Businesses in the Philippines struggling to cope with COVID-19
More micro, small and medium businesses have been forced to temporarily close in the Philippines than any other country in ASEAN.
SMEs in Hong Kong to receive financial support
New measures by the Hong Kong government include the raising of loan caps for SMEs, as well as an extended repayment period.
How to better engage in a new world of online learning
Abhijit Bhaduri highlights why organisations need to rethink online learning as they look to better engage with employees.
Asia set for prolonged economic recovery period
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Development Bank expects most economies in Asia Pacific to contract in 2020.
Businesses receive cash grants as Victoria plans recovery
More than A$3 billion has been earmarked to help businesses in the Australian state of Victoria overcome the impact of COVID-19.
Two Cents: The need for speed and agility in the new world of work
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?
Workers need to return to the office, says WHO
The European chief of the WHO have urged workers to shed their fear of returning to the workplace, saying it is an inevitable development.
Indonesia faces uncertain economic recovery
Consumer sentiment continues to be downbeat as South-East Asia’s largest economy struggles with the financial impact of COVID-19.
Tata Communications wants to create a connected digital experience
Speaking to HRM Asia, Tata Communications’ Andrew Yeong details how the company is approaching the journey to digital transformation.
Thailand ready to reopen to international visitors
More jobs are at risk of being lost if borders remain closed throughout 2020, warns the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: What is the future of work in ASEAN?
Key government and business leaders from around ASEAN will provide key insights into how workforces in the region can be reshaped.
Working from home is a negative, says Netflix
Even though the video streaming service provider has told its employees to stay at home, Netflix’s CEO clearly does not favour remote working.
Vietnam set for modest economic growth in 2020
The South-East Asian country is continuing to feel the impact of the pandemic after record growth was recorded in the previous two years.
Recovery from COVID-19 cannot happen in isolation, says IATA
The International Airport Transport Association has called on governments to open borders in a bid to save the ailing airline industry.
Australia experiences first recession in almost 30 years
The latest statistics provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics also points to the country’s worst economic years in more than 60 years.
Singapore businesses continue to face economic uncertainty
While confident that they can tide over the pandemic, most businesses in Singapore acknowledge the challenges facing them.
Malaysia continues to put in place movement restrictions
The Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), which had been slated to end on August 31, will now be extended to the end of 2020.
Indian conglomerate makes remote working permanent
From September 1, all sales employees under the group’s companies will work from home permanently.
Indonesia hands cash grants to workers and small business owners
Both workers and businesses will benefit from the stimulus programmes introduced by the Indonesian government.
Samsung Electronics tests feasibility of remote working
Beginning this September, some Samsung workers based in South Korea will begin to work from home, as part of a pilot programme.
4 new imperatives for an inclusive workforce
HR should focus on these areas to drive consistent and measurable improvement in D&I, says HR Tech Influencer Anne Fulton.
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2020: Creating future workplaces by focusing on employee experience
As organisations continue to plan their recovery from the pandemic, EX is a top priority.
Setting businesses on the road to recovery in Asia-Pacific
The IFC has earmarked a series of financial aid initiatives to provide COVID-19 support for MSMEs in Asia-Pacific.
SMEs in Vietnam plan recovery from COVID-19
Despite the uncertainty presented by the pandemic, SMEs in Vietnam will continue with their investment plans.
Thai SMEs to receive loan assistance to tide over COVID-19
57 billion baht worth of loan guarantees have been earmarked for Thai SMEs struggling under the weight of COVID-19.
Keeping companies and their employees agile and responsive in Singapore
WSG has continued to help mid-career employees in Singapore transition to new careers.
Malaysia’s labour productivity plunges for Q2 2020
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.
South Korean firms continue work-from-home policies
As South Korea grapples with a second COVID-19 wave, many companies are having to make remote working a priority.
A comprehensive guide to upgrading to SAP SuccessFactors
A white paper from Rizing provides organisations with the right strategies to upgrade their HR processes to SAP SuccessFactors in the cloud.
Businesses in the Philippines to be granted more access to credit
The Philippines government has set aside 120 billion pesos for a credit guarantee programme that will help small businesses gain access to loans.