SUBSCRIBERS

Tech is changing the way people help each other

Rise of online social networks, cloud-based sharing have lowered barriers to starting, supporting such initiatives

Claudia Chong
Published Mon, May 11, 2020 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

AUDREY Mah had just celebrated her second year at travel booking firm Klook in April when news hit that she was part of the mass layoffs brought on by the impact of Covid-19.

After posting an appeal for help on LinkedIn, she woke up the next morning to hundreds of reactions from the online community.

Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. Sign up here to get Decoding Asia newsletter. Delivered to your inbox. Free.

Copyright SPH Media. All rights reserved.