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The 5 most and least expensive countries for expats to move to in 2025

While Switzerland is the world's most expensive country for expats currently, Mexico is the least expensive country in terms of the cost of living, with an overall score of 0.67 out of 10.

02 October 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Winning Secrets: EastWest Ageas Insurance’s hybrid strategy that puts people first and powers business growth

"We aim to support our employees, through the work environment we provide, to be more than an officer worker. We want them to live a full and meaningful life," Lois Dalida, Chief People and Culture Officer, emphasised.

02 October 2025
• Sarah Gideon

South Korea's airport workers on an indefinite nationwide strike from 1 October 2025

Workers across the nation’s 15 airports have vowed to continue striking until their demands for improved working conditions are met.

02 October 2025
• Tracy Chan

Malaysia maintains economic stability despite global challenges in 2025

Supported by key sectors, the country's growth was underpinned by services and manufacturing, while on the demand side, private consumption and gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) were the main drivers.

01 October 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Minister Indranee Rajah addresses Singapore’s decline in recent World Talent Ranking 2025

One key driver she highlighted lay in perception-based factors, or indicators, in particular how business executives viewed adequacy of apprenticeships, their perceptions of companies’ prioritisation of employee training and their confidence in Singapore’s ability to avoid brain drain.

01 October 2025
• Sarah Gideon

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The high stakes of crane lifting: Risks, challenges, and opportunities

As Southeast Asia’s construction surge drives demand for crane operations, Lieutenant Colonel Associate (CD) Frank Tan of The ISO Group highlights the urgent need for skilled planners, clearer safety standards, and a new competition aimed at raising industry excellence.

01 October 2025
• Contributor

Eligible Hong Kong residents can now complete arrival clearance document-free through facial verification at airport

Starting 30 September 2025, eligible Hong Kong residents only need to face the cameras to complete arrival immigration clearance, without the need to present any documents.

30 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

Winning Secrets: Building tomorrow’s ING by turning diverse voices into one shared vision

Marie Antonette Valenzuela, Head of Human Resources, ING Hubs Philippines, shares: "The business case is simple: when people feel valued and equipped to grow, they fuel innovation and resilience. That’s how we build tomorrow’s ING."

30 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Malaysia records upward trend in median monthly salaries, reaching RM2,793 in 2024

Meanwhile, the mean monthly salaries & wages increased to RM3,652, up from RM3,441 in 2023.

30 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

MOM and ILO launch first global dialogue on digital platform work in Singapore

It is expected to play a key role in the lead-up to the 22nd International Conference of Labour Statisticians in 2028, where new global standards on digital platform employment will be presented.

30 September 2025
• Umairah Nasir

How to renew your Malaysia passport online via MyOnline Passport

The service is currently only available for renewal applications, not for first-time applications or cases of lost or damaged passports.

29 September 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Parliamentary highlights: Key queries addressed by MOM over the past week

Among the matters addressed were the tracking of employees on medical leave, strengthening workplace support for women, as well as the employment of S Pass holders in the public sector.

29 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Macao announces 2026 public holidays and rest days for public employees

Office workers and public employees in Macao can look forward to 10 long weekends in the coming year.

29 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

How to build resilient wellbeing strategies to beat burnout in the workplace

HR leaders from Aqua Restaurant Group, Dr. Martens, New World Development Company, and Haitong International Securities Group, discuss the need for continuous innovation and adaptation in wellbeing to meet the evolving needs of employees.

26 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

Decoding the skills-first pay model: Why skills and performance must coexist

Two leaders share how blending skills-based premiums with performance pay ensures fairness, transparency, and business impact – affirming why organisations can’t afford to fall behind in the skills race.

25 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Minister Chan Chun Sing outlines graduate hiring progress in Singapore's public service sector

As of mid-September 2025, around 45% of public service graduate vacancies have been filled, with more than 300 new roles created and a traineeship programme set to launch in October.

25 September 2025
• Priya Sunil

Winning Secrets: TTEC’s Francoise Bejasa and Mhidzfar Taradji on redefining HR with heart and grit

From transforming site performance to championing a "No Door Policy", the award winners share how their people-first approach to HR has helped shape meaningful careers, strengthen community ties, and drive organisational success.

25 September 2025
• Priya Sunil

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The high stakes of crane lifting: Risks, challenges, and opportunities

Your invitation to explore the future of work with AI at a CHRO networking luncheon in Kuala Lumpur

3 ways employers can champion fair opportunity

Darwinbox announces global payroll for Singapore and Malaysia

Deel opening new doors: How businesses can expand globally with ease

Winning Secrets: Building tomorrow’s ING by turning diverse voices into one shared vision

How to build resilient wellbeing strategies to beat burnout in the workplace

Winning Secrets: TTEC’s Francoise Bejasa and Mhidzfar Taradji on redefining HR with heart and grit

Ringgit likely to strengthen ahead of Budget 2026

Singapore's MOM to update Occupational Disease list effective 1 December 2025

Mandatory EPF contributions for non-Malaysian citizen employees begin effective October 2025

Eligible Hong Kong residents can now complete arrival clearance document-free through facial verification at airport

MOM and ILO launch first global dialogue on digital platform work in Singapore

The 5 most and least expensive countries for expats to move to in 2025

Winning Secrets: EastWest Ageas Insurance’s hybrid strategy that puts people first and powers business growth

South Korea's airport workers on an indefinite nationwide strike from 1 October 2025

Malaysia maintains economic stability despite global challenges in 2025

Minister Indranee Rajah addresses Singapore’s decline in recent World Talent Ranking 2025

The high stakes of crane lifting: Risks, challenges, and opportunities

Eligible Hong Kong residents can now complete arrival clearance document-free through facial verification at airport

Winning Secrets: Building tomorrow’s ING by turning diverse voices into one shared vision

Malaysia records upward trend in median monthly salaries, reaching RM2,793 in 2024

MOM and ILO launch first global dialogue on digital platform work in Singapore

How to renew your Malaysia passport online via MyOnline Passport

Parliamentary highlights: Key queries addressed by MOM over the past week

Macao announces 2026 public holidays and rest days for public employees

How to build resilient wellbeing strategies to beat burnout in the workplace

Decoding the skills-first pay model: Why skills and performance must coexist

Minister Chan Chun Sing outlines graduate hiring progress in Singapore's public service sector

Winning Secrets: TTEC’s Francoise Bejasa and Mhidzfar Taradji on redefining HR with heart and grit