COVID-19 pandemic to bring Asia's 2020 growth to halt for first time in 60 years: IMFThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Asia's economic growth this year will grind to a halt for the first time in 60 years, as the COVID-19 crisis takes a toll on the region's service...
Countries throughout the world have been suffering from the economic devastation brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Even as the world recovers, new waves of the coronavirus has begun threatening nations that have only just begun to get back on their feet.
However, Vietnam is shaping up to be Southeast...
On June 21, Vietnam and Singapore agreed to set up a joint technical working group on Digital Partnership, examining the potential for developing a bilateral digital economy agreement.
This initiative took place right before the High Level Opening of the Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) High Level Policy Dialogue, indicating its importance...
HR Asia, a leading publication in the human resources industry, has announced the winners of the prestigious HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Hong Kong 2023 awards.
In its ninth year, the 2023 Hong Kong programme recognises 63 outstanding organisations that have excelled in creating exemplary work...
The 2008 Great Recession was a catastrophic crash for the global economy. Businesses from around the world, especially SMEs struggled to keep afloat during those turbulent times, and many just managed to scrape by and survive. Over a decade later, it seemed the effects of 2008 were just beginning...
The COVID-19 pandemic has entirely changed the markets and the way businesses operate their business. Throughout the world, we have seen the entire retail paradigm shift from megamalls, shopping strips, and brick & mortar to e-commerce and hyperlocal economical units.
As the economy was in freefall during lockdowns, businesses started...
KKR has announced the final close of KKR Asian Fund IV, a US$15 billion fund focused on investments in private equity transactions across the Asia Pacific region. KKR will be investing approximately US$1.3 billion in capital alongside fund investors through the firm and its employees’ commitments.
“Over the last 16...
The importance of mental health in the workplace cannot be overstated. Productivity is boosted when work is being done in the right mental state. Yet, mental health has been neglected by companies for a long time.
This week, SME & ENTREPRENEURSHIP MAGAZINE speaks to Theodoric Chew, co-founder and CEO of Intellect,...
By Collins Chong Yew Kiat
In July 2024, Vietnam’s President To Lam embarked on his first international visit since taking office, choosing Laos as his destination. This visit marked a significant moment in the 62-year relationship between these neighboring countries, signaling a renewed commitment to their longstanding alliance. The visit...
Vietnam’s government has announced a decision to establish the Danang IT Park in the fast developing city of Danang in the country’s central coast.
The Danang IT Park will focus on high-tech sectors and hopes to attract both foreign and local investors who want to take advantage of the region’s...
Enterprise Singapore (ESG) has recently launch its inaugural Energy Open Innovation Challenge (EOIC) 2020, in partnership with a multitude of energy companies such as Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, and Shell. This challenge seeks to engage with both SMEs and startups.
The EOIC is calling for these SMEs and startups to provide...
Member nations of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on Wednesday officially agreed to allow the United Kingdom to start the process of joining the pact, Japan's economy minister said.
Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura told reporters he welcomed the start of Britain's joining process after hosting...
