Southeast Asia governments urged to subsidise digital upskilling
Southeast Asian governments are being called upon to offer generous subsidies for digital upskilling amid rapid economic and technological changes. As digital literacy becomes non-negotiable in the modern workplace, governments and the private sector must work together to build an inclusive ecosystem for workforces across the Southeast Asia region. Countries like Singapore and Malaysia have […]
Philippines seeks national IT upskilling programme
The Philippines requires a national talent upskilling program to address the scarcity of qualified workers in the information technology and business process management sector, industry groups have warned. Jack Madrid, President of the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines, says an online talent hub should be combined with early-stage interventions for senior high […]
Boost to Indonesian digital literacy under deal extension
The Higher Education, Research, and Technology Directorate General at the Education, Culture, Research and Technology Ministry has extended a memorandum of understanding with a private company to promote digitally-literate human resources in Indonesia. Acting Director General Nizam says digital literacy is vital for the current generations now in the workforce. The partnership involves the unnamed […]
Vietnam allocates USD 17 billion to education and training sector
Vietnam’s government has budgeted USD 17 billion for the nation’s education and training sector, accounting for 4.0% of the country’s total GDP in 2023, according to a recent Ken Research report. The Health Professions Education and Training for Health Systems Reform Project secured nearly USD 121 million in collaboration with the World Bank and the […]
Philippines National Bank, Aboitz Group launch workforce development initiatives
The Philippine National Bank (PNB) and Aboitiz Group’s construction arm have announced separate partnerships aimed at reinforcing their workforces. PNB is collaborating with the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) to offer employment opportunities to its graduates. PNB chair Federico Pascual said the partnership aligned with the bank’s sustainability strategy and aimed to ensure a […]
Thai workforce must adapt to tech changes and upskill: ManpowerGroup
Thailand’s workforce needs to adapt to rapidly changing technology and invest in upskilling to stay competitive globally, according to ManpowerGroup. The country’s labour market is facing pressure from increasing use of digital technologies and automation, which will significantly impact a broad range of industries. This is expected to result in job losses, particularly in roles […]
New initiatives to target Generation Z employability in Pasig City
In a bid to enhance youth employability in Pasig City, the US Government has teamed up with the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Labor and Employment, and Public Employment Service Office to hold a knowledge-sharing forum. Organised by USAID Opportunity 2.0, the event, called “PasiGen Z: In Leaps and Bounds,” brought together […]
Indonesian HR leaders prioritising talent and wellbeing: Mercer research
HR leaders in Indonesia are focusing on creating human-centric work experiences as their key priorities for the year ahead. This is according to the Mercer Global Talent Trends study, which was released recently. It found that Indonesian HR leaders were looking at redesigning talent processes around skills (62% of those surveyed indicated this was a […]
Firms seek alternative talent attraction methods as inflation bites
Rising inflation and stagnating wages are forcing employers to explore alternative methods to attract talent, according to LinkedIn’s Future of Recruiting in Southeast Asia report. The study found that only 12% of employers in the region increased salaries to match rapidly-rising inflation. To lure talent, companies are instead focusing on branding, learning and development opportunities, […]
Procore Technologies partners with building industry on digital transformation
Construction management software provider Procore Technologies has begun partnering with the Philippine Constructors Association (PCA) to launch a digital transformation program for the construction industry. The PCA Digital Transformation Program aims to train up to 150 PCA members on Procore’s software usage in 2023, and expand the network of technically-skilled professionals in the industry. Bruce […]
