NTUC LearningHub Survey: Despite More Employers Seeing the Importance in Training in the Wake Oo Covid-19, Not Enough Is Being Done to Upskill Workers
Since the pandemic started, more employers agree that training will help employees be more resilient (93% in 2021 vs 84% in 2020). However, only 62% are currently training or intend to train their workforce.Businesses in severely affected industries are more likely to turn to train their employees (73%) compared to those in other industries (57% average).Rather than to completely reskill employees (52%), employers are mostly keen on upskilling their workforce in technical (66%), adaptive (65%) and digital (57%) skills. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 16 April 2021 - As workforce upskilling tops the national agenda in
CPA Australia: Mainland Chinese small businesses show strong confidence in growth
Most Mainland Chinese small businesses have or expect to recover from COVID-19 in 2021.Sixty-four per cent of small businesses expect their revenue to grow in 2021.Forty-two per cent of small business expect to increase employee headcount in 2021.BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach - 16 April 2021 - The small business sector in Mainland China is showing strong signs of confidence. Sixty-four per cent of small businesses expect their revenue to grow and forty-two per cent expect to increase their employee numbers in 2021. These results are part of CPA Australia's 2020-21 Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey, published today.
Forum Draws Star Chefs from East and West, Gastronomic Moguls for Culinary Exchange
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 16 April 2021 - The 2021 iSee Gastronomy Forum, organized by the iSee Taiwan Foundation, unveils today with a view to highlighting how culture and cuisine can be perfectly blended into an experience of delicacy and exquisiteness. From left: Eneko Atxa, chef of Azurmendi in Basque, Spain; Ryohei Hieda, chef of Taipei's Shoun RyuGin; Richie Lin, chef of Taipei's MUME; Charles Reed, CEO of William Reed; Benjamín Lana Velasco, president of Vocento Gastronomía. As Taiwan sprinkles its world-famous delicacies with a unique cultural flavor, Charles Reed, CEO of William Reed that ranks The
International Science Leaders Launch a Global Pledge To Trust Science
TRIESTE, ITALY - News Direct - 16 April 2021 - Ahead of this year's International Day of Light celebration on 16 May, the International Day of Light Steering Committee announces the launch of the Trust Science pledge, a worldwide campaign to promote support for the scientific process and to acknowledge the many benefits of science for society.Crises such as the coronavirus pandemic demonstrate the importance of scientific research and remind us how much we depend on dedicated professionals to find evidence-based solutions to global challenges. To recognize the central role played by science in society, the Trust Science pledge
JICA recommended on development of Lien Chieu’s port
In a workshop held on April 13, The People’s Committee of central Da Nang city and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) gave an insight into Lien Chieu Port development project.
Discover smarter home cleaning with ECOVACS ROBOTICS and Hyun Bin on Shopee in Thailand
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach - 15 APRIL 2021 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world's leading home service robotics maker, introduces the latest robotic vacuum cleaners, DEEBOT T9 and DEEBOT N8 PRO, at the first ECOVACS ROBOTICS Brand Of The Day on Shopee. Through this collaboration, ECOVACS ROBOTICS aims to empower users to live a smarter and hassle-free lifestyle with easy access to its innovative robotic solutions. Starting from 17 April, the DEEBOT T9 and DEEBOT N8 PRO which come upgraded with more powerful and intelligent features will be made exclusively
Discover smarter home cleaning with ECOVACS ROBOTICS and Hyun Bin on Shopee in Indonesia
JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach - 15 APRIL 2021 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world's leading home service robotics maker, introduces the latest robotic vacuum cleaners, DEEBOT T9 and DEEBOT N8 PRO, at the first ECOVACS ROBOTICS Brand Day on Shopee. Through this collaboration, ECOVACS ROBOTICS aims to empower users to live a smarter and hassle-free lifestyle with easy access to its innovative robotic solutions. Starting from 17 April, the DEEBOT T9 and DEEBOT N8 PRO which come upgraded with more powerful and intelligent features will be made exclusively
Vietnam’s Pangasius exports increase by 0.6% in first quarter of 2021
Vietnam’s Tra fish (pangasius) exports during the first quarter of the year recorded an increase of 0.6% to $336 million compared to the same period from last year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
9 in 10 Singaporeans still struggling with their mental health one year into the pandemic, men and younger adults most worried
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 15 April 2021 - AIA Singapore today announced findings from a new study on the state of Singaporeans' health at the one-year mark since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. It revealed that fears over income loss and job instability caused 91% of respondents to report declines in their mental health. Around 60% of respondents are also deeply concerned about the added burden of other critical illness diagnosis such as cancer. Ms Wong Sze Keed, Chief Executive Officer of AIA Singapore, says, "While our nation is heading for a post-pandemic recovery, mentally, we are still trying to navigate our
VP Bank appoints Pamela Hsu Phua as CEO of VP Bank Asia and reinforces its com-mitment to expanding its Asian franchise
BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach - 15 April 2021 - VP Bank announces the appointment of Pamela Hsu Phua as CEO of VP Bank Asia, effective 1 July 2021, pending approval by the relevant financial market authorities. Pamela Hsu Phua's appointment marks a major milestone in the bank's Strategy 2026. Based in Singapore, Pamela will be responsible for both the Singapore and Hong Kong operations. With more than twenty years of experience in international banking gained in Hong Kong, Singapore and Switzerland, Pamela is a proven and well-respected leader in the Asian region and beyond, with an excellent track
