Startup tech ALAMI finalised growth-stage funding, strengthen leadership team
Fintech startup ALAMI Group has completed an investment round led by Intudo Ventures, with East Ventures, AC Ventures, Quona Capital, and Golden Gate Ventures also participating. The round was successful despite challenging market conditions, resulting in $367 million in funding for 11.4 thousand MSMEs. ALAMI acquired Hijra Bank in Jakarta in 2021, a fully digital […]
The First Word: Encouraging youth to pursue cybersecurity career is key to securing Singapore’s digital future
As Singapore makes progress on its Smart Nation journey, harnessing technology to transform how people live and work is crucial. To do this, the government is planning to improve digital literacy and making technology accessible to everyone. Plans are in place to digitise Singapore’s industries and businesses, especially the infocomm media industry. In this digital […]
Filipinos eager to learn AI skills, but hurdles remain
A new study by The Economist Impact and Google shows that 42% of Filipino employees want to learn new digital skills related to AI and machine learning, but poor internet access and lack of time are major hurdles. The study also found that most Filipinos consider AI and ML skills to be the 7th most […]
HR Tech Update: Cultural integration and digital collaboration platforms: building stronger remote teams
Connection and collaboration is crucial for teams made up of people from multiple cultures, backgrounds, and generations in today’s digital era. This is especially true in Southeast Asia, where the workplace is of great importance for socialising among employees. HR can use multiple platforms to sustain this need for connectivity, taking into consideration that remote […]
HR Tech Update: Managing from across borders with global HR management suites
Many businesses operate on a large scale, with hundreds or even thousands of employees for HR to manage. In an ever-more interconnected business landscape, many companies also manage their human resources across multiple locations, regions, time zones and even languages. Effective management of a workforce spread across the globe is more critical than ever before. […]
WHO SAYS: Quotes of the week from HR influencers and leaders
Immerse yourself in the wisdom shared by respected HR and business luminaries from across Southeast Asia as they offer their insightful views on the most urgent matters of the day. “AI is ushering in a new world of work, and the technology is already reshaping jobs, businesses, and industries.” – Feon Ang, Vice President, LinkedIn […]
LinkedIn launches AI tools for future of work
LinkedIn today announced the launch of new generative AI tools in Recruiter and Learning Hub to help organisations prepare for the future of work. These tools are designed to help HR teams focus on more strategic work, such as building relationships with candidates and fostering a strong company culture. The new AI-assisted recruiting tools can […]
Singapore learners catching up with digital skills demand
Singapore learners are catching up with the demand for digital skills, according to a new report. Coursera’s Global Skills Report 2023 revealed that the most in-demand skill areas driving employment in the digital economy are business, technology, and data science. Registered learners from Singapore registered high percentiles for these skills. AI skills are also in […]
The First Word: Are Singapore companies losing their edge?
Singapore has always been known as an international business hub, especially within Southeast Asia. Given its proficient and skilled talent pool, technological advancement, and renowned status as a tax haven, it is a prime destination for multinational companies. In October 2022, Singapore was named the most competitive market in Asia Pacific and the third in […]
AI and machine learning top of mind for C-suite leaders
A recent survey of over 2,300 business leaders from around the world has found that they are optimistic about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) on their businesses, despite some concerns about trust and data accessibility. The survey, conducted by Workday, found that 98% of CEOs believe there would be […]
