We’ve seen the massive boom of e-commerce in the pandemic, and maybe you’re thinking about entering the fray. Here’s a few tips and tricks on how to start and grow an online business.

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Was Budget 2022 enough for social enterprises? It seems as though the government is making a more conscious effort to reach out to and provide support for these types of organisations in the coming year.

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According to the latest Salary Trends Report by ECA International, Southeast Asian nations will be amongst those countries expected to see the fastest rate of salary increase in 2022 versus 2021, including Malaysia.

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UOB Malaysia is giving the majority of its workforce the choice to work remotely up to two days a week once COVID-19 restrictions are fully lifted. Underlying the permanent change is the Bank’s aspiration to ensure colleagues attain the right balance between professional fulfilment and mental well-being. We discuss how organisations across industries could do the same to help the nation’s workforce attain that elusive work-life balance.

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Classrooms have come a long way since the time of chalkboards and overhead projectors. Now, as students have returned to both digital and in-person classrooms, it’s important to assess the seismic shifts taking place in schools around the world.

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According to a recent survey by MDEC, most Malaysian companies recognize the need to equip their staff with digital skills. However, upskilling in such a short amount of time has its challenges. While the importance of digitalization can’t be denied, the lack of digital talent in the country is also cause for concern.

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According to experts in the field, the allocation for higher education in the country under Budget 2022 won’t be enough to help the sector recover from the effects of the pandemic. With many institutions feeling the financial burden of shifting to online learning, the government will have to channel more aid to an industry that was previously a major contributor to the national economy.

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Cryptocurrency is a fascinating concept, but it can feel intimidating or confusing to newcomers. Despite that, there are a growing number of women artists, coders, entrepreneurs and investors embracing cryptocurrency and NFTs, and advocating for other women to join the blockchain movement and bridge the gender gap in this quickly expanding space.

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Malaysia has been behind the rest of the region when it comes to the roll out of Electric Vehicles - and the infrastructure that’s needed to support them. But will the removal of Taxes, as announced in the National Budget 2022, be enough to spur growth in the industry and encourage more Malaysians to buy?

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In an effort to attract more digital nomads, Portugal has passed a batch of labour laws designed to protect workers, including fines for employers calling workers after hours, and requiring companies to pay for work from home expenses such as internet and electricity.

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