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Eligible travellers from 34 countries & regions can now access the Australian Immi App for visa applications

From 24 November 2025, visa applicants in 19 additional countries can now submit their facial biometrics and passport details through the Australian Immi App, as Australia’s pushes towards a faster and more convenient visa process.

04 December 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Ranking: Top 10 airports worldwide for business travellers

Among the top five are Singapore Changi Airport (second place), Tokyo Haneda Airport (fourth place), and Seoul Incheon International Airport (fifth place).

04 December 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Passengers arriving at selected Indonesian airports & ports in Batam required to fill in declaration form via All Indonesia app: What you need to know

Specifically, the requirement currently applies to passengers on international flights to Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Tangerang, Juanda-Surabaya Airport, and I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport Bali; as well as those entering international ports in Batam.

04 December 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Singapore to end work permit scheme for foreign performing artistes from June 2026

This comes as recent enforcement operations revealed misuse of the passes by syndicates. Existing performers can remain until their passes expire or get cancelled, the Manpower Ministry said.

04 December 2025
• Umairah Nasir

中國公民2026年9月14日前可免簽證前往俄羅斯

此舉是根據互惠原則，回應中方自2025年9月15日起試行對俄公民來華免簽政策。

03 December 2025
• Tracy Chan

Chinese citizens can now travel to Russia visa-free until 14 September 2026

The move is based on the principle of reciprocity, following China’s trial policy that has allowed Russian citizens visa-free entry since 15 September 2025.

03 December 2025
• Tracy Chan

Omnicom announces leadership changes following acquisition of Interpublic

As reported by the Financial Times, Omnicom will also be cutting more than 4,000 jobs and closing several advertising agencies as part of an immediate restructuring following its merger with IPG.

02 December 2025
• Sarah Gideon

ICA to roll out no-boarding directives to ban ineligible individuals from Singapore-bound flights from 30 Jan 2026

The notices will be issued to airlines to stop identified prohibited or undesirable travellers, as well as travellers who do not meet entry requirements, from boarding flights to Singapore.

02 December 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Their stories, our lessons: A call to lead with empathy in disability inclusion

This International Day for Persons with Disabilities, Sarah Gideon catches up with a few industry leaders from AWWA Singapore and Gojek Indonesia to learn about how they hope to shape the way we champion inclusion in the workplace.

02 December 2025
• Sarah Gideon

It's time to address rising insurance premiums and private healthcare costs in Singapore: New rules for IP riders

Here is what existing and new policyholders looking to make top-ups to their MediShield Life need to know, given the timeline of 1 April 2026.

01 December 2025
• Aditi Sharma Kalra

政府多項措施支援大埔災民

支援涵蓋經濟、住宿、交通、辦證、殮葬及情緒等各方面。

01 December 2025
• Tracy Chan

Support efforts for Tai Po fire victims announced by Hong Kong Government

Measures span finance, accommodation, transportation, document replacement, funeral arrangements, and emotional support.

01 December 2025
• Tracy Chan

How deepfakes and AI are reshaping workplace risk: What HR leaders need to know

Jonathan Isaacs, Asia Pacific Chair, Baker McKenzie’s Employment & Compensation Practice, calls on HR leaders to take decisive steps against deepfake threats — invest in training, stay alert, tighten verification checks, strengthen policies, and promote a culture of reporting.

01 December 2025
• Contributor

香港人以「維持體重」而非「減重」為首要健康目標

儘管健康意識提升，但最新一項全球調查顯示他們面對的壓力同樣攀升。

01 December 2025
• Tracy Chan

Hong Kong people prioritise ‘weight management’ over ‘weight loss’ as top health focus

Despite strong health intentions, stress levels continue to rise, a new global study has revealed.

01 December 2025
• Tracy Chan

Singapore claims top position in Global Talent Competitiveness Index, first time since launch

Switzerland comes closely behind in second place, followed by Denmark rounding up the top three.

28 November 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Hong Kong and Mainland enterprises mobilise millions in aid for victims of Tai Po fire tragedy

Leading corporations and charitable foundations – including Li Ka Shing Foundation, Lee Shau Kee Foundation, DBS Hong Kong, Lenovo, Alibaba, and Tencent – have pledged substantial donations and resources to support relief and recovery efforts.

27 November 2025
• Tracy Chan

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Behind The Win: Hop Lun’s people-first culture turns wellbeing into business performance

Their stories, our lessons: A call to lead with empathy in disability inclusion

Eligible travellers from 34 countries & regions can now access the Australian Immi App for visa applications

Passengers arriving at selected Indonesian airports & ports in Batam required to fill in declaration form via All Indonesia app: What you need to know

Singapore to end work permit scheme for foreign performing artistes from June 2026

中國公民2026年9月14日前可免簽證前往俄羅斯

Chinese citizens can now travel to Russia visa-free until 14 September 2026

Eligible travellers from 34 countries & regions can now access the Australian Immi App for visa applications

Ranking: Top 10 airports worldwide for business travellers

Passengers arriving at selected Indonesian airports & ports in Batam required to fill in declaration form via All Indonesia app: What you need to know

Singapore to end work permit scheme for foreign performing artistes from June 2026

中國公民2026年9月14日前可免簽證前往俄羅斯

Chinese citizens can now travel to Russia visa-free until 14 September 2026

Omnicom announces leadership changes following acquisition of Interpublic

ICA to roll out no-boarding directives to ban ineligible individuals from Singapore-bound flights from 30 Jan 2026

Their stories, our lessons: A call to lead with empathy in disability inclusion

It's time to address rising insurance premiums and private healthcare costs in Singapore: New rules for IP riders

政府多項措施支援大埔災民

Support efforts for Tai Po fire victims announced by Hong Kong Government

How deepfakes and AI are reshaping workplace risk: What HR leaders need to know

香港人以「維持體重」而非「減重」為首要健康目標

Hong Kong people prioritise ‘weight management’ over ‘weight loss’ as top health focus

Singapore claims top position in Global Talent Competitiveness Index, first time since launch

Hong Kong and Mainland enterprises mobilise millions in aid for victims of Tai Po fire tragedy