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HAVI to open first Asia Pacific TechHUB in Kuala Lumpur

Under the company's "Follow the Sun" operating model, the team working out of this new hub will take over work from colleagues in Lisbon as their working day ends, to allow projects to progress across time zones.

26 August 2026
• Priya Sunil

Up the ranks: Electrolux welcomes Pallavi Mishra as VP HR & Communications for APAC effective 1 Sep 2026

Pallavi joins Electrolux after spending nearly a decade at Honeywell, where she was most recently Senior Director HR for APAC.

25 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

From experts to strategic advisors: Shiseido's Michael Piker on why total rewards leaders need a seat at the decision-making table

For him, the future of total rewards lies beyond dashboards and analytics, with rewards leaders needing to understand the business, influence decisions, and help shape workforce strategy.

24 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

At the helm: Allianz Thailand announces leadership succession as Lars Heibutzki and Sanghun Park take on new roles

Effective 1 January 2027, Heibutzki will succeed Wilson as Thailand Country Manager and CEO of Allianz Ayudhya Assurance and Allianz Ayudhya Capital, while Park will take over from Heibutzki as CEO of Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance.

24 August 2026
• Priya Sunil

Malaysia's Home Affairs and Transport ministries lay out six immediate measures to improve security controls at KLIA

These six measures form part of a wider 17-point plan for KL International Airport and other international entry points, with longer-term efforts focused on technology, manpower, governance, and nationwide implementation.

24 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

At the helm: San Yan Ng and Jeffrey Hang take on new leadership roles at lululemon

San Yan Ng takes on an expanded remit after eight years leading lululemon’s China business, while Jeffrey Hang joins as Senior Vice President and General Manager of APAC.

24 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

New data reveals Australia is making progress on gender equality as workplace gaps continue to narrow

Data released in August highlights progress in women’s education and workforce participation, while showing continued opportunities to close gaps in paid hours, weekly earnings, and unpaid care responsibilities.

21 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Updates to the Singapore Arrival Card take effect on 26 August 2026

Travellers can expect up to 19 language options, smoother and more user-friendly navigation, and faster submission through passport scan autofill.

20 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Singapore plans new ONE Pass Track to attract global investment management talent

The Monetary Authority of Singapore's proposed talent route would recognise performance-linked compensation, alongside new tax and hedge fund initiatives aimed at strengthening Singapore’s position as an asset management hub.

20 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Singapore announces further updates to COMPASS C1 salary benchmarks for Employment Pass applications

The revised thresholds will apply to new EP applications submitted from 1 January 2027 and to renewals of EPs expiring from 1 July 2027.

17 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

More than a job: What makes young talent stay, grow, and build long-term careers

Competitive pay may attract young professionals, but what keeps them is often more personal: purpose, ownership and opportunities to grow. In this International Youth Day special, Jingting Li, Talent Acquisition Director, APAC, and Kim Huong Tran, former trainee, ADM, share their perspectives.

14 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Southeast Asia & the Pacific remains a global hotspot for youth–adult unemployment disparities: ILO

Even where the gap is improving, labour market discouragement, employment quality, and unpaid care duties continue to limit young people’s prospects.

13 August 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Winning Secrets: AOT Ground Aviation Services continues to build employee trust through communication and advocacy

Ladda Phayomthon, EVP - Administrative Office, shares how meaningful communication and employee advocacy have helped strengthen trust and engagement, and why AOTGA believes the future of EX will depend on more timely, transparent, interactive, and personalised two-way communication.

11 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

People don’t experience AI. They experience leadership.

AI readiness is not defined by technology alone, writes Yvonne Chan, Head of People & Culture, Jardine Engineering (Singapore); it is shaped by the leadership, clarity, and confidence people experience throughout change.

11 August 2026
• Contributor

Workplace perks are shrinking: Which employee benefits matter most in today's job market?

As organisations tighten budgets, employees are bound to look beyond flashy office perks and focus on benefits that provide lasting financial security, wellbeing, and career growth. Here's what to prioritise, and why it matters.

06 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Winning Secrets: UD Trucks Thailand puts DE&I at the heart of employee recognition

Employee recognition is no longer just about rewards. UD Trucks Thailand shares how embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into everyday recognition is helping create a workplace where every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered.

06 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Jetstar Airways to remove 7kg carry-on baggage limit from February 2027

Effective 2 February 2027, Jetstar passengers will no longer be subject to the airline's 7kg carry-on weight limit. Instead, the airline will introduce a size-based baggage model.

06 August 2026
• Umairah Nasir

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More than a job: What makes young talent stay, grow, and build long-term careers

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Qantas ground workers vote for strike action amid pay and safety dispute

Thailand visa exemption: 60-day stay to be replaced by 30-day and 15-day limits from 15 September

Malaysia's Home Affairs and Transport ministries lay out six immediate measures to improve security controls at KLIA

Updates to the Singapore Arrival Card take effect on 26 August 2026

Singapore announces further updates to COMPASS C1 salary benchmarks for Employment Pass applications

HAVI to open first Asia Pacific TechHUB in Kuala Lumpur

Up the ranks: Electrolux welcomes Pallavi Mishra as VP HR & Communications for APAC effective 1 Sep 2026

From experts to strategic advisors: Shiseido's Michael Piker on why total rewards leaders need a seat at the decision-making table

At the helm: Allianz Thailand announces leadership succession as Lars Heibutzki and Sanghun Park take on new roles

Malaysia's Home Affairs and Transport ministries lay out six immediate measures to improve security controls at KLIA

At the helm: San Yan Ng and Jeffrey Hang take on new leadership roles at lululemon

New data reveals Australia is making progress on gender equality as workplace gaps continue to narrow

Updates to the Singapore Arrival Card take effect on 26 August 2026

Singapore plans new ONE Pass Track to attract global investment management talent

Singapore announces further updates to COMPASS C1 salary benchmarks for Employment Pass applications

More than a job: What makes young talent stay, grow, and build long-term careers

Southeast Asia & the Pacific remains a global hotspot for youth–adult unemployment disparities: ILO

Winning Secrets: AOT Ground Aviation Services continues to build employee trust through communication and advocacy

People don’t experience AI. They experience leadership.

Workplace perks are shrinking: Which employee benefits matter most in today's job market?

Winning Secrets: UD Trucks Thailand puts DE&I at the heart of employee recognition

Jetstar Airways to remove 7kg carry-on baggage limit from February 2027