The Reading List: Global news, tech innovations, business trends you need to know and more
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. Improve your chances of getting noticed by AI on job sites with these tips | The Washington Post Job seekers are finding it increasingly difficult to stand out among a growing number of applications for roles […]
Vietnam faces challenges in creating ‘green jobs’
Vietnam is facing challenges in creating enough qualified workers for new roles in the green energy transition. The demand for green skills is outpacing its availability, and around 60% of young people may lack the necessary skills to thrive in the green economy by 2030. The International Labour Organization estimates that there will be about […]
The Reading List: Global news, tech innovations, business trends you need to know and more
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. Internet Startup VNG Files to Become First Vietnam Tech Firm to Go Public in US | Bloomberg Internet startup VNG Ltd. filed for an initial public offering in the US, making it the first Vietnamese […]
Businesses in Malaysia optimistic about Q3, will retain employees
A majority of businesses in Malaysia anticipate retaining their employees in Q3 2023, according to a report by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). The report also found that businesses are optimistic about the overall business situation in the quarter, with a confidence indicator of 0.7%. The positive business sentiment is being driven by the […]
Malaysia’s employment growth continues in Q2
The number of employed persons in Malaysia remained on the increasing trend in the second quarter of 2023, albeit at a slower rate of 2.8% (1.1 million) compared to the 3.8% (1.4 million) growth in the first quarter. The growth in employment was led by the professional and technical services sector, which grew by 4.2% […]
‘Singapore hiring rates slow down’, LinkedIn report
Companies are advised to emphasise building a growth, development, and learning culture due to slowing hiring rates. LinkedIn’s chief economist, Karin Kimborough, suggests that organisations focus on skills and career development in their talent strategy instead of costly external hiring. This is because labor markets are still tight in many countries and industries post-pandemic, and […]
Thailand’s employment growth slows down in Q2
Thailand’s employment growth slowed in the second quarter of 2023, rising by 1.7% from a year earlier, down from the 2.4% increase seen in the previous three months. The slowdown in employment growth is attributed to a deceleration in economic growth during the same period. Thailand’s economy expanded by 1.8% year-on-year and 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in […]
The Reading List: Global news, tech innovations, business trends you need to know and more
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. Nvidia Unveils Faster Chip Aimed at Cementing AI Dominance | Bloomberg Nvidia Corp. announced on Tuesday that an updated AI processor gives a jolt to the chip’s capacity and speed, seeking to cement the company’s […]
The Reading List: Global news, tech innovations, business trends you need to know and more
Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. Exclusive: Credit Suisse to cut 80% of Hong Kong investment bank jobs from this week | Reuters According to the report that Reuters posted on Aug 7., around 80% of Hong Kong-based investment banking staff at […]
Malaysia Top 3, Singapore ranked 14th in offshore services
Malaysia emerged among the top three locations worldwide for potential offshore services, ranking 3rd in the list according to Kearney’s 2023 Global Services Location Index (GSLI). Singapore ranked 14th this year compared to 38th in 2021, noting a significant advancement. Although APAC markets remained prominent within the top 10, the Philippines descended from the list, […]
