong team action, with the city’s golden boy Edgar Cheung Ka-long set to defend his Olympic gold in the foil event and Siobhan Haughey making it into the women’s 200m freestyle final. At a mall in Kwun Tong, there was plenty of decoration to liven up and bring out the Olympic flair, with many citizens bringing their children to watch the broadcast in front of the big screens. A young girl surnamed Yiu was in table tennis attire and stated that she loved playing table tennis and had been playing the sport for a year, hoping to become a professional table tennis player and win honors for Hong Kong. She also believed that doing sports can nurture the children's mentality never to give up and stay resilient, hoping to use the current Olympic atmosphere to make her son do more sports.