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Read this thread for your dose of informative news from around the world. The topics include anything: ranging from economic industries, technology, music, business, latest research, cosmeology, funny and ridiculous stories, life and leisure, trivias, health, celebrities, gadgets! But I would be EXEMPTING POLITICS. We don't wanna cause ruckus 'round here. And besides, I think discussions with regards to the topic is banned.
Postscript:
When "reporting", you don't have to be stiff and sound like a real news reporter/anchor. Keep it real.
Philippines Soaring High
= The Philippines, despite turmoil in politics recently because of the upcoming elections slated for next year, is recovering slowly but surely! The country's budget deficit is percentaging lower, Philippine peso is getting stronger, averaging at P49 to a dollar from a previously pitiful P58 to a dollar just the past 6 months! Blame it on the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who pour out remittances from other countries that help boost our economy. Without them, the Philippines would be out of the map, that's for sure.
= Vietnam is also progressively working its way up! TIME magazine labelled them as "Asia's second-fastest-growing economy" and says "it's poised to kick its exports into higher gear." Some proofs:
- Intel has just disclosed a $1 billion investment in Ho Chi Minh City.
-Canon, Inc. already has two giant factories in the country and is building a third one! The new plant will be the largest inkjet printer factory in the world.
-Nike recently upped its annual shoe production in the country from 54 million pairs to 70 million, making it the world's second-largest source of Nike shoes. (Next to China. I don't quite fathom what it is with Vietnam and being second. )
TOMKAT
= I know it's a tad late for this now but Tom Cruise (love his new hair!) and Katie Holmes wedded in Italy! The wedding was held in the 15th century Odescalchi Castle. And you know what, their "I do" kiss lasted sooo long that the guests started screaming "Stop, stop!" Haha! But we don't mind. They're in love! Especially Tom. (Seen his wacky antics on Oprah declaring how much love he feels for Katie? Surrealistically in love.).