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Thailand to revoke 60-day visa exemption scheme, reduce visa on arrival eligibility

The number of countries and territories eligible for visa on arrival has been reduced significantly, from 31 to four.

03 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Fair Work Commission Australia confirms minimum wage to rise by 4.75% from 1 July 2026

The national minimum wage will rise to AU$1004.90 per week, or AU$26.44 per hour, with updated arrangements also confirmed for award/agreement-free employees with disability, juniors, apprentices, trainees, and casual workers.

03 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Up the ranks: The Wendy's Company promotes Michael DeSantis to role of Vice President, Human Resources

After nearly a decade with the fast-food corporation, Michael DeSantis has stepped into a new HR leadership role focused on strengthening talent, employee experience, and organisational capability across the business.

03 June 2026
• Umairah Nasir

From AI anxiety to AI advantage: 9 big learnings for HR leaders on the future of work in Thailand

Transform Talent Thailand 2026 brought together some of the industry’s finest for a full day of candid insights, practical takeaways, and necessary wake-up calls on the future of work – unpacking how HR can lead through AI acceleration while keeping the human at the heart.

03 June 2026
• Priya Sunil

Malaysia begins roll-out of new-generation MyKad 2026: What you need to know

Wondering if you need to change your MyKad? Here’s what the new 2026 rollout means, who gets it first, and why most Malaysians do not need to rush to get the upgrade.

02 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Malaysia's minimum age requirement for social media usage now in force under Child Protection Code

Licensed platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube must now verify users' ages, as Malaysia introduces stricter online safety measures aimed at protecting those under 16 in the digital space.

02 June 2026
• Umairah Nasir

ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement to support quality jobs and drive next phase of economic development

The ASEAN DEFA is expected to simplify how businesses, especially SMEs, scale across Southeast Asia by creating common rules for digital trade, data flows, payments and online transactions.

02 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Haze in Singapore: What employers need to know to protect workers and support business continuity

With El Niño and a potential positive Indian Ocean Dipole expected to bring warmer and drier conditions to the region, employers are being urged to strengthen haze preparedness plans and workplace safety measures.

02 June 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Busting myths about working at a data centre: How NTT is energising employees through sport

Through rugby and pickleball, the telecommunications company brings sports and human energy into a workplace typically seen as technical and highly regulated.

02 June 2026
• Tracy Chan

Tropical Storm Jangmi disrupts air and rail travel across Japan

Travellers are advised to check the latest updates to their itineraries before departure.

02 June 2026
• Tracy Chan

Up the ranks: Trinh Dinh joins KMS Technology as Vice President of Global HR

With over 17 years of experience in organisational change, Trinh Dinh (Tracy) will be supporting KMS Technology in its next phase of global growth and transformation.

02 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

El Niño to bring hotter and drier weather to Singapore in second half of 2026, increasing risk of haze

Singapore could experience warmer temperatures, lower rainfall, and a higher risk of transboundary haze from June to October 2026, as El Niño and a possible positive Indian Ocean Dipole are forecast to develop in the coming months.

02 June 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Malaysia employers see strong work ethic and productivity gains from OKU workers: DOSM's new report

Nearly 81% of employers in Malaysia say persons with disabilities have a work ethic comparable to other employees, while more than 70% believe they contribute to workplace productivity and innovation.

02 June 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Industry Insider: Zuellig Pharma’s Victoria Herrero on the race to close healthcare’s skills gap

The challenge, the Chief People and Sustainability Officer shares, goes beyond hiring the right talent – instead focusing on reskilling teams to keep pace with digital transformation while maintaining operational excellence.

02 June 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Japan records population drop of over 3mn in five years

Across all prefectures, only Tokyo and Okinawa recorded population growth.

02 June 2026
• Tracy Chan

At the helm: Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation appoints Yasunori Izumi as President & CEO of Nippon Sanso Holdings Singapore

His mandate in this new role is to strengthen the group's capabilities and customer relationships across all industries the organisation serves in Southeast Asia, India, Taiwan, and Korea.

02 June 2026
• Priya Sunil

Central Retail Corporation shoots for the stars at Thailand's Employee Experience Awards 2026

BJC Big C, Thai Group Holdings, United Overseas Bank (Thai), Krungsri Consumer, and DKSH (Thailand) also bagged big wins at the annual awards gala.

29 May 2026
• Chee Jean Wen

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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

Industry Insider: Zuellig Pharma’s Victoria Herrero on the race to close healthcare’s skills gap

Breaking Barriers: Why this CEO believes women should no longer have to choose between leadership & authenticity

When employees feel the 'why': AstraZeneca Singapore's Country President on embedding purpose into everyday work

Hong Kong and Uzbekistan agree to discuss 30-day mutual visa-free arrangement

Thailand to revoke 60-day visa exemption scheme, reduce visa on arrival eligibility

Fair Work Commission Australia confirms minimum wage to rise by 4.75% from 1 July 2026

Malaysia begins roll-out of new-generation MyKad 2026: What you need to know

Thailand moves to simplify arrival cards with THIM application from 1 Oct 2026

Thailand to revoke 60-day visa exemption scheme, reduce visa on arrival eligibility

Fair Work Commission Australia confirms minimum wage to rise by 4.75% from 1 July 2026

Up the ranks: The Wendy's Company promotes Michael DeSantis to role of Vice President, Human Resources

From AI anxiety to AI advantage: 9 big learnings for HR leaders on the future of work in Thailand

Malaysia begins roll-out of new-generation MyKad 2026: What you need to know

Malaysia's minimum age requirement for social media usage now in force under Child Protection Code

ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement to support quality jobs and drive next phase of economic development

Haze in Singapore: What employers need to know to protect workers and support business continuity

Busting myths about working at a data centre: How NTT is energising employees through sport

Tropical Storm Jangmi disrupts air and rail travel across Japan

Up the ranks: Trinh Dinh joins KMS Technology as Vice President of Global HR

El Niño to bring hotter and drier weather to Singapore in second half of 2026, increasing risk of haze

Malaysia employers see strong work ethic and productivity gains from OKU workers: DOSM's new report

Industry Insider: Zuellig Pharma’s Victoria Herrero on the race to close healthcare’s skills gap

Japan records population drop of over 3mn in five years

At the helm: Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation appoints Yasunori Izumi as President & CEO of Nippon Sanso Holdings Singapore

Central Retail Corporation shoots for the stars at Thailand's Employee Experience Awards 2026