Google wants to realise vision of Digital India
The tech giant has announced the Google for India Digitisation Fund, which will bring investments worth about US$10 billion into India.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Transparency breeds trust
In his upcoming new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
HR Tech Fest Asia Online 2020: What is the future of HR?
Join HR luminaries such as Dave Ulrich, Brian Sommer, Phil Fersht and Abhijit Bhaduri as they discuss the future of HR.
Malaysia’s unemployment rate highest in over 30 years
Despite the record unemployment rate, there are signs of economic recovery in the Southeast Asian country.
Singapore enters into technical recession
COVID-19 drove Singapore’s economy into a 41.2% contraction in the second quarter of 2020, as the government warns of a long recovery ahead.
HR Tech PitchFest 2020: Showcasing the latest innovations in HR Tech
Showcase your solutions to over 5,000 attendees in the HR community, gain feedback and uncover potential opportunities for growth.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Update your values for today’s world
In his upcoming new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Turning crisis into opportunity: Start with Purpose
In his upcoming new book, Laurence Smith charts the top 10 things leaders should do to turn crisis into opportunity.
Microsoft re-imagines virtual collaboration
New features in Microsoft Teams aim to make virtual interactions more organic and engaging for users.
SMBs in South-East Asia at high risk of crypto-mining
Countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam are experiencing some of the highest number of mining attempts globally.
EY offers free online MBA course to all employees
The accounting giant will be partnering with an international business school to provide its employees with an online MBA course.
Indonesian SMEs face obstacles in digitisation drive
Infrastructure and cost issues are hindering the efforts of SMEs trying to go digital, said the Indonesian government.
4 in 10 Singaporeans considering leaving jobs to start business
Singapore employers are facing a challenge in retaining their talent, with 41% of workers considering to be entrepreneurs.
COVID-19 depresses real wages in Japan
Household spending continues to decline as a constricted Japanese labour market sees real wages dropping at its fastest rate in five years.
NTUC Job Security Council to help affected workers find new jobs
It will also help companies in Singapore meet manpower needs by mobilising workers from firms with excess manpower.
87% of Malaysians feel they are not skilled enough to stay employed
More than half of them also believe that their employers’ existing training and re-skilling programmes are not adequate.
Fujitsu offers 3 core principles for remote working
Under a new ‘Work Life Shift’ programme, the company’s Japanese workforce of 80,000 will work remotely whenever possible.
SMEs in Indonesia set to play bigger role in business supply chain
A national programme will raise the profile of SMEs in Indonesia, while reducing the country’s reliance on imports.
Singapore PM: Securing and creating jobs the top priority
Speaking ahead of the country’s general elections, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong insisted that jobs will be the government’s top priority.
Digital transformation key for small businesses in ASEAN
Despite an expected drop in revenue because of COVID-19, investment in technology tops priority for ASEAN businesses in 2020, a new survey reported.
Asia-Pacific top destination for global business expansion
A new CFO survey found that many businesses remain bullish despite the negative impact of COVID-19.
Malaysians positive about impact of automation on jobs
Despite the optimism, there are still concerns among Malaysian workers that automation is putting their jobs at risk.
Business leaders paint gloomy outlook for Thai economy
The Thai Chamber of Commerce expects more jobs to be on the line, as the economy is expected to contract by 5%-8% this year.
3 policies to set Asia on road to recovery
Close coordination between monetary and fiscal policy, resource allocation and addressing inequalities are key for COVID-19 recovery.
Microsoft launches initiative to address unemployment crisis
Besides equipping job seekers with digital skills, the initiative will also help employers upskill new and existing employees.
COVID-19 halts business operations in Vietnam
More than 29,000 businesses have had to suspend operations in Vietnam in the first half of 2020, reported the General Statistics Office of Vietnam.
Indian IT giants ponder WFH strategies
TCS is advocating to make WFH permanent, while Infosys prefers to explore a hybrid model of home and the office.
Skillsoft launches Aspire Journeys for Leadership Development
The programme will help equip leaders with digital leadership skills and competencies needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing business environment.
WFH set to be mandatory in the Philippines
A proposed new bill will require employers to offer work-from-home arrangements for their employees, and comes as lockdown measures continue.
Companies in South-east Asia prepare for business restructure
61% of businesses in the region expect a significant or worse decline in annual revenue in the wake of COVID-19, new survey shows.