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.
1 in 4 Singaporeans lost their jobs due to COVID-19
The latest survey also revealed that Singaporeans had to work outside of their usual hours such as evenings and weekends during the work-from-home period.
Google steps up recovery efforts in Asia
The tech giant is helping COVID-19 recovery efforts in Asia-Pacific, including expanding direct support for small businesses.
570,000 aviation jobs in the Philippines at risk
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warns that the aviation industry’s recovery will be long and challenging.
Malaysia’s wage subsidy programme saved 2.4 million jobs
Despite the jobs saved, Malaysia’s unemployment rate is expected to increase in the coming months due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jetstar Asia to cut a quarter of its workforce as part of recovery plan
The job cuts, affecting a mainly Singapore-based workforce, will come from across all parts of the business.
7 in 10 workers in Malaysia, Thailand uncomfortable returning to workplace
Employees said they will only be comfortable going back to their offices if a treatment or vaccine is found, according to a survey.
Qantas releases 6,000 workers as part of COVID-19 recovery plan
100 flights will also be grounded for a year as the Australian carrier grapples with economic fallout from C0VID-19.
Asia-Pacific businesses kickstart COVID-19 recovery
10 million small businesses across Asia-Pacific will participate in Visa’s global programme designed to meet demand for cashless payments.
Over 187,000 Singapore workers’ salaries affected in past 3 months
It makes up about 5% of the country’s workforce, with their salaries cut by up to 25% as a result of cost-saving measures.
Australia’s jobless rate hits two-decade high
The last time the unemployment rate in Australia broke 7% was in October 2001.
Professional services in Australia continue to register layoffs
Deloitte is the latest company to announce job cuts in Australia, joining the likes of PwC and KPMG.
Ride-hailing firm Gojek lays off 430 staff
This comes three months after cutting 25% of its senior management pay and all budgeted salary increases for the year.