Rich and Famous
Four days after the November 3 election, Americans took to the streets – some celebrate Joe Biden’s victory while others protest against Donald Trump’s loss. The nation is as divided, if not more divided, as when Trump stunningly won the White House in 2016. Having passed the 270 Electoral College vote threshold needed, Biden becomes […]
... written on Nov 10 2020China’s stock markets – Shanghai Composite Index, Shenzhen Component Index and tech-heavy ChiNext index – have all gained significantly on Thursday as Democrat Joe Biden appears to be winning the 2020 Presidential Election. Biden is perceived to be less confrontational than Trump in his foreign policy with China, something which is celebrated in Wall Street […]
... written on Nov 05 2020Trump, 74, and first lady Melania Trump, 50, have both tested positive for Covid-19. A feverish and fatigued President Trump was flown to a military hospital – Walter Reed National Military Medical Center – on Friday night where he is being given Remdesivir therapy. Now there’s concern that the White House or Trump might have […]
... written on Oct 04 2020When The New York Times released a bombshell report on Sunday that Trump paid only US$750 (yes, less than a thousand bucks) in federal income tax in 2016 and 2017 while serving as the U.S. president, it immediately raised eyebrows. The explosive revelation was based on 18 years of tax documents (2000 to 2018). The best […]
... written on Sep 30 2020The name Zhong Shanshan rarely rings a bell in mainland China, let alone in the world. But when Jack Ma is mentioned, almost everyone knows the billionaire who founded Alibaba. Others like Tencent founder Pony Ma is also a recognizable name. But as of Wednesday, Jack Ma was no longer the wealthiest man in China. […]
... written on Sep 25 2020In every crisis lies an opportunity, says a famous quote by Albert Einstein. As millions of people continue to depend on video-conferencing thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic, Zoom has added nearly 105,000 new customers in the second quarter. The number might look small, but the new subscriptions delivered a whopping 81% of its revenue growth. […]
... written on Sep 03 2020One of the most frustrating moments during a shopping trip is the unpredictable amount of time spent at cashier counters. In general, the queue at the checkout lines would be extraordinary long during the end or the beginning of a month. That’s when workers or employees get their salary. Towards the middle of the month, […]
... written on Jul 15 2020Second Wave Of Covid-19 Has Begun In The U.S. – But Not Everyone Cares, And They Would Pay The Price
Donald Trump will be in Oklahoma this week. Seeking re-election in November, he has little choice but to resume his massive campaign rallies after a three-month hiccup thanks to the Coronavirus shutdown. And you can bet your last dollar that he will not be wearing any mask. As a former reality TV star, he knew […]
... written on Jun 15 2020During the Oscar last Sunday, Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder, was in the epicentre of some naughty jokes. Comedians Steve Martin and Chris Rock mocked Bezos’ jaw-dropping wealth – “He’s got cash. When he writes a check, the bank bounces. Jeff Bezos is so rich, he got divorced and he’s still the richest man in the […]
... written on Feb 14 2020Jho Low must be grinning from ear to ear reading how Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Abdul Hamid Bador squirms every time news flashes over the fugitive’s hideouts. Mr. Low, the No 1 fugitive of Malaysia, was initially believed to be hiding in China, before he was reported to be living extravagantly in Dubai, United Arab […]
... written on Nov 05 2019
