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According to experts in the field, the allocation for higher education in the country under Budget 2022 won’t be enough to help the sector recover from the effects of the pandemic. With many institutions feeling the financial burden of shifting to online learning, the government will have to channel more aid to an industry that was previously a major contributor to the national economy. Image Credit: New Straits Times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cryptocurrency is a fascinating concept, but it can feel intimidating or confusing to newcomers. Despite that, there are a growing number of women artists, coders, entrepreneurs and investors embracing cryptocurrency and NFTs, and advocating for other women to join the blockchain movement and bridge the gender gap in this quickly expanding space. Image Credit: Moose Photos | PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia has been behind the rest of the region when it comes to the roll out of Electric Vehicles - and the infrastructure that’s needed to support them. But will the removal of Taxes, as announced in the National Budget 2022, be enough to spur growth in the industry and encourage more Malaysians to buy? Image Credit: ALDECA studio | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an effort to attract more digital nomads, Portugal has passed a batch of labour laws designed to protect workers, including fines for employers calling workers after hours, and requiring companies to pay for work from home expenses such as internet and electricity. Image Credit: Greta Hoffman | PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many working Malaysians will need to play catch up but the question is, how many of them would achieve the required basic savings by the age of 55? The EPF estimates that members will need to work between an extra four to six years to rebuild the savings that have been utilised during the pandemic. Image Credit: Visual Stories || Micheile | UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has changed public sentiment as well as the way we view different professions. While teachers used to be the most trusted profession in Malaysia, that spot has now been taken by an equally important occupation. On the opposite end of the spectrum are the least trusted professions, and politicians seem to score highly on that list all around the world. Image Credit: Oles kanebckuu | Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) launched the country’s first 5G network on Wednesday of last week, in a bid to provide faster Internet facilities for the people. Image Credit: The Edge MarketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems that retailers and brands are on the path to actively supporting the circular economy, as overall, consumer consciousness about environmental, social, and governance issues and policy is taking hold. So how are international and Malaysian consumers approaching more sustainable consumption? Image Credit: metamorworks | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated the  Age of  the  Consumer – a concept that consumers are more empowered than  ever as they can access information about products and services over the Internet in real time. This is exceptionally evident amid COVID-19, as consumers were forced to change their behaviors, particularly noted in the pivot towards the digital space. They want more  personalized  content, faster service, better experiences – and they want them all now. To read up more on the report by Hubspot and Talkwalker on Social Media Trends 2022 Global report, click here. Image Credit: Lightspring | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With air travel to be reinstated at the end of the month between Singapore and Johor, we take a look at how that will work, hopes for more links with Sarawak and Penang in the future, and how business travellers can benefit from this. Image Credit: Tuah Roslan | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.