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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.

Those who had slept less than six hours a night the week before were four times more likely to catch the cold compared with those who got more than seven hours of sleep.  Are you getting enough sleep? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Korea has taken an interesting approach to deal with the sheer number of people testing for COVID-19 by introducing a drive thru testing area . The whole process takes about 10 minutes and it reduces the risks of spreading the virus even further by staying in your car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve heard it too many times: the government is too slow. Too bureaucratic. But could the solution simply be to inject more entrepreneurs into the mix? More inventors, builders and innovators, as opposed to analysts, strategists and experts at politicking. Could these innovators effect change? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local fruits like durian and jackfruit could change the way we charge our smartphones or electric cars in the future, according to a study highlighted in website Popular Mechanics. A group of scientists led by associate professor Vincent G. Gomes at the University of Sydney in Australia has found a way to turn fruit cores from durian and jackfruit into potentially high-performing electrochemical s...

With paranoia setting in amidst the spread of Covid-19 worldwide, people have taken to all sorts of unorthodox methods to keep themselves safe. A woman in China, for example, put her banknotes in the microwave to disinfect them . Spoiler alert, things didn’t go as planned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research shows your cognitive capacity is significantly reduced when your smartphone is within reach . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As fast fashion faces questions of sustainability amidst the industry’s current instability, brands like H&M have jumped on the “open innovation” bandwagon in an attempt to restructure their supply chain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Underground road systems help ease traffic and sometimes double-up as flood prevention tools. However, if you’re using a navigation system like Waze, chances are you’ll lose connectivity when you’re using these long underpasses. Waze Beacon hopes to solve that problem, and Malaysia gets to be the first country to test out this nifty lil’ gadget.    See omnystudio....

With more companies asking their employees to work from home to tackle the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to remember a few essential tips and tricks to keep yourself productive despite the change of environment. Working from home might sound like a dream, but prolonged confinement has its effects. Here are a few ways to keep that sanity while churning out quality work in your t-shirt an...

Different countries use different methods to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Vietnam, however, are using another form of virality to battle the spread of the disease - pop music and Tik Tok. By using an insanely catchy tune, Vietnam authorities have managed to spread word about proper hygiene and hand-washing techniques with extreme effectiveness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report reveals that Spotify is now asking record labels to pay them for promoting their artists . According to Bloomberg, the streaming platform has introduced a feature called Marquee that further connects artists and fans, but at what cost? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Officials are considering a series of draconian measures under plans revealed by UK prime minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday. UK public could be told to work from home for at least 3 months under plans being considered by the UK government to stop the spread of coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In what seems like a dream announcement, Luxembourg’s ministry of mobility has announced that starting Sunday, it will provide free public transportation for both citizens and tourists alike . We discuss some stats and why this should be a benchmark for other countries moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitspiration is flourishing on Instagram. The content — workout videos, photos of "ideal" bodies, inspirational quotes — is meant to help people get healthy, but science shows that it might be doing harm to viewers' mental health . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Abraham Lincoln famously said, “The problem with quotes found on the Internet is that they are often not true”. But, all joking aside, some people genuinely find comfort from motivational quotes , they find that they work for them. But do they work for everyone? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria Sharapova arrived in the US at age 7 with $700 but is retiring from her 17-year professional tennis career with millions. Here’s how she made her fortune . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auction houses have a reputation for being formal institutions, steeped in tradition and old money. Sotheby's was founded in 1744, Christie's in 1766 and Phillips in 1796. Yet in recent months, one has collaborated with a key figure in New York's post-punk revival, while another has listed works at starting bids friendly to even half-broke twenty-somethings. Are auction houses suddenly... hip ? &n...

Leadership is tough. It’s natural to lose motivation. How often do you find yourself losing motivation at work? Once a month? Once a week? Every day? It’s especially hard to stay motivated when you’re stressed. How do some people appear to be superhuman and get through it ? Whilst the majority of us might cave into the pressure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Ever since Yang di-Pertuan Agong treated journalists stationed outside Istana Negara to KFC and McDonald's in the last two days, more and more brands have headed over to the Palace and and the Prime Minister's Office to hand out food and beverages to fellow reporters. But is it all out of the goodness of their hearts? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.