Tag: Asia
Microsoft Azure, Singtel Enter Deal for Asia Enterprises
Singtel and Microsoft Azure together will launch a multi-access edge compute (MEC) for enterprises in Asia that integrates the speed, hyper-connectivity, and high bandwidth...
Are Southeast Asian Borders Ready To Reopen?
After 20 months of pandemic-induced restrictions and lockdowns, borders are in the reopening phase across Southeast Asia.
Thailand opening of its border has already boosted...
The Problem with SMEs in Asia
In the West, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been a key part of economic growth. In Asia, however, SMEs have been at a...
The Importance Of Mental Health In Workplace
The importance of mental health in the workplace cannot be overstated. Productivity is boosted when work is being done in the right mental state....
Malaysia And India Top Asian Forecasts for Faster Growth in 2022
Economic activity next year in Malaysia and India, two of the countries most affected by Covid-19 outbreaks in recent months, is expected to recover...
Japan’s Economy Grew at Faster Pace as Government Spent More
Japan’s economy was expanding at a faster pace than initially estimated last quarter ahead of a record surge in virus cases that contributed to...
Delta Surge Slows Down Asia’s Economic Recovery
A report by the Wall Street Journal on Monday (Aug 2) claims that the highly contagious Delta variant is stalling Asia's economic recovery after...
Asian Shares Extend Losses, Set For Worst Month Since March 2020
Asian shares fell on Friday, extending their biggest monthly drop since the height of global pandemic lockdowns last March on lingering investor concern over...
Record $4.9 Billion Raised In South-East Asia IPOs In First Half...
Companies in South-east Asia raised a record US$4.9 billion through initial public offerings (IPOs) in the first six months of this year, according to...
Why Zombie Companies Are A Threat To Economies Around The World
During a period of lockdown and recession, fewer companies failed. This was a result of a combination of furlough schemes to reduce wage bills,...
Japan’s Government Panel Members Call for Aid to Firms Eyeing Wage...
Japan must boost aid to small firms which are seeking to raise wages as part of efforts to prop up spending on tourism, restaurants...
Asian Equities See Foreign Outflows In June As Virus Woes Weigh
Foreigners turned net sellers of Asian equities in June for a second consecutive month, as growing inflationary pressure and a spike in coronavirus cases...
