“With lockdowns and safe distancing measures being implemented in many countries, the ways in which we live, work and play have also been altered permanently. Many more are embracing e-commerce, accelerating the digital migration of businesses. Telecommuting, elearning and online seminars — such as this one — have also become the norm.”
While global free trade is increasingly threatened by populist rhetoric and protectionism, the Covid-19 pandemic has reiterated the need for businesses and individuals to be digitally-ready.
In turn, the government is looking to foster inclusive growth and innovation, urging businesses big and small to shift operations online, says S Iswaran, Minister for Communications and Information on September 16.
