From CNN: The US economy is growing at its fastest pace since 1984
The US economy is growing at its fastest pace since 1984 https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/06/economy/imf-us-economy-recovery/index.html
Globe to use QR-based IDs to fight fraudsters, spot posers
Globe is set to issue quick response (QR)-code identification cards to all its legitimate site acquisition, site management and right of way
From CNN: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ is the biggest hit of the pandemic
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ is the biggest hit of the pandemic https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/04/media/godzilla-vs-kong-box-office/index.html
Japanese Omotenashi
However, one idiosyncrasy unique to corporate Japan prevents the simple reduction of unessential workers to improve productivity. That is the concept of omotenashi, which the Japan National Tourist Organization defines as “the Japanese mindset of hospitality … an implicit understanding that there are no menial tasks if the result ensures a great experience for a guest.”
The thinking is that the construction company needs to provide services beyond just construction and the exam operator beyond just monitoring the exam, to ensure their “guests,” whether they are pedestrians, clients or exam-takers, are well looked after. Adding extra workers, then, become a necessary step to achieve omotenashi.
An idiosyncrasy unique to corporate Japan prevents the reduction of unessential workers to improve productivity.
Alibaba’s Jack Ma defends China’s 996
“Do you think never having to work 996 in your life is an honour to boast about? ” – Jack Ma. 996 is shortcut to mean working 9am to 9pm, six days a week
Ma defends 996, saying such a schedule has helped Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent grow to become what they are today
Gmail allows to send at scheduled time on 15th year
The new feature comes on the email service?s 15th birthday.
Tech Start-ups in China face difficult times
Even after a banner year for venture capital funding, some investors predict that as many as 90 per cent of Chinese tech start-ups are doomed to fail.
McDonalds buys Data analytics company to suggest menu
Menus will highlight ice cream on a hot day and a McCafe on a cold day, for example, in addition to items that pair well with whatever the customer just ordered.
Digital medicine
Instead of going to the hospital for a regular check-up, it is now possible for your doctor to remotely check your condition digitally. I understand there are now medical diagnostic apps on smart phones that can give your doctor your vital health information.
According to the Bloomberg article, there is an American health provider that brings “virtual care” directly to a patient’s bedside at home. They use remote technology to carry out tests, monitor the patient and make sure any worrying signs were responded to before an emergency happens.
This is how health care delivery is being transformed by modern digital technology.
Medicine is an under reported sector in local mainstream media. But there is so much to know about the non-medicine side of healthcare, notably the business side. by Boo Chanco
