RCBC, Hungarian FinTech partnership to accommodate OFWs
At the Hungarian-Philippine Roundtable Discussion on Labor Market Trends last July, Hungarian and Filipino executives signed the Memorandum of Understanding for an embedded finance partnership providing a wide range of digital financial services to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Stakeholders are the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and Hungary-based fintech Peak Card Services Ltd. (Peak) and […]
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 […]
Studies find employees value hybrid autonomy over fully remote working
Employees today value greater autonomy over their work and schedule, compared with the idea of working at home permanently. This is one of several insights found in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper, on remote working. Navigating Remote and Hybrid Work Boundaries in Southeast Asia is available now for subscriber download here. This year, […]
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 […]
Task-based, results-driven remote work is ideal for Southeast Asian households
Remote employers ought to consider the impact of Southeast Asian household cultures in measuring performance and productivity among their employees. This is one of several insights from in the latest Chief of Staff Asia research paper, on remote working. Navigating Remote and Hybrid Work Boundaries in Southeast Asia, available now, is now available for subscriber […]
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 […]
Remote work is boosting economic opportunities in Southeast Asia
Four years after the onset of Covid-19, opportunities for remote or hybrid work remain widespread. As well as providing flexibility for employees, these arrangements also pave the way for workers to ‘cushion’ their financial wellbeing in the face of economic uncertainty. This is because remote or hybrid setups make it easier for people to work […]
Market Report: Remote and Hybrid Working Strategies
PBEd’s new workforce development program to upskill Filipino youth
Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), a business-led education advocacy group, has launched a new workforce development program called Future Skills Now (FSN). The program is supported by JP Morgan and aims to empower underprivileged Filipino youth with digital and career proficiencies. FSN offers 700 young Filipinos in Metro Manila and Cebu work-based training and mentorship […]
Research Preview: Navigating remote, hybrid work boundaries in Southeast Asia
Jobseeker preferences and current opportunities show that remote or hybrid work is here to stay in Southeast Asia. However, is it truly feasible and beneficial to the region? Southeast Asian countries are known for strong filial ties and intergenerational support. Separating work and personal life is already challenging as it is—what happens when a high-sociability […]
