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Temperatures across various regions in Thailand to go up to 40-41°C between 31 Mar to 6 Apr

Hot and hazy conditions are expected during the day in upper Thailand, along with very hot weather in parts of the North, Northeast, and Central regions.

01 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Indonesia to start weekly Friday WFH policy this month to curb energy use

The once-a-week arrangement aims to cut fuel consumption and improve efficiency, while keeping essential sectors running as usual.

01 April 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.2% in 2025, supported by broad-based growth across all major sectors

Overall, while the country's economic outlook is expected to be sustained in 2026, the Department of Statistics Malaysia cautioned that global uncertainties may affect import costs and exert upward pressure on inflation in the near future.

01 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

The 4 shifts in global talent mobility every HR leader needs to track, as shared by OCBC's Joel Leong

Amidst megatrends shifting the global economic landscape, OCBC’s Head of Talent and Performance Management, Joel Leong, urges organisations to rethink mobility — not as relocating people, but as a strategic lever for deploying and growing capabilities across borders.

01 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Up the ranks: Sheila Bala now wears the hat of Standard Chartered Malaysia's Head of Talent Acquisition

In her new role, Sheila will focus on re-engineering the bank's TA team into a consultative 'Talent Advisory' unit that leverages AI and data to predict hiring needs before they arise, as well as identifying and attracting 'liquid skills'— specifically in digital and AI in the tech space.

01 April 2026
• Sarah Gideon

New guidelines coming up for implementing competency-based HRMS in the Philippine civil service

The policy will serve as a reference for agencies to move towards a system aimed at improving public service delivery, outlining core, leadership, and technical/functional competencies to ensure that the most qualified candidates are selected for government positions.

31 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Travellers attending Songkran festival in Thailand urged to monitor flight updates closely as Middle East conflict continues

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has called on travellers to either book a direct flight, or plan their trip in advance, as it steps up measures ahead of the peak season.

31 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Cotton On clarifies it has no plans to exit Asia, following media reports on liquidation

The company said Cotton On Asia Pte Ltd, mentioned in a notice of liquidation, was an inactive holding company that was no longer required, and that the liquidation "has no impact on customer, team, stores, suppliers, or operations within the Asia region."

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31 March 2026
• Priya Sunil

All flight passengers departing from Hong Kong can only carry two power banks, effective immediately

The Airport Authority said the new restrictions align with aviation safety requirements recently issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization.

30 March 2026
• Tracy Chan

Malaysia's upgraded immigration system to be expanded to more checkpoints from 31 March 2026

The pilot implementation will be initiated in Senai International Airport, Johor, Bukit Bunga ICQS Complex, and Puteri Harbour International Ferry Terminal till 30 June 2026, in phases.

27 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Hong Kong’s major airlines announce further increases to fuel surcharges

Cathay Pacific will increase fuel surcharges by 34% across all short-, medium-, and long-haul routes.

27 March 2026
• Tracy Chan

Workers are holding on to their jobs while layoff pressures persist: Is ‘job hugging’ the new threat to HR?

We try and make sense of the new phenomenon where people are clinging on to their jobs in fear more than satisfaction, thanks to expert inputs from Kameel Vij, Intrepid Group Asia.

27 March 2026
• Aditi Sharma Kalra

HSBC appoints first Chief AI Officer, as well as expands remit of Chief Technology Officer

The appointment comes after a recent report that HSBC is considering substantial job cuts as it seeks to harness AI to shrink its middle- and back-office operations.

26 March 2026
• Tracy Chan

New Zealand to disburse NZD$50 weekly to eligible working families as fuel prices rise

About 143,000 families will receive the temporary payout from April, for up to a year or until the price of 91 octane petrol falls below NZD$3 for four consecutive weeks.

25 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Philippines' construction sector tackles youth skills gap amidst digital and green shift

As the sector embraces digital and green transformation, a new initiative aims to equip young workers with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and green construction skills, in efforts to open up access to emerging job opportunities.

25 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Asia’s economy projected to grow 4.5% in 2026, with global GDP share nearing 50%

Latest data shows stronger intra-regional trade and sustained investment flows supporting Asia’s continued economic expansion.

25 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Singapore workplaces rank among the safest globally: 2025 WSH statistics

Workplace safety and health performance stood at a record low with fatal injury and major injury figures falling, placing Singapore alongside the Netherlands, the UK, Germany, and Sweden.

25 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

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Aviation authority imposes two-power-bank limit for passengers departing Singapore from 15 April 2026

New guidelines coming up for implementing competency-based HRMS in the Philippine civil service

All flight passengers departing from Hong Kong can only carry two power banks, effective immediately

Malaysia's upgraded immigration system to be expanded to more checkpoints from 31 March 2026

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Temperatures across various regions in Thailand to go up to 40-41°C between 31 Mar to 6 Apr

Indonesia to start weekly Friday WFH policy this month to curb energy use

Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.2% in 2025, supported by broad-based growth across all major sectors

The 4 shifts in global talent mobility every HR leader needs to track, as shared by OCBC's Joel Leong

Up the ranks: Sheila Bala now wears the hat of Standard Chartered Malaysia's Head of Talent Acquisition

New guidelines coming up for implementing competency-based HRMS in the Philippine civil service

Travellers attending Songkran festival in Thailand urged to monitor flight updates closely as Middle East conflict continues

Cotton On clarifies it has no plans to exit Asia, following media reports on liquidation

All flight passengers departing from Hong Kong can only carry two power banks, effective immediately

Malaysia's upgraded immigration system to be expanded to more checkpoints from 31 March 2026

Hong Kong’s major airlines announce further increases to fuel surcharges

Workers are holding on to their jobs while layoff pressures persist: Is ‘job hugging’ the new threat to HR?

HSBC appoints first Chief AI Officer, as well as expands remit of Chief Technology Officer

New Zealand to disburse NZD$50 weekly to eligible working families as fuel prices rise

Philippines' construction sector tackles youth skills gap amidst digital and green shift

Asia’s economy projected to grow 4.5% in 2026, with global GDP share nearing 50%

Singapore workplaces rank among the safest globally: 2025 WSH statistics