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Healthy Bites: Smarter Grocery Shopping

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By Michelle Lau Maximizing nutrition and emergency preparedness (without hoarding) during COVID-19 Emergency preparedness is a tricky thing, and something that’s risen to sudden importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, preparedness doesn’t mean you should rush to the nearest supermarket and start panic-buying. Think of this time as an opportunity to “eat smart, shop smart” […]

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By Michelle Lau Maximizing nutrition and emergency preparedness (without hoarding) during COVID-19 Emergency preparedness is a tricky thing, and something that’s risen to sudden importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, preparedness doesn’t mean you should rush to the nearest supermarket and start panic-buying. Think of this time as an opportunity to “eat smart, shop smart”

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InteraXon Co-Founder: Mental Health in the Workplace Still a Challenge

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Mental health is another pandemic in the making, and employers need to address it Amid employment uncertainties, the pressures of work-from-home, burnouts, and Zoom fatigue, COVID-19 has transformed the way employees and gig workers experience their day-to-day job. Almost half of London’s professional workers have struggled with sleep since the COVID-19 outbreak, and in India,

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Mental health is another pandemic in the making, and employers need to address it Amid employment uncertainties, the pressures of work-from-home, burnouts, and Zoom fatigue, COVID-19 has transformed the way employees and gig workers experience their day-to-day job. Almost half of London’s professional workers have struggled with sleep since the COVID-19 outbreak, and in India,

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Optimizing Your Job Hunt in a COVID-19 World

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By Olena Mazur The COVID-19 pandemic is turning out to be the crucible for many businesses and industries. At the onset of lockdowns across the globe, industries such as tourism, hospitality, and aviation were the most visibly hit, with other sectors feeling the strain.  A report from the U.N. has projected cutbacks of up to

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By Olena Mazur The COVID-19 pandemic is turning out to be the crucible for many businesses and industries. At the onset of lockdowns across the globe, industries such as tourism, hospitality, and aviation were the most visibly hit, with other sectors feeling the strain.  A report from the U.N. has projected cutbacks of up to

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what to eat in a pandemic

Healthy Bites: What to Eat in a Pandemic

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By Michelle Lau Nourish yourself to boost your immune system (and give you an edge against Covid-19) There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting every aspect of our lives – from virtual business meetings, to limited outdoor activities, to early restaurant closing times, to outright quarantines. No one can predict how long

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By Michelle Lau Nourish yourself to boost your immune system (and give you an edge against Covid-19) There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting every aspect of our lives – from virtual business meetings, to limited outdoor activities, to early restaurant closing times, to outright quarantines. No one can predict how long

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Only Winners Here: The Intersection of Covid-19 and Gaming

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Gaming has comfortably found its place in the virtual age. After the Covid-19 pandemic was declared a global health emergency by the United Nations in late January, countries fell into lockdown mode like dominoes, confining people to their homes indefinitely. With more people at home, the popularity of gaming has abruptly surged. When the first

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Gaming has comfortably found its place in the virtual age. After the Covid-19 pandemic was declared a global health emergency by the United Nations in late January, countries fell into lockdown mode like dominoes, confining people to their homes indefinitely. With more people at home, the popularity of gaming has abruptly surged. When the first

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zuoyebang

Chinese Edtech Startup Zuoyebang Raises US$750M Series E

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Zuoyebang has raised more than US$1 billion till date and was valued at $6.5 billion prior to the investment Chinese online tutoring platform Zuoyebang announced the close of its US$750 million Series E funding round, led by FountainVest Partners and Tiger Global Management. Zuoyebang Founder and CEO Hou Jianbin disclosed the financing details in an

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Zuoyebang has raised more than US$1 billion till date and was valued at $6.5 billion prior to the investment Chinese online tutoring platform Zuoyebang announced the close of its US$750 million Series E funding round, led by FountainVest Partners and Tiger Global Management. Zuoyebang Founder and CEO Hou Jianbin disclosed the financing details in an

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Covid-19 Aid and Relief for Singapore SMEs

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By Ben Teo   As Covid-19 continues wreaking unmitigated damage in 180 countries and 6 continents across the globe, Singapore is set to bear the brunt of the economic fallout, being a trade dependent economy with one of the world’s highest trade to GDP ratios (326% in 2018).   Singapore’s GDP contracted 2.2% in the

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By Ben Teo   As Covid-19 continues wreaking unmitigated damage in 180 countries and 6 continents across the globe, Singapore is set to bear the brunt of the economic fallout, being a trade dependent economy with one of the world’s highest trade to GDP ratios (326% in 2018).   Singapore’s GDP contracted 2.2% in the

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How the Video Industry Supports Asian Economies During COVID 19

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As the COVID 19 pandemic continues to rage around the world, affecting lives and economies everywhere, members of the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) have stepped up to help where they can.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Singapore, 16 June 2020 – The video industry plays a critical role in the health and vibrancy of

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As the COVID 19 pandemic continues to rage around the world, affecting lives and economies everywhere, members of the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) have stepped up to help where they can.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Singapore, 16 June 2020 – The video industry plays a critical role in the health and vibrancy of

