The government has also launched a dedicated campaign to highlight the country’s potential as an ideal business destination in Asia.
The third supplementary budget is expected to be more than 20 trillion yen (US$192 billion), and include measures to help small businesses.
Over 120 CHROs attended CHRO Online Malaysia, which highlighted the key priorities facing HR and business leaders in 2021.
State-owned airline Garuda Indonesia and train operator Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) are pivoting their businesses to logistics as the pandemic wears on.
HR Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan told Parliament that 2,713 SMEs have closed down from March to October this year.
Thought leaders like Jason Averbook and Josh Bersin will join speakers from ADP and Microsoft in discussing some of the key challenges facing leaders .
HK Express has requested all 200 of its pilots to sign new contracts with further cuts in salaries and allowances of up to 40%.
The move by the Japanese government seeks to make the country more attractive for foreigners to work in by taking care of workers’ wellbeing.
The number of unemployed people reached 1.03 million for the month as the South Korean economy continues to be impacted by the pandemic.
With Indonesia falling into its first recession in 22 years, an increasing number of workers are being laid off without pay.
The country’s net exports showed a strong rebound of 21.9% over the quarter.
Emma O’Dell, Director of Client Capability, BPP, explains how BPP’s organisational capability approach is helping their clients identify skills gaps and develop their people.
More companies in Japan are giving their blessings or tacit approval for their staff to take on outside jobs in the midst of the gloomy economic landscape.
Cash flow disruptions were cited by SMEs as the main challenge.
Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO or PKP) has given rise to an alternative for the WFH acronym – work from hotel.
Workers in their 30s have been hit the hardest, with the unemployment rate exceeding 70% for this group.
Speaking with HRM Asia, Mastercard’s Amanda Gervay highlights how the company builds long-term success through demonstrating workforce agility.
More support will be provided to SMEs in the country to cover operational costs and increase hiring.
The company that handles ground services for the Hong Kong International Airport will axe 340 staff from next month.
The growth of the financial services sector will generate more positions for digitally-ready PMEs, as Singapore's digital transformation continues.
At CHRO Series Indonesia, ADP and Microsoft will address key workforce issues as organsiations look to navigate successfully beyond the pandemic.
Central Java governor Ganjar Pranowo has announced plans to raise the minimum wage for the province for 2021 by 3.71%.
Jason Averbook, who will be a keynote speaker at CHRO Online Series 2020, describes the four pillars that will support a Digital Vision.
At the recently concluded virtual US HR Tech Conference 2020, industry leaders explored the challenges of 2020 and the opportunities to come.
The latest announcement by comes as the ailing airline continues to struggle against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.
HR Tech keynote Stacia Garr delves into research on purpose, human resources, technology and, ultimately, business success.
The Hong Kong carrier announced it will be changing the contracts of its pilots and cabin crew as part of its restructuring exercise.
At the virtual US HR Tech Conference 2020, which is taking place from October 27-30, leaders from Cornerstone shared insights on how HR can keep up with rapid-fire change.
More funding will be set aside to develop digital economy, said Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat.
The Cambodian government’s projection contradicts that of the IMF’s, which expects the Cambodian economy to contract by 2.8% in 2020.