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2025 ranking: English proficiency levels around Asia

Malaysia and the Philippines have done well in English proficiency, while Hong Kong, South Korea and Vietnam appear in the 'moderate proficiency' list.

04 February 2026
• Priya Sunil

Malaysia rolls out New Incentive Framework effective 1 March, starting with manufacturing sector

The framework is also expected to expand to the services sector in Q2 2026.

04 February 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Snapshot: More leaders expected to take on the dual responsibility of people and tech portfolios, says Naomi Shen

As Head of People & Technology, the HR leader sees AI as a powerful enabler for HR, but emphasises that humans remain at the core, driving processes and making critical judgments.

04 February 2026
• Tracy Chan

Winning Secrets: How Vena Group built one heartbeat across 11 markets

Anna Ho, CHRO, shares: "When employees began echoing our values in their own words, we knew we have found the right path. That was our moment of truth — when unity wasn’t instructed, it was inspired."

03 February 2026
• Contributor

Revolut plans to triple its workforce in Singapore over the next three years

Those hired will be prepped for high-skilled teams in engineering, product, data, and AI.

Recruitment

03 February 2026
• Aditi Sharma Kalra

Asian markets with the highest and lowest minimum wages in 2026

As businesses expand across borders, minimum wage rules remain one of the most closely watched cost considerations. Here's a handy guide to where each country and region stand in 2026.

02 February 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Winning Secrets: How PwC Singapore’s recruitment open house turns curiosity into award-winning talent engagement

PwC Singapore’s Careers Discovery Day has become a cornerstone of its employer branding strategy, combining authentic engagement with collaboration to connect meaningfully with early-career talent, shares CHRO Yee Deng Tan.

02 February 2026
• Umairah Nasir

India Budget 2026-27: What HR and business leaders need to know

The Budget targets economic growth through strategic manufacturing, infrastructure, and SME support, while aiming to promote competitiveness and resilience.

02 February 2026
• Priya Sunil

Reminder: Employers under IRAS' Auto Inclusion Scheme must submit employees’ 2025 income data by 1 March 2026

Submitting inaccurate information is an offence and may lead to penalties of up to double the amount of tax undercharged.

02 February 2026
• Umairah Nasir

HKSAR passport holders granted visa-free entry to Azerbaijan up to three times until 2 February 2027

Hong Kong travellers may stay in the country for up to 30 days per visit.

02 February 2026
• Tracy Chan

MOE Malaysia to recruit 20,000 contract teachers in preparation for National Education Plan 2026-2035

The move will also support preparations for the voluntary enrolment of six-year-old children into Year One, which is set to begin from next year.

02 February 2026
• Priya Sunil

Hong Kong halts mandatory seat belt rule for bus passengers amidst mounting controversy

Technical deficiencies in the provisions have prompted the repeal, said the Transport and Logistics Bureau, adding that revised arrangements will be introduced after fine tuning.

02 February 2026
• Tracy Chan

ESR committees introduce 7 recommendations to secure growth and jobs in Singapore

The recommendations by the Economic Strategy Review (ESR) committees aim to help Singapore navigate technological disruption, a low-carbon future, and a smaller workforce due to an ageing population and falling birth rates.

30 January 2026
• Priya Sunil

Faces of HR: Certis’ Yee Ling Lee on how trust-led talent mobility can help employees build resilience

The people development leader shares why creating value for both the business and the individual must sit at the heart of talent mobility, and how trust and curiosity shape resilient teams.

30 January 2026
• Umairah Nasir

New research flags growing gender gap as AI reshapes career pathways across APAC

The research by NINEby9 shows women remain concentrated in roles most exposed to automation, while men dominate emerging AI-driven opportunities, raising concerns about long-term career progression and leadership representation.

30 January 2026
• Umairah Nasir

KESUMA clarifies how gig worker pay will be determined under new Gig Workers Act

The Ministry of Human Resources has shared that gig worker earnings will be determined through the legally established Gig Consultative Council under the Gig Workers Act 2025, ensuring rates are fair, evidence-based, and sustainable.

30 January 2026
• Priya Sunil

QR code clearance to be introduced at Malaysia’s major international airports from 1 March

The phased rollout comes as part of wider efforts to streamline border clearance and improve efficiency, security, and travel experience.

30 January 2026
• Umairah Nasir

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Smarter payroll, better decisions: Will 2026 see the rise of the payroll-powered enterprise?

Scaling with integrity: Lessons from building a fully integrated workforce ecosystem for Malaysia employers

Winning Secrets: How Vena Group built one heartbeat across 11 markets

Winning Secrets: How PwC Singapore’s recruitment open house turns curiosity into award-winning talent engagement

Office-first, but can employees still ask for flexibility?

Key drivers affecting women’s decisions to delay childbirth in Singapore, and other questions addressed in Parliament

Hong Kong proposes legislative amendments to allow dogs in permitted food premises

Asian markets with the highest and lowest minimum wages in 2026

Reminder: Employers under IRAS' Auto Inclusion Scheme must submit employees’ 2025 income data by 1 March 2026

HKSAR passport holders granted visa-free entry to Azerbaijan up to three times until 2 February 2027

2025 ranking: English proficiency levels around Asia

Malaysia rolls out New Incentive Framework effective 1 March, starting with manufacturing sector

Snapshot: More leaders expected to take on the dual responsibility of people and tech portfolios, says Naomi Shen

Winning Secrets: How Vena Group built one heartbeat across 11 markets

Revolut plans to triple its workforce in Singapore over the next three years

Asian markets with the highest and lowest minimum wages in 2026

Winning Secrets: How PwC Singapore’s recruitment open house turns curiosity into award-winning talent engagement

India Budget 2026-27: What HR and business leaders need to know

Reminder: Employers under IRAS' Auto Inclusion Scheme must submit employees’ 2025 income data by 1 March 2026

HKSAR passport holders granted visa-free entry to Azerbaijan up to three times until 2 February 2027

MOE Malaysia to recruit 20,000 contract teachers in preparation for National Education Plan 2026-2035

Hong Kong halts mandatory seat belt rule for bus passengers amidst mounting controversy

ESR committees introduce 7 recommendations to secure growth and jobs in Singapore

Faces of HR: Certis’ Yee Ling Lee on how trust-led talent mobility can help employees build resilience

New research flags growing gender gap as AI reshapes career pathways across APAC

KESUMA clarifies how gig worker pay will be determined under new Gig Workers Act

QR code clearance to be introduced at Malaysia’s major international airports from 1 March