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Inside the Industry: Dance and entertainment with UPeepz
Advancing to the semifinals on NBC's World of Dance, UPeepz coaches Chips Beltran and Phim Villanueva tell us what it takes to impress J. Lo on the big stage
Philippine banana exporters seek gov't aid as losses feared
The Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association expects banana exports to decline by 20% in 2020
German industrial output shows modest recovery in May 2020
Despite the 7.8% increase in Germany's industrial output, the figure falls short of the 10% rise predicted by analysts
Inside the Industry: Freelancing with Indierectory
Ad agency GIGIL's Herbert Hernandez and Jeano Cruz bridge the gap between freelancers and clients through the initiative Indierectory
Spain fines staff of China's ICBC for money laundering
Former employees of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China are fined 22.7 million euros ($25.5 million) in Spain
Palace says DTI or DepEd should issue film production guidelines – not FDCP
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque himself points out that the FDCP has no regulatory powers
Inside the Industry: Tech and live streaming with Kumu
Migrating from Silicon Valley to "social media capital of the world," Kumu CEO Roland Ros champions Philippine tech as the next big thing
U.S. fracking pioneer Chesapeake Energy files for bankruptcy
Oklahoma-based Chesapeake Energy files for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 proceedings, which allow a company that is no longer able to repay its debt to restructure without pressure from creditors
High street to PPE: Bangladesh garment makers turn virus gloom into boom
Some Bangladeshi garment factories switch from making clothing to personal protective equipment, reviving jobs and filling demand
Inside the Industry: The future of funny business with Comedy Manila
From live shows to no shows, comedians Red Ollero and Mikey Andres now perform stand-up from their desktops
China's industrial output continues slow recovery from virus hit
Chinese industrial production expands 4.4% in May 2020, but there are still 'many difficulties and uncertainties'
Inside the Industry: The future of photography and travel with Sonny Thakur
Photographer Sonny Thakur shows us how a travel publication like Grid Magazine works from home
[ANALYSIS] Famine at the shores
'Ownership and control of EEZs must be put back in the hands of domestic fishers, especially small-scale fishers'
E-commerce and the future of retail industry according to experts
Key thought leaders in the retail industry anticipate even more changes in the months following the pandemic
France pledges 15 billion euros for stricken aviation firms
(UPDATED) The French government says it is taking action to save around 100,000 jobs in the country's aviation industry
Samsung heir avoids arrest over controversial merger
Court says there is not sufficient probable cause in case involving price manipulation and illegal trading during 2015 merger of Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T
German industrial output falls record 17.9% in April 2020
Germany posts its biggest drop in industrial output since the data was first recorded in January 1991
Inside the Industry: The future of film production with Inter-Guild Alliance's Patti Lapus and Mara Marasigan
Filmmakers Patti Lapus and Mara Marasigan elaborate on the new Inter-Guild Alliance protocols for film production
PM is not the key: DTI tells online sellers to post prices
Online vendors must display prices instead of telling their customers to send private messages first, says the Department of Trade and Industry
Inside the Industry: The future of schooling with Edukasyon.ph
Founder and CEO Henry Motte-Muñoz makes the present less scary for educators
South Korea taps domestic tourism to revive industry
'Can we find tourism with eased social distancing? The brief answer is ‘yes’ but it’s going to be in domestic tourism and in a very limited way, very careful way,' says Korean tourism expert Wangoo Lee
Macron unveils 8-billion-euro French auto rescue, champions electric cars
French President Emmanuel Macron details a plan to boost the coronavirus-hit auto industry in France, the home of Renault, Citroen, and Peugeot
Mindanao's trademark abaca paper is now a face mask
Tests by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 10 show that the abaca fiber mask has a filtration rate 7 times better than cloth masks and has lower water absorption than N95 masks
Inside the Industry: The future of fitness with The Coaches' Lab
In this episode, we explore another public space that will be fundamentally altered by the COVID-19 pandemic – the gym
Salons may reopen soon, but health measures must be in place
Barbershop and salon employees show that they can safely cut hair by wearing protective wear. The government, however, is still assessing the risks.
