India tightens vehicle entry restrictions as Delhi's air pollution worsens
The new measures entail a ban on diesel trucks in Delhi, the closure of educational institutions and a shift to remote working.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Remote working has saved employees around the world an average of 72 minutes every day
Employees saved about two hours of commuting time per week by working from home, rather than from the office.
Sat Feb 11 2023
Why executive nomads should head to Lisbon
Many professionals now travel the world while working remotely.
Sun May 01 2022
Is remote working helping careers or hindering them?
In the US, more African American, Hispanic, Latino and Asian American workers want to keep the flexibility offered by remote working compared to White workers.
Fri Feb 04 2022
Why is everyone talking about 'bleisure"?
"Bleisure" is fast becoming the major travel trend of the future.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Working from home or in the office? Why younger workers might prefer the office
Remote working for these younger workers means having less contact with colleagues and managers, which could be destabilising.
Sun Feb 07 2021
Is the hybrid remote-office model the future of work worldwide?
Attitudes to remote working differ significantly among countries.
Wed Oct 28 2020
The rise of cybercrime in Malaysia - what you need to avoid
Cybercrime is on the rise with cyber-criminals taking advantage of new technologies and remote working platforms enforced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Oct 25 2020
By the pool or ferris wheel? Japanese theme park becomes new office for teleworkers
Some Japanese firms are reassessing using offices as 65 per cent of firms allowed or encouraged employees to work from home due to the pandemic.
Thu Oct 15 2020
App happy: 33 billion mobile apps downloaded this summer
This is largely explained by new user needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic due to isolation, homeworking.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Autonomy is the key to enhancing well-being at work says HR expert Latitia Vitaud
COVID-19 crisis has further reshaped the way we work, and for some office workers these shifts have intensified the feelings of uselessness.
Wed Oct 07 2020
Indonesia imposes 10% VAT on Facebook, Disney, Tiktok - Tax office
10% VAT on sales imposed on technology firms including Amazon, Netflix, Spotify and Google, as spending patterns shift with increased remote working amid the pandemic.
Fri Aug 07 2020
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024