Many people feel lost after a career change, and in that period between jobs more and more people have turned to the gig economy to transition from one career to another. We ask if you’ve ever been in that position, and have some tips for those looking to tap into the gig economy themselves.

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Let’s face it - in the current digital age, networking has found power through the Internet. So how do you create real, sustainable relationships in the virtual world? And how can that help your career?

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There is a growing concern that the incoming workforce will be affected by a “skills gap”, where they would not have learned the key skills to help them in their careers. But learning is a more complicated and misunderstood process, and the confusion surrounding it could hold your company back.

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When it feels like the world is burning down around you, it can be tough to stay positive. But there are a few practices you can adopt to stay happy even in the worst circumstances.

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Malaysian shoppers that stayed up past midnight to burn a hole in their wallet ended up with more heartbreak as many were left frustrated after they faced issues when paying for their items purchased. Some were refunded in store credit, leaving them extremely frustrated.

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Some 4,000 Prudential agents turned up at Prudential Tower in Kuala Lumpur yesterday to protest their slash in bonus and commision. But globally, insurance agents are facing a challenge, the digital disruption, as more products move online. This is yet another threat of digitalisation affecting the current workforce.

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China’s state-run press agency, Xinhua has created two AI news anchors (one in English, one in Chinese), that combine the images and voices of real news anchors. They claim that the world’s first virtual news anchor reads news naturally and self-learns from watching live broadcasting videos. Could this be the end of human-read news?

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What started out as a day to promote a new brand has now turned into the world’s biggest retail event. This Single’s Day will also be Jack Ma’s last as Alibaba’s Chairman and they’re looking to at getting record numbers in data and money yet again.

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Some of China’s smartest students have been recruited to develop “AI killer bots” as part of a four-year experimental program for weapons systems. While some are calling this move deeply troubling, others have pointed out that China isn’t the only player in this global “AI weapons race”.

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As we continue to move towards a cashless society, the fact remains that most of our payment receipts are still paper-based. Will we be able to get rid of paper receipts entirely one day?

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