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Cybersecurity Effects of Coronavirus in ASEAN and the Path Ahead

Cybersecurity threats have always been a concern for governments, businesses, and individuals, but COVID-19 and the current state of fear and vulnerability have allowed cybercriminals to put a new twist on attacks that already exist. The rise in online shopping as a result of lockdowns has also exposed customers to greater cybersecurity risks. Meanwhile, remote…

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Mentors Should Adapt With New Industry-Specific Skills During Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic highlighted the need for mentors to equip themselves with a new arsenal of knowledge and skills as it gave rise to a growing demand for professional advice in more specialized areas, says an expert. “There is now greater demand for mentorship on more specific subjects,” Brazil-based Dennis Nakamura told Via News in…

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Five Trends That Can Propel ASEAN’s Growth in Post-Corona Era

The coronavirus pandemic hit Asia first, but its countries including emerging ASEAN—Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam—have to date recorded considerably lower transmission and fatality rates per capita than other regions in the world. “As of August 20, 2020, transmitted cases per million people stood at approximately 582 across emerging ASEAN countries compared with 16,737…

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Short-Term Rentals Outperforming Hotels in Pandemic Era

Both hotels and the short-term rental market are reeling from the coronavirus-driven travel collapse, but industry reports show that the latter is weathering the health crisis more successfully due to its different nature. “The features that differentiate short-term rentals from hotels—such as full-service amenities, living space, larger properties, and inventory in more remote destinations—have proven…

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PeerPull Bringing Coworking Experience Online Amid COVID-19

The initial waves of the coronavirus pandemic crushed many small businesses into permanent closure but at the same time empowered or gave birth to startups that were determined to harness the power of technology to add value to people’s lives. PeerPull is one of those businesses that emerged stronger from the unfolding health crisis to…

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COVID-19 to Accelerate Female Entrepreneurship

The coronavirus pandemic has created a great opportunity for many women to start the business they had always wanted and its “snowball effect” will inspire more female founders to take the leap and begin their entrepreneurial journeys, says an expert.   “We are seeing a massive influx of women trying to start their businesses, having…

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