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Power in practice: How 18 leaders turn intentions into meaningful support for women

Leaders from Central Retail Corporation, Micron Technology, Razer, HEPMIL Media Group, and more have stepped up to lead, mentor, and empower people of all genders and generations to grow personally and professionally.

19 March 2026
• Tracy Chan

Maersk expands Singapore logistics footprint with new automated distribution hub

The new facility is expected to create about 500 roles in digitalisation and automation amidst growing demand for faster, more agile supply chains across the region.

19 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific & Singapore Airlines top list of world's best airlines for 2026

Among low-cost carriers, HK Express was named the world’s best for 2026, followed by Jestar and AirAsia Group rounding up the top three.

19 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Up the ranks: Renyi Yan joins Embed Financial Group Holdings as its new Chief People Officer

Yan will focus on building EFGH into a fast-growing organisation through leadership development, designing teams that actually work across regions, and creating an environment where talent can operate at pace.

19 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Bursa Malaysia to close for Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays from 20-23 March 2026

Businesses should take note of adjusted trading schedules, including changes to derivatives night trading and continued access to selected online platforms.

19 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Sri Lanka grants Wednesdays off for public sector institutions to help conserve energy

The move aims to cut fuel usage across government operations by at least 25%, while avoiding prolonged service disruptions.

19 March 2026
• Priya Sunil

ACTU calls for overhaul of gas tax as windfall profits surge in light of global conflict

As the global conflict pushes energy prices higher, the Union urged the Federal Government to replace the existing Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT) with a 25% levy on liquefied natural gas (LNG) export revenues.

18 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Leading instructional design providers in Malaysia in 2025

Work Inspires, Human Inc, and MIT Academy top the list, recognised for creating engaging and effective employee training programmes.

18 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Up the ranks: Bhaulal Salunke is Hyatt Centric Juhu's new Human Resources Manager

With over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Salunke is dedicated to creating a workplace where his colleagues feel supported, recognised, and empowered to grow.

18 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

50% toll discount for eligible drivers ahead of Aidilfitri weekend in Malaysia

This comes among a series of support measures introduced in the past few days, including an additional day of holiday, price controls, and cash assistance.

18 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Philippines' private sector can consider implementing flexible work arrangements amidst oil price hikes: DOLE

In efforts to conserve energy and reduce fuel consumption amidst the Middle East crisis, DOLE has reminded businesses that arrangements such as compressed workweeks or work-from-home setups can support these goals without compromising on workers’ welfare.

18 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Up the ranks: Standard Chartered appoints Brent McDougall as Head of Talent Acquisition, Asia alongside global remit for WRB

In his new role, he will shape the bank’s talent acquisition strategy across Asia, strengthen succession planning and internal mobility, elevate hiring quality and diversity, and drive global innovation in sourcing and assessing critical talent for the bank’s Wealth and Retail Banking business.

18 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Korea’s Hyundai Card boosts internal Gen AI use with hands-on training for leaders

By conducting Large Language Model (LLM) training for its leadership group, the company expects to drive organisational change from the top down.

18 March 2026
• Tracy Chan

Is 20 March 2026 a holiday in the Philippines? President's office confirms it

The declaration comes following a recommendation by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, expanding the country’s 2026 public holiday calendar.

18 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

T2 Tea to shut all physical stores and exit Singapore by end-March

The Australian tea retailer will close its three stores across Singapore, while continuing to serve customers online and through wholesale channels in the region.

18 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Singapore's Bearded Bella eatery to shut shop on 18 March 2026

The team has cited an abrupt closure on their lease as the reason.

Retrenchments

18 March 2026
• Aditi Sharma Kalra

Yahoo! Hong Kong to cease media content operations from April 2026

Yahoo Mail and Yahoo Search are not impacted by this development and will continue to operate as usual in Hong Kong.

17 March 2026
• Tracy Chan

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Up the ranks: Renyi Yan joins Embed Financial Group Holdings as its new Chief People Officer

Up the ranks: Standard Chartered appoints Brent McDougall as Head of Talent Acquisition, Asia alongside global remit for WRB

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Thailand activates crisis war room to support overseas citizens amid escalating Middle East tensions

ACTU calls for overhaul of gas tax as windfall profits surge in light of global conflict

50% toll discount for eligible drivers ahead of Aidilfitri weekend in Malaysia

Philippines' private sector can consider implementing flexible work arrangements amidst oil price hikes: DOLE

Over 14,000 company directors barred from leaving Malaysia over unpaid EPF contributions

Power in practice: How 18 leaders turn intentions into meaningful support for women

Maersk expands Singapore logistics footprint with new automated distribution hub

Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific & Singapore Airlines top list of world's best airlines for 2026

Up the ranks: Renyi Yan joins Embed Financial Group Holdings as its new Chief People Officer

Bursa Malaysia to close for Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays from 20-23 March 2026

Sri Lanka grants Wednesdays off for public sector institutions to help conserve energy

ACTU calls for overhaul of gas tax as windfall profits surge in light of global conflict

Leading instructional design providers in Malaysia in 2025

Up the ranks: Bhaulal Salunke is Hyatt Centric Juhu's new Human Resources Manager

50% toll discount for eligible drivers ahead of Aidilfitri weekend in Malaysia

Philippines' private sector can consider implementing flexible work arrangements amidst oil price hikes: DOLE

Up the ranks: Standard Chartered appoints Brent McDougall as Head of Talent Acquisition, Asia alongside global remit for WRB

Korea’s Hyundai Card boosts internal Gen AI use with hands-on training for leaders

Is 20 March 2026 a holiday in the Philippines? President's office confirms it

T2 Tea to shut all physical stores and exit Singapore by end-March

Singapore's Bearded Bella eatery to shut shop on 18 March 2026

Yahoo! Hong Kong to cease media content operations from April 2026