article thumbnail

[Interview] PSB Academy: Up-Skilling In A New Learning Economy

YoungUpstarts

Dr Liow: We had one recent graduate who decided to join forces with his dad to manage the family-owned backpackers chain in Yangon, Myanmar. For an entrepreneur to be successful, the business must be able to solve a particular problem and there will be demand from customers.

Singapore 149
article thumbnail

[Review] The Rise Of The New East

YoungUpstarts

Rising consumer demand in China itself has also led its own manufacturers to favour selling domestically. With consumer demand booming in inland Asian cities, however, road, rail and air transport networks will take on greater prominence over sea transport. Traditionally, Asian coastal cities have ruled shipping trade.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Geography of The Great Resignation: What Is the Global Impact?

Board Effect

One survey of garment workers in Honduras, Myanmar, Ethiopia, and India found that many had no choice but to borrow money and go into debt. Ann Francke, chief executive officer of the CMI, said the January job market would become “even more fierce as employees seek out new roles that meet their changing demands and aspirations.”.

article thumbnail

The Secret Sauce of a Successful Smart City

Austin Startup

Myanmar, which has an exceptionally high rate of infant mortality, is providing pregnant women with a free app from Council member Ooredoo that provides health alerts with care information and locations of medical services. Improving the health of people at-risk. They may work for themselves instead of for everyone.