The risks associated with existing production and consumption systems have been harshly exposed amid the current global health crisis but an inclusive circular economy could ensure both short-term and…
BPO industry in Philippines seen benefitting as firms abroad cut costs due to pandemic
The Philippines’ business process outsourcing industry may stand to benefit from the “next wave” of outsourcing as companies around the world cut costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, …
42 countries to get emergency assistance package from Austria-based IAEA
The Philippines is among a first batch of 42 countries across the world that will receive from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) equipment that use nuclear-derived technique for rapidly de…
Malaysian Banks Unswayed by Worldwide Moves to Cut Dividends
As banks elsewhere scrap or defer dividend payments, investors in Malaysian lenders can still expect their usual cash rewards. Malayan Banking Bhd., the biggest lender by market value, plans to keep i…
Coronavirus and practical solidarity: What Asean can and should do
Some critics may say that Asean has so far done too little in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. But as cases mount, each country in the regional group is now trying to address the situation. In addit…
Fauci says ‘rolling reentry’ of US economy possible in May
The United States’ top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling reentry” as early as next month, provided health authorities can quickly ide…
Virus Derails Myanmar’s Move to Open Stock Market to Foreigners
The novel coronavirus outbreak has derailed Myanmar’s move to open its stock market to foreign investors. Only two of the country’s five listed securities have attracted international traders since ru…
App innovation in Malaysia during tough times
Many techpreneurs are seeing their start-ups fall, and techies are back at the drawing board, thinking up the next big thing. As people adapt to spending more time indoors, creative solutions for real…
Economists debate over best response to fight COVID-19 while keeping economies less hurt
Two economists recently vacillated between the current suppression strategy practiced by the Sri Lankan government by way of curfews and lockdowns and a mitigation strategy practiced in some East Asia…
Cambodia says ASEAN FMs to discuss COVID-19 via video conference
Foreign Ministers (FMs) of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will hold a meeting via video conference today to discuss collective response to the rapid spread of the COVID-19, said a …