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6 Tech Trends Accelerated by COVID-19

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By Alvin Mak Zoom, Spotify and TikTok, among others, are enjoying surprising importance in our post-COVID-19 future The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the implementation of wide-scale social-distancing measures in order to limit the spread of the virus. The need to stay at home has undoubtedly shifted our approaches to daily life, potentially for good. Most

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By Alvin Mak Zoom, Spotify and TikTok, among others, are enjoying surprising importance in our post-COVID-19 future The COVID-19 pandemic has seen the implementation of wide-scale social-distancing measures in order to limit the spread of the virus. The need to stay at home has undoubtedly shifted our approaches to daily life, potentially for good. Most

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9 Free Webinars For Entrepreneurs To Watch Out For Week Of June 1

9 Free Webinars For Entrepreneurs To Watch Out For: Week Of June 1

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Our weekly roundup of new webinars so you can stay updated with the latest trends in the world of business Remote working, the new normal, and virtual work continue to trend across the world months after the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a global emergency. Businesses are undergoing a period of transformation unlike anything before. Get

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Our weekly roundup of new webinars so you can stay updated with the latest trends in the world of business Remote working, the new normal, and virtual work continue to trend across the world months after the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a global emergency. Businesses are undergoing a period of transformation unlike anything before. Get

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10 Free Webinars For Entrepreneurs To Watch Out For: Week Of May 25

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With lockdowns lifting in North Asia and Greater China, attend these free webinars to adapt your business to the COVID-19 world Embrace the virtual world and stay on top of your entrepreneurial game by attending these free online webinars that promise to share business essentials and the latest technology developments. 1. Growing A Startup In

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With lockdowns lifting in North Asia and Greater China, attend these free webinars to adapt your business to the COVID-19 world Embrace the virtual world and stay on top of your entrepreneurial game by attending these free online webinars that promise to share business essentials and the latest technology developments. 1. Growing A Startup In

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Lockdown Lessons from the KOLs

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By Jordan Lee Essential takeaways from the lockdown experiences of Asian KOLs. By many early estimates, the COVID-19 pandemic was supposed to be winding down as temperatures rise across the Northern Hemisphere. However, lockdowns around the world are continuing, driving professional and social relationships out of the real world and into the virtual domain. Although

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By Jordan Lee Essential takeaways from the lockdown experiences of Asian KOLs. By many early estimates, the COVID-19 pandemic was supposed to be winding down as temperatures rise across the Northern Hemisphere. However, lockdowns around the world are continuing, driving professional and social relationships out of the real world and into the virtual domain. Although

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Event Planning

The Future of Event Planning

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Exploring new business models in the event planning industry Netflix changed the world in 2007 when it pivoted to an online model, offering streaming instead of on-demand DVDs. Using the Internet in this way was seen back then as a hallmark of disruptive innovation, but in the era of COVID-19, it’s an absolute necessity to

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Exploring new business models in the event planning industry Netflix changed the world in 2007 when it pivoted to an online model, offering streaming instead of on-demand DVDs. Using the Internet in this way was seen back then as a hallmark of disruptive innovation, but in the era of COVID-19, it’s an absolute necessity to

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5 Back-To-School Gadgets That Fit In Your Backpack

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These compact, student-friendly startup gadgets are a great way to kickstart the back-to-school season After intensive and extended quarantines and isolation periods, students in several countries in the Asia Pacific region will be back in classrooms after countries like Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea and New Zealand ease up on school closures. Going back to

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These compact, student-friendly startup gadgets are a great way to kickstart the back-to-school season After intensive and extended quarantines and isolation periods, students in several countries in the Asia Pacific region will be back in classrooms after countries like Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea and New Zealand ease up on school closures. Going back to

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10 Free Webinars For Entrepreneurs To Watch Out For Week

10 Free Webinars For Entrepreneurs To Watch Out For: Week of May 18

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Hear what experts have to say about contemporary trends relevant to you with these upcoming free webinars The social disconnect due to lockdown measures is palpable, as people across the world further self-isolate due to COVID-19. At the same time, developments are happening at breakneck speed in industries and economies across the globe, spurred by

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Hear what experts have to say about contemporary trends relevant to you with these upcoming free webinars The social disconnect due to lockdown measures is palpable, as people across the world further self-isolate due to COVID-19. At the same time, developments are happening at breakneck speed in industries and economies across the globe, spurred by

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MyGroser

MyGroser Announces Its First Public Funding Round

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Fundraise targeted toward expansion, path to profitability Malaysian independent online grocery services provider MyGroser announced today that it is raising its first public round of financing through a rolling close, with the aim of becoming profitable within a year and expanding within Malaysia. According to the statement, the round will also help the startup cater

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Fundraise targeted toward expansion, path to profitability Malaysian independent online grocery services provider MyGroser announced today that it is raising its first public round of financing through a rolling close, with the aim of becoming profitable within a year and expanding within Malaysia. According to the statement, the round will also help the startup cater

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