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Covid-19: the changing fortunes of industries and how businesses can thrive
With the Covid-19 pandemic causing unprecedented disruptions, many companies have been compelled to respond with new ways of working and doing business.
July 03, 2020
Global Economy
After Covid-19, things will never be the same again
“Only in a crisis are governments able to rally people to accept necessary but painful reforms. Every crisis is also an opportunity." - James Boughton, former IMF historian.
April 09, 2020
Covid-19
Sen Yue to delay completion of new smelting facility to end-June on Covid-19 disruption
The group has pushed back the completion from end-March to end-September, citing disruptions to manpower of contractors.
April 01, 2020
Covid-19
Apple closes all stores outside Greater China for 2 weeks
“Frankly it’s good that they do it,” US president Donald Trump said at a press conference Saturday. “We want to keep people away for a little while.”
March 15, 2020
Funds
Temasek to freeze pay, cut bonuses for a year amid virus
The move, which will start in April, will see Temasek halt all raises and salary increases linked to promotions.
February 25, 2020
Tech
Apple reopens more than half of its retail stores in China
As of Monday, 29 of 42 Apple stores in the country are opening, according to a review of the company’s retail websites, although some outlets will be opened for fewer than 8 hours a day.
February 25, 2020