ScaleUp has formed an exclusive partnership with Quest Ventures, a Singaporean venture capital firm, in an effort to help Malaysian startups grow regionally. The partnership will also bring a foreign direct investment into the country worth RM4.15 million, a sum that will be used to develop Malaysian startups.

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When a new running shoe from the French company Salomon wears out, every single part of it can be reused: The shoe’s upper, itself made from recycled polyester, can be recycled again into new thread for fabric. The foam sole can be ground up and used in the brand’s ski boots. Nothing goes to landfill.

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Over in the US, Black Friday as we know it is gone this year at Home Depot.

But don't fret. The home improvement retailer said it's just taking a different approach to the annual one-day deep discounts bonanza that occurs the day after Thanksgiving.

Instead of a single day, Home Depotsaid it will offer Black Friday discounts for two months, beginning in early November through December.

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As the global economy has taken a turn for the worse, many have found themselves unemployed at the hands of COVID-19; but how do you explain a pandemic-related résumé gap to future employers?

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The new normal brought a lot of changes to work life. As businesses adapt to this period of transformation to survive the Coronavirus pandemic, so too must the leaders and bosses at the workplace. Here are some key traits leaders must develop for the future of work.

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Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister, Zahidi Zainul Abidin has shared that the Malaysian government is planning to introduce a new service tax for online shopping. The proposed rate is about 0.02% and will be charged to buyers who make online purchases on ecommerce portals such as Lazada and Shopee.

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In the time of COVID-19, digital transformation is one of the hot new buzz-phrases being thrown around. But how do you actually equip the digital part of your company to take on a more prominent role as a leader?

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Malaysians still are pretty heavy cash-users, whipping out banknotes at mamaks and paying our parking tickets with coins. But with the emphasis on minimising physical contact during the pandemic, more and more outlets have been forced to embrace cashless payments. So what are the benefits of going cashless because of COVID-19?

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Omnichannel. Online retail. Digital transformation. These aren’t just buzzwords - they’re the keys to keeping retailers afloat during volatile times. But contrary to popular belief, digitalization isn’t a one-stop solution to everyday retail woes. As this study points out, many brands have misconceptions about taking their businesses online and it’s slowing down their digital progress. Omnichannel. Online retail. Digital transformation. These aren’t just buzzwords - they’re the keys to keeping retailers afloat during volatile times. But contrary to popular belief, digitalization isn’t a one-stop solution to everyday retail woes. As this study points out, many brands have misconceptions about taking their businesses online and it’s slowing down their digital progress.

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To be informed is a consumers’ right, and to inform creates trust. To that end, Starbucks took it to digital traceability and allows its customers to get in-depth information on the coffee beans they are buying. With a mobile app or laptop, buyers can scan or type in the numbers on their coffee bean bags and trace where the coffee beans are from and where it’s made.

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