Vietnam has made a new policy move in its journey to transform itself into a digital economy and improve its legal framework, much to the appreciation of investors and businesses. Over a week ago, the Politburo enacted Conclusion No.77-KL/TW on overcoming impacts of COVID-19 for national economic recovery and development. The conclusion underlined the need […]
Read MoreIT will be the most in-demand job category in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as organisations gear up for digital transformation, says job portal JobsDB Thailand. Up to 7 million employees are expected to be out of a job during the crisis, the company said. “Some 25% of Thai employees indicated that the virus […]
Read MoreThailand’s food export value is expected to dip by 3% this year from an earlier target of 1.02-1.06 trillion baht, as exporters believe the industry will be slow to recover from the impact of the pandemic. The months-long business shutdown, ban on inbound flights, weak purchasing power and recent baht appreciation have all dealt a […]
Read MoreIndonesian ride-hailing decacorn Gojek announced on Tuesday evening that it would lay off 430 employees, around 9 percent of its total workforce, as the COVID-19 pandemic has battered demand for its lifestyle services. The layoff follows the company’s plan to close down its lifestyle division GoLife, which includes massage and cleaning services, as well as […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Four in 10 Filipinos expect their quality of life to worsen in the next 12 months amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The poll, taken from May 4 to 10, found 43 percent of the respondents expecting their quality of life to […]
Read MoreHospitality groups continue to call on the government to provide an exit strategy from the lockdown of the Kingdom’s bars, clubs and KTV’s – so struggling owners can implement business plans, but some are deciding to quit. The renewed call came after Thailand announced yesterday it will be allowing its bars, karaoke parlours and other […]
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