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Cotton On clarifies it has no plans to exit Asia, following media reports on liquidation

The company said Cotton On Asia Pte Ltd, mentioned in a notice of liquidation, was an inactive holding company that was no longer required, and that the liquidation "has no impact on customer, team, stores, suppliers, or operations within the Asia region."

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31 March 2026
• Priya Sunil

AirJapan ceases all flight operations after two years in service

Its aircraft and human resources will be consolidated into ANA brand's operations to expand the Group’s international business.

30 March 2026
• Tracy Chan

Malaysia to roll out traveller scheme for about 400,000 Malaysians working in Singapore

The upcoming scheme targets cross-border commuters, forming part of Malaysia’s broader push to strengthen social protection and workforce support.

30 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Gig Workers Act 2025: What employers must get right as enforcement kicks in on 31 March

Umairah Nasir speaks to four legal experts on the lawful obligations surrounding organisations who engage gig workers, and the potential impact surrounding misclassifications between 'employee' and 'gig worker'.

30 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Snapshot: Standard Chartered’s Seetal Bhatti on reshaping work with AI and unlocking women’s potential in tech

Speaking to Umairah Nasir, she shares how she is rethinking workforce strategy in the age of AI, including taking a ‘zero-based design’ approach to reimagining work and prioritising skills such as learning, unlearning, and adaptability.

30 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

All flight passengers departing from Hong Kong can only carry two power banks, effective immediately

The Airport Authority said the new restrictions align with aviation safety requirements recently issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization.

30 March 2026
• Tracy Chan

Malaysia's upgraded immigration system to be expanded to more checkpoints from 31 March 2026

The pilot implementation will be initiated in Senai International Airport, Johor, Bukit Bunga ICQS Complex, and Puteri Harbour International Ferry Terminal till 30 June 2026, in phases.

27 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Inflation rises y-o-y in Pahang, Terengganu across housing, utilities, and essentials in February 2026

Other groups reporting an increase in inflation across both states include transport, outfits and shoes, alcohol & tobacco, education, and food & beverage.

27 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Singapore and China universities make a mark in latest rankings by subject

NUS, NTU, and Tsinghua University did well for their courses in social sciences, engineering, and natural sciences respectively.

27 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Activate Malaysian Driving Licence to qualify for BUDI95 subsidy in Malaysia: JPJ

Drivers must keep licences active within 36 months of the previous renewal date to qualify for BUDI95 subsidy.

27 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Hong Kong’s major airlines announce further increases to fuel surcharges

Cathay Pacific will increase fuel surcharges by 34% across all short-, medium-, and long-haul routes.

27 March 2026
• Tracy Chan

Motorcyclists and pillion riders entering Singapore can use facial recognition from 31 March

This will replace the current system of using fingerprints at land checkpoints.

27 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Workers are holding on to their jobs while layoff pressures persist: Is ‘job hugging’ the new threat to HR?

We try and make sense of the new phenomenon where people are clinging on to their jobs in fear more than satisfaction, thanks to expert inputs from Kameel Vij, Intrepid Group Asia.

27 March 2026
• Aditi Sharma Kalra

PM Anwar advises private companies to implement WFH arrangements to cope with fuel costs

Likely there will be a policy rolled out soon to ask civil servants to WFH gradually and selectively; however, the guidelines are not expected to apply to frontline services in either sector.

27 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Family, cultural, and social support gaps drive early end to international assignments: Study

Although employers are providing more support than assignees recognise, communication gaps mean many aren’t aware of the help available.

27 March 2026
• Tracy Chan

Malaysia’s monsoon transition phase expected to begin on 29 March: MetMalaysia

The monsoon shift may bring variable winds, short heavy rain bursts, and stronger flash flood risks across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.

26 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Parents of Singaporean babies born from 1 April 2026 to get up to 10 weeks’ shared parental leave under enhanced scheme

Effective 1 April, eligible parents can receive up to 30 weeks of government-paid parental leave within their child's first year.

26 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

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Behind the Win: How AIA is redefining employee wellbeing and retirement protection in Hong Kong

Snapshot: Standard Chartered’s Seetal Bhatti on reshaping work with AI and unlocking women’s potential in tech

Workers are holding on to their jobs while layoff pressures persist: Is ‘job hugging’ the new threat to HR?

Faces of HR: Pauline Loo on leveraging AI to shift HR from 'reactive' to 'predictive'

Hong Kong’s MPFA proposes raising MPF income thresholds to HK$10,500 min and HK$40,000 max

New guidelines coming up for implementing competency-based HRMS in the Philippine civil service

Public advisory: ICA flags fake PR application response letters bearing its letterhead and forged signature

Malaysia to roll out traveller scheme for about 400,000 Malaysians working in Singapore

Gig Workers Act 2025: What employers must get right as enforcement kicks in on 31 March

Cotton On clarifies it has no plans to exit Asia, following media reports on liquidation

AirJapan ceases all flight operations after two years in service

Malaysia to roll out traveller scheme for about 400,000 Malaysians working in Singapore

Gig Workers Act 2025: What employers must get right as enforcement kicks in on 31 March

Snapshot: Standard Chartered’s Seetal Bhatti on reshaping work with AI and unlocking women’s potential in tech

All flight passengers departing from Hong Kong can only carry two power banks, effective immediately

Malaysia's upgraded immigration system to be expanded to more checkpoints from 31 March 2026

Inflation rises y-o-y in Pahang, Terengganu across housing, utilities, and essentials in February 2026

Singapore and China universities make a mark in latest rankings by subject

Activate Malaysian Driving Licence to qualify for BUDI95 subsidy in Malaysia: JPJ

Hong Kong’s major airlines announce further increases to fuel surcharges

Motorcyclists and pillion riders entering Singapore can use facial recognition from 31 March

Workers are holding on to their jobs while layoff pressures persist: Is ‘job hugging’ the new threat to HR?

PM Anwar advises private companies to implement WFH arrangements to cope with fuel costs

Family, cultural, and social support gaps drive early end to international assignments: Study

Malaysia’s monsoon transition phase expected to begin on 29 March: MetMalaysia

Parents of Singaporean babies born from 1 April 2026 to get up to 10 weeks’ shared parental leave under enhanced scheme