DTI to study partial reopening of restaurants for dine-in
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says they will first check if restaurants can apply health protocols to ensure the safety of diners
Germany moves to 'clean up' meat industry after virus outbreaks
Concern mounts after several German slaughterhouses were hit with coronavirus outbreaks, prompting fresh scrutiny over hygiene and working conditions
Inside the Industry: The future of fashion with Amina Aranaz
We ask fashion expert Amina Aranaz for her advice to fellow designers dealing with the pandemic
Awful data show U.S. economy is in deep trouble
United States retail sales sink by 16.4% in April 2020, the largest one-month fall on record. Industrial production also drops a record 11.2%.
China industrial output sees shock growth but consumers stay wary
The 3.9% rise in industrial production in April 2020 is taken as a sign that China is bouncing back. Retail sales, however, drop 7.5%.
[OPINION] The era of cheap flights is over
'When the dust settles, whether by reason of conscience, aversion to novel pathogens, or dislike of higher prices, many will put off from taking to the sky'
Italy industrial output tumbles nearly 30% in March 2020
Italy's national consumers association says industrial production had been brought down by 'an earthquake' bigger than anything seen since 2009, the height of the global financial crisis
French industrial output plunges by 16.2% in March 2020
In terms of industrial output, construction activity is hit the hardest in France in March 2020 as it contracts by 40.1%
Virus saps German industrial output by 9.2% in March 2020
Germany's vital car industry is among the most heavily impacted, suffering a 31.1% drop in production
Inside the Industry: The future of coffee with El Union Coffee's Kiddo and Amy Cosio
We talk to owners Kiddo and Amy Cosio on how they are pivoting their beachfront business
[OPINION | Stakeout] Alay sa mundo ng Pinoy musikero
'Sa panahong gaya ng nararanasan nating lahat sa ngayon, tila walang kadamay ang ating mga musikero. Sa wari ko’y wala man lang naka-aalala sa kalagayan ng mga ito sa ngayon!'
Costco latest to limit meat purchases after U.S. plant shutdowns
There is rising demand for meat in the United States during the coronavirus lockdown, but the industry faces challenges on the supply side
Over half of MSMEs stopped operations due to coronavirus lockdown
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says almost 53% or about 525,000 out of the total 998,342 MSMEs in the country bear the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic
Bangladesh garment factories reopen, defying virus lockdown
Garment factories in Bangladesh are reportedly 'under pressure' from brands to meet export deadlines
Inside the Industry: The future of dining with Sweet Ecstasy's Monica Tobias and Al Galang
In this episode, we continue our exploration into how different industries are adapting to the current pandemic and evolving for the future
U.S. meat plants close, but supply strong for grilling season
The United States Department of Agriculture says it is 'closely monitoring' for meat shortages and there are not yet any widespread disruptions
DTI sets 30-day grace period for residential, commercial rent
Lessors found guilty of refusing to provide the 30-day grace period face imprisonment of not less than two months or a fine of not less than P10,000, or both
Inside the Industry: Twitch streaming with Ramenstyle
For this episode of Hustle's Inside the Industry, we talk videogames with Vince Cabrera aka Ramenstyle
Lockdowns vs coronavirus must be data-driven – businessman
Talks of extended, localized lockdowns surface, but PCCI president George Barcelon says the government must have the numbers to assure Filipinos of a proper approach to the outbreak
Leaked notes from gov't-businessmen video call 'not policy' – PCCI president
Billionaires and government officials discuss the impact of an extended coronavirus lockdown and where to source funding. A businessman tells Rappler they were simply 'brainstorming.'
Inside the Industry: Entrepreneurship with Auro Chocolate's Kelly Go
Entrepreneur and chocolate maker Kelly Go tells us what it takes to elevate the Filipino cacao industry
Groups urge gov’t, companies to prioritize BPO workers’ welfare amid pandemic
As the Luzon lockdown continues, many workers in BPO companies are forced to head to their offices due to a lack of flexible work arrangements and to maintain job security during the coronavirus outbreak
Meat shortage looms in April if checkpoint issues persist
The Philippine Association of Meat Processors says checkpoints should allow vehicles transporting raw materials to pass through
DTI orders groceries to limit number of shoppers
The Department of Trade and Industry says there should only be one person for every square meter of free space in a store to reduce the risk of getting the novel coronavirus
China industrial output contracts for first time in decades
Industrial production in China shrinks 13.5% in January-February 2020, the first contraction since January 1990
