MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach – 18 August 2021 – Global recruitment specialists Michael Page Philippines witnessed the number of successful job moves rise in Q2 2021 compared to Q1 with an overall 45% increase. According to job placement data shared by Michael Page, growth was also observed within sectors such as Digital (up 38%), Technology (up 18%) and Financial Services & Fintech (up 22%).

Albert Pérez, Regional Director of Michael Page Philippines

Albert Pérez, Regional Director of Michael Page Philippines observes, “With the COVID-19 pandemic, the reality is that a lot of companies have to transform themselves digitally in the Philippines. This is really driving the jobs especially with a variety of consumer online services such as e-wallets, delivery, transportation and goods services.”

This has steered the job movement in the digital space up 38% in Q2 from Q1. “We see a strong demand for professionals at all levels where companies have quickly adjusted to the rapidly evolving business landscape, often needing to bring in external skills sets to accelerate digital upgrades,” observes Albert Pérez.  

Similarly, job placements in technology have seen an optimistic 18% increase as this demand for e-commerce capabilities and digital currency is earmarked for further growth. According to the Michael Page Philippines Talent Trends 2021 report, this has led to an increased demand in hiring for roles like mobile and web application developer. With accelerated digitalisation, the rise in cybercrimes, such as phishing and internet scams, have also increased during the pandemic. This indicates business and hiring opportunities in technology specialities, such as cybersecurity.

Hiring in the Philippines’ Financial Services sector also rose (up 22%) in Q2 2021 led by growth in the Fintech and insurance spaces. “The talent acquisition market is competitive in specialist fields, and the implementation of IFRS 17, a global standard designed to achieve a consistent, principle-based accounting for insurance contracts by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), has created demand for talent. The pandemic has also accelerated the digital transformation in the banking sector. Fintech capabilities have to be quickly set up to ensure customer interactions remain effective and to assist customers with any urgent liquidity needs,” comments Albert Pérez.

Source: Michael Page Philippines’ proprietary data

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• New DHL whitepaper: renewed economic growth in ASEAN countries will give rise to demand for logistics services as trade recovers
• Road freight to grow substantially with regulatory initiatives, economic rebound, e-commerce boom and increasing demand for sustainable logistics solutions in the region

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 August 2021 – DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international freight specialist division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, foresees a strong and sustained growth in cross-border road transportation in Southeast Asia where the e-commerce sector is expected to grow 5.5% in 2021. The predicted upswing is also driven by the renewed growth in many of Southeast Asia’s leading economies, as manufacturing rebounds and companies regionalize and diversify their supply chains. These trends are outlined in the whitepaper, “Southeast Asia Freight: The Road to Growth”, released today.   

“With the easing of trade restrictions and implementation of new regulatory initiatives in the region such as the ASEAN Customs Transit System and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, trade cooperation will continue to strengthen and bolster intra-Asia trade. This augurs well for ASEAN countries as they gear up to bounce back strongly from the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Kelvin Leung, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific.

One of the most significant developments is the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) introduced in 2020, which allows operators to move goods seamlessly across multiple ASEAN borders with a single guarantee that covers duties and taxes for the entire journey.

Road freight: an attractive and sustainable logistics solution on the rise

With East Asian economies expected to drive trade growth in 2021, the ASEAN road freight market is expected to witness a CAGR of greater than 8% during the forecasted period of 2020-2025. The rise in e-commerce consumer spending and B2B e-commerce, which is predicted to see a 70% increase by 2027, is also pushing demand for door-to-door logistics solutions.

“Road freight is now playing a more significant role in international long-haul solutions across Asia as it offers a cost effective and sustainable option. As we have seen in the last year with volatile air and ocean freight rates during the Covid-19 pandemic, road or multimodal solutions have offered more stable pricing, capacity, and easier border access in Southeast Asia,” said Thomas Tieber, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Southeast Asia.

Road freight is significantly cheaper and generates less emissions than air freight, while offering increased security and faster lead times than ocean freight. Road solutions are also highly flexible with trucks able to manage door-to-door local, cross-border, long-haul and short-haul deliveries.

Increasingly, customers are choosing to truck their short- and long-haul shipments for part of, or the entire journey due to the reduced carbon emissions it offers as compared to airfreight. An air-road shipment from Jakarta to Bangkok via Singapore cuts carbon emissions by half, in addition to cost savings of 35%, as compared to a direct flight, while trucking a shipment from Singapore to China reduces carbon footprint by 83% as compared to airfreight.

“Road logistics is seeing a greener future, powered by technology to become more efficient and secure, and being more sustainable with carbon efficient fuels. Together, these factors are transforming the road freight sector and creating ever more attractive and sustainable logistics solutions,” added Tieber.

Note to editors:

In Southeast Asia, the market share of road freight transportation is expected to grow substantially with new initiatives and an imminent economic recovery.  Read more on DHL’s Logistics of Things.

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The successful internet holding company launched an online flower delivery service down south

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach – 18 August 2021 – Six years after the inception of Southeast Asia’s online leading flower delivery service Flower Chimp, its parent company Limitless Technology has launched “Bloomeroo” as its foray into Australia. Currently available in Perth and its suburbs, Bloomeroo is Limitless Technology’s expansion into the market down under, offering fresh flower delivery service to its customers.

Bloomeroo marks a milestone in Limitless Technology’s company history – it is the internet holding company’s first investment into a market outside of Southeast Asia’s e-commerce arena. It follows the success recipe of Flower Chimp’s: offering high-quality floral products with on-time delivery, however with an assortment tailored to the Australian market. For Bloomeroo’s case, it goes a step further than its predecessors. Currently, it is the only online florist in Australia that offers short product videos to give customers a clear sense of how the flower arrangements look.

“We have a lot of exciting things in the pipeline for Bloomeroo, and we’re excited to offer gifts and floral arrangements straight to customers’ doorstep all across Australia very soon”, comments Niklas Frassa, COO of Limitless Technology, “Bloomeroo is not only a step forward in our company but also a further proof of our commitment to quality and superior customer service”.

Besides offering products suitable for all of life’s occasions, Bloomeroo also offers same-day delivery for orders that are made before its daily 2PM cut-off time. This has proven beneficial for customers who need last-minute gifts or have an unexpected occasion coming up in their daily lives. For most of Bloomeroo’s flower arrangements, customers can tailor it even further by choosing to have it delivered with a vase or as a bouquet with their signature wrappers.

Bloomeroo aims to expand to more areas in Australia over the next months. According to Frassa, the new brand is also releasing new flower arrangements weekly to keep up with floral trends and customer demands.

To find out more about, visit https://www.bloomeroo.com.au.

About Limitless Technology:

Limitless Technology is an internet holding company with a track record of launching and scaling e-commerce businesses in Southeast Asia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the company possesses an online presence in six countries.

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