While the rate of unemployment rises globally, many are searching for ways to make a living while having a bit of flexibility. And being a gamer is a dream for most of us. Over in China, in order to reduce the number of unemployment, the government has broadened its definition of what constitutes a “job” to include blogging and playing esports. Game on then!

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While the rate of unemployment rises globally, many are searching for ways to make a living while having a bit of flexibility. And being a gamer is a dream for most of us. Over in China, in order to reduce the number of unemployment, the government has broadened its definition of what constitutes a “job” to include blogging and playing esports. Game on then!

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Even as the pandemic wreaks havoc on jobs, many employers both. small and large are still hiring, and Covid-19 is pushing them to adopt new and creative recruiting strategies.

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According to the 2020 Randstad Workmonitor Q1 survey, 57% of Malaysian respondents think the training and re-skilling programmes provided by their employers do not adequately prepare them for the future - and 87% of Malaysian respondents are willing to be re-trained to ensure employability. But why are we feeling this way?

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Malaysia’s leading eCommerce platform Lazada Malaysia is stepping up its efforts with a Prawn Farmers Initiative, and helping agriculture-based industries bounce back by bringing local prawn farmers online for the Lazada 7.7 Mid-Year Super Sale. For the first time, local prawns from Selangor State will be featured in a dedicated livestreaming session at midnight, July 7, offering fresh crustaceans directly from the sea to homes.

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The pandemic has caused a surge in products and services that we would have previously deemed unnecessary. While loans have always been a part of financing and commerce, the concept of loans specifically for online purchases is quite new… and is seeing more demand now more than ever. 

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It feels safe to say that COVID-19 has been the biggest crisis a lot of the working world has faced in a while, but are companies prepared for whatever crisis comes next?

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No matter how much it feels like we can go back to normal now, COVID-19 is still around and we need to still be cautious. However, not all your customers may be as considerate, so how do you protect your staff from those customers?

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The reopening of cinemas has become a matter of contention around the world. Even as restrictions start to ease, many are left wondering if being in an enclosed space is a safe option. One workaround is the return of drive-in cinemas, a classic concept that has been relegated to a novelty experience for decades. Thailand, for one, has launched their first drive-in cinema, complete with an outdoor cooling system.

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No matter how much it feels like we can go back to normal now, COVID-19 is still around and we need to still be cautious. However, not all your customers may be as considerate, so how do you protect your staff from those customers?

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