The IFC has earmarked a series of financial aid initiatives to provide COVID-19 support for MSMEs in Asia-Pacific.
Despite the uncertainty presented by the pandemic, SMEs in Vietnam will continue with their investment plans.
57 billion baht worth of loan guarantees have been earmarked for Thai SMEs struggling under the weight of COVID-19.
WSG has continued to help mid-career employees in Singapore transition to new careers.
This is in line with a 17.1% contraction of the economy in the same quarter, as total hours worked dropped because of COVID-19.
As South Korea grapples with a second COVID-19 wave, many companies are having to make remote working a priority.
The COVID-19 pandemic has crippled Thailand’s tourism industry, which is critical for the country’s economy.
Google Singapore’s Ben King explains to HRM Asia the company’s role in the Skills Ignition SG programme, and how it is helping to reshape L&D needs.
Not since the Asian financial crisis of 1998 has the country experienced such a toll on its economy.
The Philippines government has set aside 120 billion pesos for a credit guarantee programme that will help small businesses gain access to loans.
A new scheme offers cabin crew members the option of early release or retirement as the airline continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Consumer confidence and business conditions continue to be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Siemens’ Michael Haberzettl shares with HRM Asia details of the company’s new mobile working model, and how it is reshaping how the company works.
A transforming world of work means that employee communication and engagement are more important than ever for organisations.
Malaysia’s economic recovery will depend on SMEs getting back on their feet, suggested Malaysia’s International Trade and Industry Minister.
Companies operating in Singapore have called on more flexibility to be exercised where work arrangements are concerned.
Fujitsu’s Manabu Morikawa tells HRM Asia why the time is right for the company to embrace WFH as the company introduces its “Work Life Shift” policy.
This represents the biggest slump in quarterly GDP data dating back to 1981, and plunges the Philippines into recession.
A loan from the Asian Development Bank will help the Thai government give more support to SMEs in the country.
The country’s HR Minister reassured local citizens will be given priority when it comes to any available job openings.
Uber employees can choose to continue working from home through June 2021, even if offices open before then.
Virgin Australia will also layoff about a third of its workforce as the carrier aims to rebrand as a “value airline”.
Less than 20% of SMEs expect their business to recover within the next three months, a new survey has revealed.
Victoria is the first state in Australia to provide financial support workers who need to be quarantined.
Takorn Tantasith, former secretary-general of Thailand’s NBTC, envisions Thailand as a WFH hub for the world.
Without an extension of a loan moratorium, many SMEs are at risk of closing down, warned the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers.
Driven by wider digital transformation initiatives taken by local enterprises, the ICT market in the Philippines is set for continued growth in 2020.
As of June 2020, there were 90,500 unemployed residents, of whom 79,600 were citizens.
For 2-3 days a week, Siemens employees are able to choose where they want to work, and it need not be home.
Japan’s economy minister also called on business leaders to comply with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.