Malaysia urged to stay alert on new trade policies

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia should remain vigilant as new trade policies from major global economies could impact the nation, says Datuk Ng Yih Pyng. On behalf of the business community, the president of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) expressed hope that the government will adopt pragmatic policies to support businesses, especially...

Goodbye to big tech’s big perks? Singapore workers say global techlash has come for their benefits

SINGAPORE: Big tech companies once represented the best of both worlds in corporate life – the boundless optimism of working in a field with seemingly endless growth, and great work-life balance padded with lavish perks and luxurious offices. But employees say the post-pandemic period has been a wake-up call for those who believed in the promise...