Experts Suggest that Southeast Asian Countries Continue to be Wary before Easing Up Restrictions
A few countries from Southeast Asia including Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam are eyeing economy recovery by lifting lockdown measures that have been in place for months. This includes reopening borders and public spaces in hopes of starting to revive the tourism industry. However, experts explain their concerns on how this would affect the number of future cases […]
transcosmos China part of 2021 Top 10 Recommended Customer Center Professional Outsourcing Brands in China
The Customer Care & Management World (CCMWorld) Editor’s Choice is held yearly to evaluate and award brands that have committed to developing China’s customer services. This year, marking the sixth anniversary of the event, transcosmos China was awarded to become one of the “2021 Top 10 Recommended Customer Center Professional Outsourcing Brands in China.” The […]
Aeris Communications Improves Quality of Online Conferences through an Affordable Voice Solution
After conducting market research with 500 Chief Experience Officers in India, Aeris Communications concluded that most of the Indian population do not have the right means to work from home. “Audio echoes and voice clarity” are some concerns that emerged regarding what commonly affects virtual meetings. The company launched Claerityai, which aids in removing background noise to enhance the quality and experience of […]
The Philippines – NCR to be under Alert Level 4 Starting September 16, 2021
Due to the rapid transmission of COVID-19 cases and the critical rate of health-care utilization, NCR has been placed under Alert Level 4 starting September 16, 2021. There are currently more than 50,000 active cases in this region alone, pushing the government to impose safety protocols under the new quarantine classification. Guidelines on restaurants, personal care […]
Nepal Preparing for the Arrival of 100,000 Doses of Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
The United Nation’s COVAX program is giving Nepal 100,000 doses of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine as part of its goal to help in protecting 20 percent of the total population. Nepal authorities are already preparing the storage units needed as these are set to arrive sometime between September and October.
Indonesian Government Hoping to Gain More Control on the Country’s COVID-19 Situation in 2022
The Indonesian government expects the pandemic to shift to an endemic in 2022 where the COVID-19 virus will be less of a threat to the country. This implies that they do not expect COVID-19 to be entirely gone in Indonesia, but they do hope that current measures being implemented such as improving health infrastructures, controlling […]
Mobile Vaccination Service Brings the Vaccines Closer to the People
To help speed up Thailand’s vaccination progress, Bangkok (the country’s capital) launched a bus service that aims to reach the more vulnerable communities such as the elderly. This adds a convenience factor to getting vaccinated, which is critical for those who cannot leave their homes due to age, physical well-being, and location among other reasons.
Delta Virus Continues to Spread in Singapore
Despite having high vaccination rates, Singapore continues to experience an increase in Covid-19 cases mostly due to the new Delta variant. Weekly cases have been increasing, reaching 1,325 cases in the last seven days from just 723 in the previous week. More than the rise in numbers, Singapore is also worried about “the rate at […]
Strong Economic Growth Amid the Pandemic Attracts Foreign Investors
The Vietnam market continues to defy the different challenges that the pandemic has imposed on the global economy. This can be seen in the steady support from foreign investors which garnered 97.4% of last year’s record and in the rise of foreign investment projects which saw an increase of 6.8% compared to last year. The […]
Asia-Pacific plays a big role in the Medical Device Outsourcing Market
With the expected increase in the number of patients for certain disorders along with the persistence of the pandemic, the global medical device outsourcing market is predicted to grow at a value of $83.95 billion by 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% from 2017 to 2023. International medical device establishments usually […]
