Posts Tagged ‘business’
Latest Developments in Malaysia’s Terrorism Financing Initiatives
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Financial crimes like money laundering and terrorism financing have been increasing year after year. They are a threat to the economic and financial growth of any country which might have a global effect as well. A rise in such activities has a repelling effect on foreign investments. A recent…
Read MoreRise of Procurement Fraud in Southeast Asia And How to Prevent It
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes In recent years, procurement fraud, also known as contract fraud, is becoming more commonplace across Southeast Asia. With the region’s predicted GDP to be US$4 trillion by 2022, it is going to become the fifth-largest economy worldwide. This puts the ASEAN market in the international spotlight, further highlighting…
Read MoreGlobal Oil, Gas and Energy Outlook to 2024
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes As the oil industry continues to evolve, a preview of the state of the industry in 2020 is as follow. The start of a host of new projects and the rise of non-OPEC markets aiding the oil supply, the global oil supply will increase much more than demand.…
Read More4 signs that your organization needs a revamp in its corporate training system
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Over the last few decades, there have been huge changes in the corporate training systems in organizations. Gone are the days when students could just graduate, find a job and stop going for classes. Today, learning is really a lifelong process. Only those who are diligent in learning new…
Read More6 Reasons For Engaging In Corporate Training
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Corporate training is growing fast. It is becoming a trend to cultivate higher skilled employees who can contribute to the company success. Spending on corporate training is rising rapidly as well. According to Bersin by Deloitte, corporate training spending increased 10% in 2014, 12% in 2015, and 15% in 2016. …
Read MoreProject Risk Management
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Project risk management is defined as the process of identifying, analyzing and then responding to any risk that arises over the life cycle of a project to help the project remain on track and meet its goal. Risk management is not a reactive approach, but a proactive approach that…
Read MoreEnvironmental Sustainability In Oil & Gas Industry 2019
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The issue of environmental sustainability has always been a major concern for governments and players from the oil and gas industry worldwide. However, the increased consumer awareness of environmental, climate impacts and societal expectations pushed the industry to embrace and incorporate sustainability. Sustainability is now, the center of…
Read More4 Key Skills for Global Project Managers
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes As globalisation grows today, project management in today’s world increases in complexity. The great diversity of the world’s cultures makes it impossible for any project manager, no matter how skilled and experienced, to understand fully all the cultures that may be encountered. Cultural competence is key. Some of the…
Read MoreManaging EPC Contracts
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes There are several key success factors to manage EPC contracts. These types of contract are often referred to as Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts or Turnkey contracts. A properly drafted EPC contract ensures the contractor have limited ability to bring claims for extensions of time and additional cost. Organisations are…
Read More10 Skills to be a Successful International Project Manager in 2018
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes As project managers advance in their careers, getting certified in the field adds more credibility to their title and experience. Project management certifications are in demand and in the competitive and complex market, project management certifications hold a vital role in ensuring you stand out from the competition and…
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