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Thailand to upskill around 1.8mn local workers for higher wages

This initiative is one of five policies that new Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit has unveiled, including boosting youth employment and accelerating AI adoption and training.
- 09 July 2025
- • Sarah Gideon
Singapore leads again in ranking of world’s most powerful passports for 2025

Holders of the Singapore passport currently have visa-free access to 193 destinations, followed closely by Japan and several key EU countries.
- 09 July 2025
- • Umairah Nasir
UK amends Employment Rights Bill to cover pregnancy loss under bereavement leave

The amendment would give individuals experiencing pregnancy loss at any stage the legal right to take time off work to grieve — seeking to offer much-needed support in such instances.
- 09 July 2025
- • Sarah Gideon

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Thailand to upskill around 1.8mn local workers for higher wages

Singapore leads again in ranking of world’s most powerful passports for 2025

UK amends Employment Rights Bill to cover pregnancy loss under bereavement leave

Luzerne marks SG60 with handcrafted tribute and a call for mental health awareness

Hong Kong’s Link Asset Management has reportedly laid off at least 50 employees

Winning Secrets: How Sands China keeps its people at the heart of digital transformation

L'Oréal China refutes speculation about a workforce reduction in Hong Kong

New Xpats Gateway integration in Malaysia aims to speed up expat work pass approvals

Malaysia outlines ongoing efforts and gaps in tackling workplace discrimination

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