GBG Recognised as Enterprise Fraud Category Leader in Chartis’ RiskTech Quadrant® 2021
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 15 April 2021 - GBG (AIM:GBG), the global technology specialist in fraud and compliance management, identity verification and location data intelligence, has been recognised by Chartis as a Category Leader in their latest RiskTech Quadrant® for enterprise fraud solutions, 2021. The Chartis report, "Financial Crime Risk Management Systems: Enterprise Fraud", provides a market update and vendor landscape analysis for 2021. It highlights specific factors and attitudes unique to each region in digital and cash transactions that are impacting financial institutions (FIs), and that need to be taken
Jasa Sarjana equips newly launched Automated Rapid Transit system with Rivex Rikeguard antimicrobial film
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach - 15 April 2021 - Jasa Sarjana Sdn Bhd ("Jasa Sarjana"), the Malaysian official sole distributor of Japanese premium car window film brand, ICE-μ, played a part in the recent launch of Malaysia's first ever Automated Rapid Transit ("ART") system by equipping it with Rivex Rikeguard, Jasa Sarjana's premium antimicrobial film. Jasa Sarjana conducted an installation of Rivex Rikeguard antimicrobial film on the Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit ("IMBRT") test carriage that was officially launched on 8 April 2021. With this installation, Jasa Sarjana helps the ART system to keep its
Teledyne e2v Enables Cutting-Edge Many-Core Processors to Meet Defense & Aerospace Challenges
GRENOBLE, FRANCE - Media OutReach - 15 April 2021 - To satisfy demands from customers in the military, avionics and space sectors, Teledyne e2v is now in a unique position to supply fully-qualified QorIQ® T4240 processors with tin-lead (SnPb) finishing. The multi-core T4240 units are able to address extremely compute-intensive application scenarios. Comprising up to 12 dual-threaded PowerArchitecture® cores (24 virtual cores) and attaining frequencies of 1.8GHz, these devices deliver elevated levels of performance while taking up only minimal board space. They feature an extensive range of I/O options –
MoU Signed Between The Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School and Shenzhen Luohu District People's Government
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 15 April 2021 - A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School and Shenzhen Luohu District People's Government, on 14 April 2021, for the establishment of CUHK Business School's satellite campus at Luohu, Shenzhen. Prof. Lin Zhou, Dean of CUHK Business School and Mr. Zhiyong Liu, Deputy Secretary of District Commission and District Mayor of Shenzhen Luohu District People's Government, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organisations.CUHK Business School and Shenzhen Luohu District People's Government signed a MoU for the
Bloomberg: Vinfast’s IPO valuation could reach US$ 50 billion
Tycoon Pham Nhat Vuong’s Vingroup, the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam is considering the initial public offering (IPO) of its automaker VinFast in the US that could raise US$2 billion, seeking a valuation of at least $50 billion after a listing, according to Bloomberg.
Vietnam’s cassava exports enjoy sharp increase in first quarter of 2021
Vietnam's export of cassava and cassava products stood at an estimated 1.07 million tonnes worth $396 million during the first quarter of the year, a year-on-year increase of 40.3% in volume and 53.3% in value, according to figures released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
ECOVACS ROBOTICS Introduces the DEEBOT N8 PRO In Singapore
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 13 April 2021 - ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world's leading home service robotics maker, today announces the launch of the DEEBOT N8 PRO in Singapore, bringing a hands-free and effectively superior cleaning experience for customers. As the first key member of the family – DEEBOT N8 PRO powered by ECOVACS' leading-edge TrueDetect 3D obstacle detection and avoidance technology, TrueMapping laser-based mapping and navigation technology, together with the compatibility of the Auto-Empty Station, the DEEBOT N8 PRO delivers a cleaning experience that reduces direct human interaction, providing a safe
Thailand’s top coffee chain to expand in Vietnam
Thailand’s leading coffee chain Café Amazon plans to expand in Vietnam after five months of establishment in the country.
ECOVACS ROBOTICS Introduces 9-in-1 DEEBOT T9 In Vietnam - Our Best DEEBOT Just Got Better!
HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 13 April 2021 - ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world's leading home service robotics maker, today launched the DEEBOT T9, the first models with intelligent 9-in-1 obstacle avoidance robotic vacuum cleaner that combines powerful vacuuming and mopping functions with a built-in mobile air freshener. The upgraded DEEBOT T9 with these cutting-edge features is more powerful and smarter than ever before.DEEBOT T9 raises the bar for home cleaning with 9 stunning features, including the ECOVACS' leading TrueDetect 3D 2.0, a real-time strategic obstacle detection and avoidance technology; TrueMapping 2.0
ECOVACS ROBOTICS Appoints Popular Korean Actor Hyun Bin as Brand Ambassador, Adding Excitement To Singapore Market
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 13 April 2021 - ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world's leading home service robotics maker, today announced that popular Korean actor Hyun Bin was appointed as its Brand Ambassador for five Asian countries – Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. The partnership with Hyun Bin is a perfect representation of the new theme for the ECOVACS' full range of home service robotics, "The Best Just Got Better". For more than 23 years, ECOVACS has continuously invested into the innovation of its robotics products to deliver the highest quality of user experiences. As an influential artist in
