Liu Chuanzhi, the chairman of Legend Holdings, discusses how he founded the Lenovo Group, the world’s biggest PC maker. Watch the full video here… Looking for Best Executive Search Firms in China? Trust Cornerstone International Group – China for hiring the best talent!
Asia’s top recruiters revealed
HRD Asia today revealed the region’s most valued recruiters in its inaugural 5 Star Recruiter Award. Getting recognized in HRD’s exclusive award is especially impressive as the accolade comes in post-2020 when recruitment activity was almost non-existent. So how does a firm get rated five out of five stars in such a competitive field? The 18 […]
China making strides in Industry 4.0 revolution as advanced manufacturing outpaces EU, US, Japan
After China’s new five-year plan listed the development of seven key “frontier technologies” as the nation’s top policy priority, it is now home to the most cutting-edge advanced manufacturing facilities, ahead of the likes of the European Union, the United States, and Japan. The World Economic Forum has added five Chinese sites to its Global […]
4 top recruitment tips from CHROs post-pandemic
Yes COVID-19 will recede. And hiring will return to something like normal levels. But the recruitment landscape may never quite look the same again. Here are four predictions from CHROs on what recruitment may look like post-pandemic – as compiled by hiring specialists Easyrecrue. #1 Strategic employer brandingOne of the key selling points that makes […]
China Business Adventures with David Atnip
In this episode, we discuss the journey of David Atnip of doing business in China since arriving in 2003. Why is this useful? 17 years in China actually shows that many things have changed, but most core principles have remained the same. Business culture does not change, but the business environment does. He shares how […]
Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: China Unveils GDP Target for 2021
In this week’s episode: China’s new economic growth goal set at above 6%; Beijing formally ratifies the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership trade pact; and Wuhan’s dashed $18.5 billion chipmaking dreams Read the full article here… Looking for Best Executive Search Firms in China? Trust Cornerstone International Group – China for hiring the best talent!
Get Ready for Covid Passports
Last week our Life Sciences & Health practice hosted a global webinar on the current status of the coronavirus pandemic. Medical scientist Dimitri Lavillette explained the incredible advances of immunization in using your own body as a bio-lab in the development of a vaccine – within a single year. Dr. Richard Jones looked at a […]
Two sessions 2021: China Targets Tech Self-Reliance With Massive Research Spend
Over the next five years, China plans to invest substantially more in research on basic technology. The March 5 draft of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan outlines a drive for self-reliance in science and technology. The draft establishes three major indicators. From 2021 to 2025, China’s research and development (R&D) spending will increase by more than […]
Power Profilers: Singapore’s established woman leaders share pearls of wisdom to their younger selves
In January this year, Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli announced that 2021 has been declared as the Year of Celebrating SG Women. According to a report by The Straits Times, he pointed out that women’s contributions are integral to the Singapore story. Hence, the aim is to celebrate their progress and potential across society. Minister Masagos said: […]