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Winning Secrets: How Health Sciences Authority’s ‘pyramid of care’ is redefining employee experience

CEO Adj Prof (Dr) Raymond Chua tells us how blending digital tools with personal touchpoints is reshaping how employees access support, feel heard, and stay empowered.

12 August 2025
• Priya Sunil

Suite Talk: How CareER CEO Walter Tsui aims to tackle the glass ceiling for people with disabilities in Hong Kong

"For me, disability inclusion is not a CSR initiative or a welfare topic, as many people assume. Disability inclusion is a business imperative and it is about business sustainability," says the co-founder.

12 August 2025
• Tracy Chan

8.6mn Malaysians to receive Sumbangan Cash Rahmah Phase 3 payments from 12 August 2025

The third phase of the STR scheme will involve payments of up to RM650 aimed at easing living costs for Malaysia’s low-income households.

11 August 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Resident retail workers in Singapore to get at least $130 pay raise from 1 September

More than 53,000 resident retail workers are set to benefit from the updated Progressive Wage Model recommendations, alongside refreshed job roles and expanded training options.

11 August 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Faces of HR: DKSH Thailand's Patiparn Rabiab on why HR must stop asking for a seat at the table – and start proving its value there

"We have a unique opportunity to align people strategy with business outcomes in ways that deliver meaningful and lasting impact," the leader says.

11 August 2025
• Priya Sunil

Malaysia to fully utilise RM227bn allocation for economic transformation under 13th Malaysia Plan

MITI has pledged to ensure that the RM227bn allocated to the economic sector under the 13th Malaysia Plan 2026–2030 will be channelled towards driving the country’s economic transformation.

11 August 2025
• Umairah Nasir

New people manager role badges in Singapore seek to strengthen leadership skills

The Responsible People Manager Role Badge, focusing on fairness, inclusivity, and performance management, launched on 5 August. The Progressive People Manager Badge, centred on team engagement and growth, will follow suit in Q4 2025.

08 August 2025
• Sarah Gideon

MSMEs in Malaysia employed nearly half the workforce in 2024, with productivity on the rise: DOSM

MSMEs made up 48.7% of total employment in Malaysia in 2024, while labour productivity improved across all sectors, new data from DOSM has revealed.

08 August 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Belonging over benefits: The power of work friendships

With Friendship Day recently observed, employees across Asia are showing that genuine workplace friendships matter more than ever. While compensation remains important, organisations must now rethink how they foster engagement and retain talent by placing greater emphasis on building meaningful workplace relationships beyond traditional rewards.

08 August 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Celebrating success: Globe Telecom wins big at HR Excellence Awards 2025, Philippines

Congratulations to the team on the six Gold, two Silver, and two Bronze trophies!

07 August 2025
• Chee Jean Wen

Chinese tourist groups will be able to travel to South Korea visa-free from 29 September 2025

This temporary visa waiver programme will be in effect until 30 June 2026.

07 August 2025
• Tracy Chan

2025 Smart City rankings: Hong Kong ranks 8th globally, outperforming Singapore

Tokyo ranked first in Asia and fifth globally. Seoul and Beijing also secured spots in the world’s top 15.

07 August 2025
• Tracy Chan

KESUMA opens employment centre and HRD Corp office in Sabah to boost human capital

The one-stop employment centre houses 14 key agencies under one roof, aiming to improve access to employment and training support in the state.

06 August 2025
• Umairah Nasir

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From cost to value: How APAC employers are reworking benefits in 2025

New data from WTW shows employers across Asia Pacific are rethinking benefits strategies to balance rising costs with the need to attract and retain talent.

06 August 2025
• Umairah Nasir

foodpanda Singapore celebrates SG60 with series of initiatives to recognise and uplift its delivery partners

“Singapore’s 60th birthday is a meaningful milestone to honour our delivery partners, who show up every day – rain or shine – to bring convenience and comfort to homes across the city. This year, we’re doing even more to say thank you,” said Bhavani Mishra, Managing Director, foodpanda Singapore.

06 August 2025
• Sarah Gideon

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Join us for an exclusive Leadership Lab: Discover what’s next for workforce systems and the future of work

Happening on 20 August, this closed-door session brings together senior leaders for a thought-provoking conversation on breaking silos, boosting experience, and leading transformation.

06 August 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Hong Kong Labour Department sanctions Amala for unjustified refusal to hire locals

This case marks the first instance since the launch of the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme.

06 August 2025
• Tracy Chan

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From cost to value: How APAC employers are reworking benefits in 2025

Join us for an exclusive Leadership Lab: Discover what’s next for workforce systems and the future of work

Behind the Win: The ‘ACE IT’ values powering Tam Jai International’s people-first culture

Behind the Win: Societe Generale champions talent mobility by building careers, not just jobs

Behind the Win: A focus on employee wellness and growth is fuelling the long-term success of MSIG Hong Kong

Why hiring managers need to treat recruitment interviews more seriously

Winning Secrets: How Health Sciences Authority’s ‘pyramid of care’ is redefining employee experience

Suite Talk: How CareER CEO Walter Tsui aims to tackle the glass ceiling for people with disabilities in Hong Kong

Black Rainstorm Warning Signal issued in Hong Kong amid severe weather

Hong Kong hoists Standby Signal, No. 1

Chinese tourist groups will be able to travel to South Korea visa-free from 29 September 2025

Hong Kong Labour Department sanctions Amala for unjustified refusal to hire locals

[Updates] Black Rainstorm Warning Signal will remain in effect in Hong Kong until at least 5pm

Winning Secrets: How Health Sciences Authority’s ‘pyramid of care’ is redefining employee experience

Suite Talk: How CareER CEO Walter Tsui aims to tackle the glass ceiling for people with disabilities in Hong Kong

8.6mn Malaysians to receive Sumbangan Cash Rahmah Phase 3 payments from 12 August 2025

Resident retail workers in Singapore to get at least $130 pay raise from 1 September

Faces of HR: DKSH Thailand's Patiparn Rabiab on why HR must stop asking for a seat at the table – and start proving its value there

Malaysia to fully utilise RM227bn allocation for economic transformation under 13th Malaysia Plan

New people manager role badges in Singapore seek to strengthen leadership skills

MSMEs in Malaysia employed nearly half the workforce in 2024, with productivity on the rise: DOSM

Belonging over benefits: The power of work friendships

Celebrating success: Globe Telecom wins big at HR Excellence Awards 2025, Philippines

Chinese tourist groups will be able to travel to South Korea visa-free from 29 September 2025

2025 Smart City rankings: Hong Kong ranks 8th globally, outperforming Singapore

KESUMA opens employment centre and HRD Corp office in Sabah to boost human capital

From cost to value: How APAC employers are reworking benefits in 2025

foodpanda Singapore celebrates SG60 with series of initiatives to recognise and uplift its delivery partners

Join us for an exclusive Leadership Lab: Discover what’s next for workforce systems and the future of work

Hong Kong Labour Department sanctions Amala for unjustified refusal to hire locals