Human Resources Online - singapore region

Standard Chartered plans 15% cut to corporate functions roles as part of long-term growth approach

The bank said the move comes as part of a push to improve productivity, lift returns, and invest in faster-growing areas including wealth management and corporate banking.

19 May 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Snow City Singapore to close on 30 September; 8 full-time staff to receive redeployment & severance support

Ahead of the closure, Snow City will run a public farewell campaign titled 'One Last Snowfall' from June to September 2026, aimed at giving visitors a chance to return to the attraction and mark its final months.

19 May 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Upskilling 101: Why Banpu believes building an AI-ready workforce starts with unlearning, not tools

At Banpu, AI readiness isn’t about chasing the latest tools or job titles – it’s about cultivating critical thinkers who are willing to question what they know, and how they learn

19 May 2026
• Priya Sunil

Fuel surcharges on China’s domestic flights rise again from 16 May 2026

The latest hike brings short- and long-haul surcharges up by 50% and 41.7% respectively from April's levels.

19 May 2026
• Tracy Chan

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global health emergency

The International Health Regulations determined that despite the outbreak, the Ebola virus does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

18 May 2026
• Sarah Gideon

New National WSH campaign in Singapore calls on employers & workers to pause, check, and make workplaces safe

The “I Choose Safety. Together We Care" campaign seeks to reinforce shared responsibility in workplace safety and health, with a renewed focus on everyday behaviours and proactive risk prevention.

18 May 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Skill-related underemployment in Malaysia signals gap between talent growth and high-productivity jobs: Report

While unemployment remains low and labour force participation is historically high, many workers – particularly tertiary graduates – are employed in jobs below their qualification level, pointing to persistent skills mismatches and limited absorption of high-skilled talent.

18 May 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Malaysia’s headline inflation rose in Q1 2026, as core price pressures eased

Headline inflation increased to 1.6% in the quarter, even as core inflation moderated to 2.1%, while the economy grew 5.4% on resilient domestic demand and strong electrical and electronics exports.

18 May 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Cisco announces restructuring plans, fewer than 4,000 employees to be affected globally

CEO Chuck Robbins said employees whose roles are impacted will be informed by their leaders – including timing, available resources, support, and benefits in each country. This will include a pro-rated payment of FY26 bonuses to impacted employees.

18 May 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Final stretch of Circle Line stations to open from 12 July, closing the loop for shorter trips and transfers

The completion of Circle Line Stage 6 will link HarbourFront to Marina Bay, facilitating direct journeys and expecting to save around 10 minutes on trips such as from Telok Blangah to Marina Bay.

18 May 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Hong Kong activates Alert Response Level amidst Ebola outbreak in Congo

The Centre for Health Protection will strengthen health screening at the airport for passengers arriving on flights from Africa.

18 May 2026
• Tracy Chan

Industry Insider: Meike MacFarlane on building agile talent in Lidl & Kaufland Asia’s fast-moving supply chain

From growing talent internally to strengthening culture across 10 markets, Lidl & Kaufland Asia’s Chief People Officer shares how the organisation is preparing its workforce to adapt to constant change.

18 May 2026
• Umairah Nasir

H&M to relocate Southeast Asia regional HQ to Kuala Lumpur, impacting about 30% of regional workforce

The Swedish fashion retailer said most of the affected roles will be in its Singapore office, with 78 positions impacted out of a regional headcount of 256.

18 May 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Hari Raya Aidiladha 2026 Dates: Malaysia, Indonesia & Singapore celebrate on 27 May, Thailand on 28 May

Wednesday, 27 May, will be a public holiday in across Malaysia and Indonesia, as well as in Singapore.

18 May 2026
• Priya Sunil

Thailand classifies hantavirus as dangerous communicable disease, mandates 42-day quarantine for high-risk contacts

Thai authorities have urged the public not to panic, noting that the country’s disease surveillance and emergency response systems remain prepared to manage potential cases.

16 May 2026
• Priya Sunil

Get ready: Hong Kong’s 2027 public holidays announced

Hong Kong employees can look forward to seven long weekends next year.

15 May 2026
• Tracy Chan

Alliance Bank Malaysia takes top honours at the Employee Experience Awards 2026

Shoutout to Maxis, CIMB, RHB Banking Group, and more for also bagging big wins.

14 May 2026
• Chee Jean Wen

Credible, timely, trusted, and always first to bring HR developments

Are you doing enough to prevent workplace harassment?

CARSOME and Darwinbox partner to reinvent employee experience with AI-first HR and native payroll for 3,000 employees across Southeast Asia

Talentbank announces winners of Graduates’ Choice Award 2026: Malaysia’s most-voted graduate employers revealed

From fairness to inclusion: 3 habits for managing diverse teams

Is your interview process a good reflection of your employer brand?

Industry Insider: Meike MacFarlane on building agile talent in Lidl & Kaufland Asia’s fast-moving supply chain

Breaking Barriers: How Crystal Lee is putting psychological safety at the heart of beauty

Faces of HR: Helen Snowball on balancing business growth with culture change in Thailand

Nearly 80% of Hong Kong organisations adopt “human-in-the-loop” approach to oversee AI systems

Fuel surcharges on China’s domestic flights rise again from 16 May 2026

Hong Kong activates Alert Response Level amidst Ebola outbreak in Congo

Get ready: Hong Kong’s 2027 public holidays announced

Hong Kong to waive 50% tunnel toll for commercial vehicles from 17 May 2026

Standard Chartered plans 15% cut to corporate functions roles as part of long-term growth approach

Snow City Singapore to close on 30 September; 8 full-time staff to receive redeployment & severance support

Upskilling 101: Why Banpu believes building an AI-ready workforce starts with unlearning, not tools

Fuel surcharges on China’s domestic flights rise again from 16 May 2026

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global health emergency

New National WSH campaign in Singapore calls on employers & workers to pause, check, and make workplaces safe

Skill-related underemployment in Malaysia signals gap between talent growth and high-productivity jobs: Report

Malaysia’s headline inflation rose in Q1 2026, as core price pressures eased

Cisco announces restructuring plans, fewer than 4,000 employees to be affected globally

Final stretch of Circle Line stations to open from 12 July, closing the loop for shorter trips and transfers

Hong Kong activates Alert Response Level amidst Ebola outbreak in Congo

Industry Insider: Meike MacFarlane on building agile talent in Lidl & Kaufland Asia’s fast-moving supply chain

H&M to relocate Southeast Asia regional HQ to Kuala Lumpur, impacting about 30% of regional workforce

Hari Raya Aidiladha 2026 Dates: Malaysia, Indonesia & Singapore celebrate on 27 May, Thailand on 28 May

Thailand classifies hantavirus as dangerous communicable disease, mandates 42-day quarantine for high-risk contacts

Get ready: Hong Kong’s 2027 public holidays announced

Alliance Bank Malaysia takes top honours at the Employee Experience Awards 2026