Despite the impact of the COVID-19, Vietnam and Myanmar are the only two countries in ASEAN that are expected to register positive growth this year.
The move comes as about 90,000 businesses in the country remain closed due to the COVID-19 lockdown imposed by the government.
Dr Tolonda Tolbert will be speaking at the virtual US HR Tech Conference 2020, which is taking place from October 27-30.
SMEs can receive up to a maximum of RM$5,000 to support their investment in digitisation, as Malaysia looks to speed up digital transformation.
A new scheme will allow tourists to visit designated areas within some Thai provinces as the country prepares to allow more tourists back into the country.
The phased reopening of the economy following Singapore’s circuit breaker is helping the recovery efforts of some sectors.
The completely virtual event, which will be taking place from October 27-30, will aim to help organisations make critical HR system decisions.
John Sumser will be speaking at the virtual HR Tech Conference, which is taking place from October 27-30.
A survey commissioned by the Straits Times highlighted that the majority of Singapore’s workforce do not wish to return to the office.
An e-book from Rizing examines how organisations can overcome the stagnation of payroll, as they look to better engage their workforce.
Jason Averbook offers 10 HR reimaginations for a ‘better normal’ as organisations rethink how they operate.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has moved to allow SMEs facing cashflow difficulties to defer their loan repayments until 2021.
Dell Technologies’ Eric Goh discusses with HRM Asia the emergence of Gen Z-ers in the workforce, and how organisations can future-proof employee skills in a digital world.
The Indonesian government is also pushing ahead with a proposed new bill that will make the country more investor-friendly.
The discussion on Day 3 centered around how organisations can build resiliency and effectiveness.
With a return to a work environment pre-pandemic looking increasingly unlikely, organistions need to start planning for workplaces of the future.
In planning for their recovery from the pandemic, companies need to consider not only L&D needs, but also issues such as upskilling.
Government and industry leaders from Southeast Asia converged at the ASEAN Future of Work Track to discuss how the region can emerge stronger from the crisis.
The judges of HR Fest Awards 2020 provide some insights into how this year’s winners were chosen.
New measures announced by the Malaysian government will help preserve more jobs, says the SME Association of Malaysia.
The latest injection of cash aid by the Thai government aims to boost the economy and preserve jobs.
A 3-week bootcamp organised by the Indonesian government aims to help prepare SMEs to go digital, an initiative key to the country's economic recovery.
More micro, small and medium businesses have been forced to temporarily close in the Philippines than any other country in ASEAN.
New measures by the Hong Kong government include the raising of loan caps for SMEs, as well as an extended repayment period.
Abhijit Bhaduri highlights why organisations need to rethink online learning as they look to better engage with employees.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Development Bank expects most economies in Asia Pacific to contract in 2020.
More than A$3 billion has been earmarked to help businesses in the Australian state of Victoria overcome the impact of COVID-19.
It is now a matter of ‘be agile or die’ in the post COVID-19 world. How can organisations make sure they adapt to the new normal?
The European chief of the WHO have urged workers to shed their fear of returning to the workplace, saying it is an inevitable development.
Consumer sentiment continues to be downbeat as South-East Asia’s largest economy struggles with the financial impact of COVID-19.