US-Philippines Join Forces To Counter China The US has broadened its SEA footprint in Southeast Asia through closer ties with the Philippines On May 1, US President Joe Biden and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had a special meeting. The two leaders reiterated their “deep friendship”, presenting a united front against China. It indicates a… Continue reading US-Philippines Join Forces To Counter China
Persons with En-abilities: A Paradigm Shift Technological changes over the last decade have led to a wave of transformation bringing equal rights, empowerment and inclusion to those with disabilities The world is witnessing a wave of transformation in all facets of socio-cultural-economic endeavours, leading to a significant shift towards equal rights, empowerment and rightful inclusion… Continue reading Persons with En-abilities: A Paradigm Shift
Shifts in ASEAN Labour Laws Labour laws in Southeast Asia are evolving, but gaps remain in protection and adherence ASEAN has the third largest labour force globally, amounting to 326 million in 2015, and that number is likely to reach 385 million by 2030. However, the pandemic accentuated high informality in labour across Southeast Asia and the… Continue reading Shifts in ASEAN Labour Laws
Being Future Ready in HR Through Digitization Pre-Covid, during pandemic phase and the recovery phase, as people become accustomed to the dynamism of working environment, it is imperative for the Organizations to be vigilant to change management. Bringing everyone through the journey of recovery fruitfully will require thoughtful planning of how to remodel corporate culture… Continue reading Being Future Ready in HR Through Digitization
Stem Education in ASEAN: For Informed and Improved Lives Southeast Asian economies have taken to Industry 4.0 policies to drive digitization but are their aspirations sustainable? That is, whether do ASEAN nations want to aspire for digitalization of process and still maintain status quo on other policies and/or reform and evolve policies for a technically… Continue reading Stem Education in ASEAN: For Informed and Improved Lives
