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The old adage “absence makes the heart grow fonder” may have been proven beyond a doubt as many couples practicing self-isolation in China have started to file for divorce . This has led to the city of Xi’an looking at a record-high number of divorce requests since the local marriage registries reopened on March 1.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As harsh as it sounds, crises are an opportunity for improvement , development, and all forms of futureproofing. As the world endures the spread of Covid-19, what can governments, Malaysia’s in particular, do to weather the storm while gaining the confidence of the ‘rakyat’ at the same time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The event industry has taken a huge hit in light of the COVID-19 movement control order and general call for social distancing, with many workshops and training sessions being cancelled or postponed indefinitely. However, staying at home doesn’t mean learning, training, or picking up a new skill is impossible thanks to the uptick of virtual learning platforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Have you seen posts on Facebook about COVID-19 related articles being marked as spam according to Facebook’s Community Guidelines? As it happens, Facebook’s News Feed spam filter ran into a problem identifying what counts as spam and what is legitimate information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Malaysia’s Movement Control Order in full effect, thousands of Malaysians living in Singapore are in a state of limbo. Without the flexibility to travel back and forth between countries, Malaysians there will have to figure out accommodation for the next couple of weeks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retailers are seeing a surge in online grocery shopping as consumers stock up on food and other essentials because of the coronavirus outbreak. Both customers who want to avoid the crowds and those who are running into empty shelves at brick-and-mortar stores are turning to the internet to shop . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the world of fast-paced sharing and jumping to conclusions on social media, it comes as no surprise that a variety of COVID-19 related rumours and otherwise untrue information has started making the rounds on our feeds. Here are a few of those rumours debunked , and a reminder to check your news sources before sharing or forwarding.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the world of fast-paced sharing and jumping to conclusions on social media, it comes as no surprise that a variety of COVID-19 related rumours and otherwise untrue information has started making the rounds on our feeds. Here are a few of those rumours debunked , and a reminder to check your news sources before sharing or forwarding.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understanding market trends, search insights, and user behavior is vital to the success of brands - especially those who operate a significant portion of their business online. Google’s annual Year In Search sheds some light on what people are searching for in 2020 amidst turbulent times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A movement control order will be imposed from the 18th of March until the end of the month to contain the Covid-19 outbreak, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister announced the measure after chairing the National Security Council (NSC) last night.   “The government has decided to enact the measure, starting March 18 until March 31, throughout the whole country.   &ldquo...

Panic buying in recent weeks sparked by the spread of COVID-19 in Australia has seen supermarkets stripped of toilet paper, pasta and tinned and other dried goods. Woolworths will open its doors exclusively to the elderly and people with disabilities for a dedicated shopping hour , after panic buying due to the coronavirus stripped shelves of essentials items. Most of its supermarkets across the n...

Movies are being postponed, productions are being delayed, and live shows are being outright cancelled - all in the wake of the global pandemic that is Covid-19. While pop culture seems frivolous in the face of a worldwide health crisis, t he effect it has on Hollywood has severe implications on the economy . Not to mention, thousands of jobs and livelihoods will be put at risk with no real soluti...

Over the past couple of years, more and more people have started to work in shared spaces for a number of reasons. It could be due to cost, or it could be because they feel as though the environment is more conducive to collaboration. However, with the recent outbreak of COVID-19, the chances are that these spaces are seeing fewer and fewer patrons. How are these spaces keeping the areas clean, pr...

If you're getting fed up of being told to wash your hands for 20 seconds, or even getting fed up of washing your hands for 20 seconds, then you're just not doing it musically enough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coronavirus is turning global markets upside down, but recessions are fertile ground for disruption. And for savvy entrepreneurs, this equals opportunities . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID-19 has not only impacted the travel and tourism industry but also various different sectors as the world has become an interconnected digital sphere. In the retail sector, supply chain has seen some slowdowns and offline stores are taking a hit, but online retailers and ecommerce players are starting to see some surge. But what about your behaviour? Has your behaviour changed over the last f...

Recently the Australian government announced their economic stimulus package to aid individuals who are taking a hit from the COVID-19 outbreak by announcing payment reliefs for casual employees and independent contractors, including gig economy workers, that do not receive paid sick leave. And over here in Malaysia, The Perikatan Nasional government has launched a special fund to provide financia...

Alipay have set out an ambitious plan to become digitally entrenched in the businesses of 40 million service providers across China, in a move to gain an edge over rivals like WeChat and Meituan Dianping amid the coronavirus outbreak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many organisations are now being inclusive and interactive about setting KPIs for the team, including team leads . This means welcoming input not only from department heads and managers, but also analysts and team members. If you could set KPIs for your boss or leader, what would they be? We also speak to some experts about the kind of KPIs that should be set for our new cabinet ministers, under P...

As Italy undergoes a nationwide lockdown to fight the spread of COVID-19, the Italian government has announced a blanket suspension of mortgage payments to help its residents cope. We discuss Italy’s proactive measures to aid its people in this time of crisis, and how being the worst hit country in Europe hasn’t stopped the nation’s quick reflexes in dealing with this threat. See...

The COVID-19 outbreak does not seem to be slowing down. The number of cases that have tested positive is increasing daily, whilst many employees are being forced to work remotely. A pandemic outbreak of this magnitude has caught companies, and many industries off guard, with a shockwave tearing through their supply chains and businesses. So how exactly do you plan for a sudden disruption ? See omn...

Trust is an essential, yet often overlooked, ingredient in leadership . A decline in trust can lead to lower rates of compliance, and stakeholders i.e. citizens, businesses or employees (in a corporate setting) can also become more risk-averse, delaying important decisions that are essential to regain competitiveness and jumpstart growth. So how do leaders build and retain trust? We discuss. See o...

Working 9-5 is a very sedentary way of living, and you’d assume with all that stillness you wouldn’t be losing too much energy. So why is it that we all come back home from a work day totally drained? Turns out, scientists have some hypotheses on just that . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air travel during the coronavirus outbreak can be made safer with a few basic precautions - and taking a window seat helps . According to a study of 10 transcontinental United States flights by the FlyHealthy Research Team from 2018, window seat passengers have far fewer close encounters on a plane than people in aisle and middle seats, which thus lowers their risk of getting an infectious disease...

Experts say Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s new cabinet line-up is well chosen as it comprises candidates with vast experience in many aspects. We discuss the unorthodox structural changes in the Prime Minister’s line up, and the potential impact these experienced ministers could have on the country’s economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.