The pandemic highlighted the delicate balance between immediate business needs and long-term sustainability goals. Faced with high immediate returns due to soaring palm oil prices, many growers chose to maximise short-term profits rather than investing in replanting, resulting in stagnant yields and potential future production issues. The case underscores the importance of resilience and adaptability, as well as the need for integrated approaches that consider both economic and environmental sustainability.

The job market is also inundated with graduates who possess similar academic qualifications and specialise in specific fields of study. This has resulted in limited differentiation among candidates, making it challenging for employers to identify individuals with unique skill sets. With an increasing number of young Chinese professionals entering a VUCA job market, CVPID will efficiently connect Chinese graduates with international roles that require their skills and expertise, addressing the gaps created by the oversupply of graduates and the lack of demand for domestic job offers.