We live in truly tumultuous times. Social distancing, stock-market roller coasters and the suspension of business operations worldwide have created an uncertain atmosphere, to say the least. Meanwhile, climate change, income inequality, racial unrest and other issues continue to manifest anxiety, fear and even anger for many.

While these problems can seem overwhelming, history has repeatedly taught us that there is no reason to lose hope. People have consistently found solutions to the world’s biggest problems — and entrepreneurs are often at the forefront.

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We live in truly tumultuous times. Social distancing, stock-market roller coasters and the suspension of business operations worldwide have created an uncertain atmosphere, to say the least. Meanwhile, climate change, income inequality, racial unrest and other issues continue to manifest anxiety, fear and even anger for many.

While these problems can seem overwhelming, history has repeatedly taught us that there is no reason to lose hope. People have consistently found solutions to the world’s biggest problems — and entrepreneurs are often at the forefront.

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Today we celebrate World Refugee Day by speaking to two social enterprises founders that have been helping to raise awareness of the challenges refugees face in Malaysia. We feature Sasibai Kimis of Earth Heir and Yuet Kim Lim or PichaEats and also discuss how more Malaysians can help.

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Cashless payments have come in handy now more than ever due to the “no-touch” policy created by COVID-19. While the pandemic has fast-tracked the move to digital financing for many sectors, others such as hawkers and small businesses are still relying heavily on physical cash payments. In an effort to push app-based payments further, Singapore is now hiring hundreds of digital ambassadors to help stallholders transition to a more cashless way of doing business. 

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Walmart, America’s biggest source of employment is cutting cashiers from one of its stores in a strategy that they say is to ‘limit human interaction’ and to ensure that customers can get in and out of the facility quicker. 

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Southeast Asia is in the early stages of a takeoff in e-wallet adoption that is likely to transform the financial industry. The competition for market leadership is wide open and furious. But for digital finance to make the next big leap in scale, both incumbent banks and new digital challengers must overcome obstacles. We speak to Aparna Bharadwaj, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group; Global Leader for BCG’s Center for Consumer Insight on how we are driving the digital payment revolution here in South East Asia.

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After months of trying to stave off the impact of COVID-19, major companies are now starting to feel the long-term effects of the virus on the economy. Ride-hailing firm Grab has cut 5% of its staff to cope with the increasing pressure of the pandemic. Because the service is tied to the incomes of eateries and other outlets, one has to think about the widespread implications of such layoffs. 

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It’s fair to say that the way in which we interact with public spaces will be changed forever due to the impact that COVID-19 has had on our lives. We can no longer just head out to a restaurant, a park, a gym or even a workspace without considering extra precautions in these times that we’re now calling the ‘new normal’. But what’s going to be different? And how can we embrace this change?

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The latest Workmonitor survey conducted by Randstad Malaysia revealed that 49% of employees in Malaysia are likely to leave their jobs to start their own business. Interestingly, more than 4 in 5 Generation-Z respondents (82%) and 76% of Millennials said that being an entrepreneur would give them more opportunities. We speak to Jaya Dass, Managing Director, Malaysia and Singapore at Randstad on how organisations can help spur the entrepreneurial mindset at the workplace.

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Often it can be difficult to reimagine your home as your primary workspace; but for those who have excelled in working from home, here are 5 habits they’ve adopted to maximise productivity.

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