New South-east Asian HR tech accelerator eyes post-Covid-19 future of work
WITH Covid-19 expected to permanently change work culture, The Workplace Accelerator hopes to nurture human resources (HR) tech startups in South-east Asia that can take advantage of present...
Telemedicine in the pink as Covid-19 gives shot in arm of nascent industry
THE Covid-19 pandemic has prompted a fresh wave of interest in telemedicine apps - with even corporate giants joining startups in ramping up services. While changing doctor and patient mindsets...
Gojek names new Vietnam GM; unifies regional branding
INDONESIAN ride-hailing player Gojek has appointed Duc Phung, the chief operating officer of its Vietnamese business, as the new general manager (GM) for the market, the company announced on Friday.
Private leaders in the public space: More business voices needed in politics
THE notable presence of private-sector leaders among first-time candidates in General Election 2020 is encouraging, especially given that Singapore will have to tackle some of its biggest economic...
Gojek cuts 9% of staff, shuts non-core verticals amid Covid-19 pressures
INDONESIAN ride-hailing firm Gojek is laying off 430 employees, representing 9 per cent of its regional headcount, while shutting down non-core verticals.
Gojek cuts 9% of staff; shutters GoLife and physical F&B verticals
INDONESIAN ride-hailing firm Gojek is laying off 430 employees, representing 9 per cent of its regional headcount, and shutting down non-core verticals as it faces financial pressure amid the...
Grab layoffs highlight cost burden when startups grow heavier
AMID the economic downturn, homegrown tech firm Grab has cut 5 per cent of its workforce, but will "double down" on the delivery segment by redeploying more talent there, chief executive Anthony...
Grab to cut 5% of workforce amid Covid-19 pressures
SUPER-APP player Grab will be laying off about 360 employees - representing just under 5 per cent of its workforce - due to financial pressures arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, chief executive...
Recovery uncertain but Gojek plans to stay the course in Singapore
GOJEK'S ride-hailing business has been recovering gradually since the circuit breaker slump, but the jury is still out on when it will be business as usual again, Gojek Singapore's general manager...
Co-working firms dangle perks as they brace for post-pandemic pressures
CO-WORKING operators have ramped up safe-distancing measures and monetary incentives in a bid to attract new members and retain existing ones amid Singapore's phased re-opening.