Covid-19’s impact on M&A and private equity in Southeast Asia
Deal flow has decreased substantially in the region since the pandemic outbreak primarily due to sellers being unwilling to bring assets to the market and buyers being concerned about the outlook. A lack of available financing amid more lending and investment scrutiny by banks and investors hinders around a quarter of deals currently in process.
Coronavirus: Asia not yet ready to work from home
MANILA, Philippines — Many companies in Asia are slowly sending their employees back to the office as the world reopens. But with the coronavirus infections soaring past seven million and growing, working remotely will continue to be a facet in the region.
Alcohol, tobacco and vapes, virus infection and WHO disinformation
In the ongoing Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in the Philippines, there are many prohibitions and closures — office or shop work, many businesses, and public transportation have been shut, strolling around and long travel are prohibited, etc.
