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A snapshot of Malaysia's economic performance in Q2 2025

Growth momentum was primarily supported by the services sector on the supply side, while on the demand side, private consumption and investment remained the key drivers.

04 September 2025
• Priya Sunil

Hong Kong High Court finds foodpanda liable, orders HK$1.3mn compensation to rider injured during typhoon

The Judge ruled that the platform breached the Government’s code of practice and failed to provide a safe working system and effective communication during adverse weather.

04 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

Shaping future leaders: How Swire Properties empowers Hong Kong’s Gen Z through placemaking

At a recent media session, HRO’s Tracy Chan spoke with the Chief Executive, current SPPA students, and alumni to uncover what makes a youth empowerment initiative truly impactful.

04 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

Danish jewellery brand Pandora to shut 100 stores in China, amidst reports of large-scale layoffs

The move follows a 15% drop in comparable sales in the country during the second quarter of 2025.

04 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

China to trial visa-free policy for Russian travellers starting 15 September 2025

Ordinary passport holders from Russia will be able to enter China visa-free and stay for up to 30 days.

04 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

Supervisors & officers of community rehabilitation centres now recognised as employees under Malaysia's Employment Act 1955

This group will now receive KWSP and PERKESO contributions and serve under contract. Further, their working hours will not exceed the limit of 45 hours per week defined by the Employment Act.

03 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Chief people officers perceive short-term labour market caution amidst long-term opportunities for workforce transformation: WEF

When asked about labour market expectations for the year ahead, 42% of CPOs expect no change, with the remainder split between somewhat weaker or somewhat stronger.

03 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

MOM shares details on enhanced certification subsidy for HR professionals effective 1 Oct 2025

First announced by the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce on 10 July, the temporary enhanced subsidy for HR certification is part of the Government’s efforts to help businesses strengthen HR capabilities to navigate the volatile environment.

03 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Faces of HR: Why Edelman's Amanda Lam believes resilience is about leading with intention, even when things are uncertain

The Senior Director & Head of People – SEA, Edelman, shares how resilience, purpose, and even patience from hobbies help her navigate the toughest moments – and why leaders must remember they are always shaping culture, consciously or not.

03 September 2025
• Priya Sunil

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Behind the Win: Empowering employees through recognition is how HKJC Retail inspires performance and growth

By celebrating progress, empowering teams, and investing in people, HKJC Retail is elevating the employee experience, and building a resilient, high-performing workforce ready for the future.

03 September 2025
• Contributor

Up the ranks: Lynn See is now Head of People for Cathay across both SEA & Oceania regions

Her appointment is part of the Group’s latest management restructure aimed at strengthening its regional presence.

02 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

Melaka strengthens TVET and STEM focus as unemployment falls below national average

This is backed by the rapid expansion of the industrial sector, which now comprises more than 395 manufacturing industries generating over 400,000 job opportunities.

02 September 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Phase 1 of Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link project on track to be completed by January 2027

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Zafrul shared that through the Economic Catalyst Project initiative, the government plans to attract more investment and establish new logistics hubs and industrial parks along the ECRL route.

02 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Kuraray Asia Pacific opens Technical Center at Singapore Science Park to support Asian market

The center also aims to accelerate market development and secure global talent through collaboration with a wide range of people and companies.

02 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Singapore employees and employers continued to resolve employment disputes amicably in 2024, with 90% resolved

According to MOM and TADM's latest report, 94% of the employees who lodged salary claims in the year fully recovered their salaries at TADM and ECT - similar to in 2023.

02 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Nine arrested in Hong Kong Immigration crackdown on illegal workers

The arrests included seven suspected illegal workers and two suspected employers.

02 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

Top One Dance Club & Chinese Cuisine sanctioned by Hong Kong Labour Department for displacing local workers with imported labour

The Labour Department has withdrawn the company’s approvals-in-principle for importing workers, and will not process any new applications for a period of two years.

02 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

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HKPC introduces new childcare leave to support working parents from 1 September 2025

Shaping future leaders: How Swire Properties empowers Hong Kong’s Gen Z through placemaking

Faces of HR: Why Edelman's Amanda Lam believes resilience is about leading with intention, even when things are uncertain

17 arrested in Singapore for suspected illegal employment and false work pass declarations

ESD Malaysia opens MYXpats Centre in Klang Valley to streamline expatriate services

Hong Kong Observatory has issued Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 under Typhoon Tapah

Hong Kong High Court finds foodpanda liable, orders HK$1.3mn compensation to rider injured during typhoon

China to trial visa-free policy for Russian travellers starting 15 September 2025

A snapshot of Malaysia's economic performance in Q2 2025

Hong Kong High Court finds foodpanda liable, orders HK$1.3mn compensation to rider injured during typhoon

Shaping future leaders: How Swire Properties empowers Hong Kong’s Gen Z through placemaking

Danish jewellery brand Pandora to shut 100 stores in China, amidst reports of large-scale layoffs

China to trial visa-free policy for Russian travellers starting 15 September 2025

Supervisors & officers of community rehabilitation centres now recognised as employees under Malaysia's Employment Act 1955

Chief people officers perceive short-term labour market caution amidst long-term opportunities for workforce transformation: WEF

MOM shares details on enhanced certification subsidy for HR professionals effective 1 Oct 2025

Faces of HR: Why Edelman's Amanda Lam believes resilience is about leading with intention, even when things are uncertain

Behind the Win: Empowering employees through recognition is how HKJC Retail inspires performance and growth

Up the ranks: Lynn See is now Head of People for Cathay across both SEA & Oceania regions

Melaka strengthens TVET and STEM focus as unemployment falls below national average

Phase 1 of Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link project on track to be completed by January 2027

Kuraray Asia Pacific opens Technical Center at Singapore Science Park to support Asian market

Singapore employees and employers continued to resolve employment disputes amicably in 2024, with 90% resolved

Nine arrested in Hong Kong Immigration crackdown on illegal workers

Top One Dance Club & Chinese Cuisine sanctioned by Hong Kong Labour Department for displacing local workers with imported labour