Shopee was founded in 2015 in seven markets across Southeast Asia and has since expanded operations into 13 markets total. NurPhoto / Contributor / Getty images A 1,000-word internal staff memo outlines Shopee's 12-18-month plan to achieve self-sufficiency. The company's executive team will temporarily forgo cash compensation, per the memo. Once the darling of the […]
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Carol Kirkwood panics as Louise Minchin prepares to open gift live on TV ‘Don’t do that!’
However, her co-star Jon was not impressed as he asked: “Hang on, you got her a present?” “Yes she did,” Louise smiled. “Yep! I’m the special one.” Carol explained: “We usually exchange presents. I’ve got a beautiful scarf which I got from Lou last year which I wear on location. “No, no, I was just […]
Phillip Schofield makes announcement as he prepares for career move away from This Morning
Instead of Phillip and Holly manning the helm over on This Morning, Eamonn Holmes, 60, and Ruth Langsford, 60, are on hosting duties. Just like their co-stars, they won’t be presenting on Fridays, with a whole manner of guest stars stepping into the role. Viewers are already missing the original hosting duo, with one writing […]
SpaceX’s Starship, Meant for Mars, Prepares for a First Hop
A new, extra-beefy SpaceX rocket is undergoing testing in Texas. Formerly called the BFR, Starship is designed to ferry up to 100 humans to Mars. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c5a3d4978c63d4dfaaf9bd4/master/pass/43895099105_6d7013a5df_o.jpg
How a Fake Astronaut Prepares for Life on Mars
An editorial collaboration that celebrates the biggest ideas in our world. Join us every week for new stories and mind-bending video. Angelo Vermeulen’s four-month vacation to Hawaii was unlike any other. Rather than splaying out on a beach, he sat locked inside a bubble atop the Mauna Loa volcano. Instead of lounging around in a […]
Schu’s family prepares for his 50th
The family of stricken seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher have assured fans the Ferrari great is being well cared for as they prepare to celebrate his 50th birthday on Thursday. Schumacher, who retired from racing in 2012, has not been seen in public since he suffered severe head injuries in a skiing accident […]
PS4 games news: Good news for PlayStation gamers as Sony prepares for big free update
If you’re a fan of playing free PS4 games on your PlayStation consoles, there’s been some great news in the last week. Big release news has been announced for Warframe, a free download on PS4 consoles that doesn’t require a PS Plus subscription to play. There aren’t that many games on the PS4 that are […]
Abe prepares for Beijing visit, says Japan will bolster ties with China
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has vowed to bolster cooperation and friendship between his country and China. His key policy speech came the day before he makes the first trip to Beijing by a Japanese leader in seven years. Japan and China are both responsible for the region’s peace and prosperity, Abe said, adding that […]
California Prepares Counteroffensive in Great American Gas War, Asks Automakers For Ammo
California is considering a formal, public counter-proposal to the Trump administration’s proposed rollback of the existing fuel economy requirements for passenger vehicles. Gearing up for the launch, the state has requested that automakers present detailed information on their future products and explain why they’re seeking relief from fueling mandates they previously agreed to adhere to. […]
US aircraft carriers are spending less time deployed for war — which could become a problem as the US Navy prepares to take on China and Russia
US Navy Photo Forced to pay the high cost of overuse of America’s carrier force during the global war on terror, backlogs at public shipyards and extended maintenance periods are seeing US carriers spending more time in port or in the shop than deployed. The deployment rate for US carriers has dropped to a 25-year […]