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Yubico and TBWA\Singapore open regional hubs in Singapore

Both the Yubico headquarters and TBWA\Singapore’s Innovation Lab will see significant investments in talent development, with programmes aimed to equip professionals with industry-relevant skills.

03 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

MOM Committee of Supply 2026: Singapore to raise retirement age to 64 & re-employment age to 69 from 1 July 2026

Commenting on the need for the changes, Senior Minister of State for Manpower, Dr Koh Poh Koon, said they "shape social norms around ageing and work, giving seniors confidence to stay on, and giving employers the clarity to plan for and retain experienced workers."

03 March 2026
• Priya Sunil

MOM Committee of Supply 2026: New ONE Pass (AI and Tech) aims to attract top talent in the field from 2027

To be rolled out in January 2027, the track will replace Tech.Pass as part of broader foreign workforce refinements the Ministry is introducing.

03 March 2026
• Priya Sunil

Women’s sense of safety at work and beyond differs across six SEA markets

According to a new survey, Hanoi leads in reported pay discrimination at 21%, followed by Singapore (15%), Jakarta (13%), Kuala Lumpur (11%), and Manila (7%).

03 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

MDDI launches Institute of Digital Government training academy to equip over 150,000 public officers with digital, data and AI skills

The training academy aims to equip public officers with the mindset and capabilities to design digital services around citizens’ needs, while keeping in mind data protection and cybersecurity.

03 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Faces of HR: Mott MacDonald's Genie Chua on connecting the dots between people, strategy and opportunity

The Talent Mobility Manager believes mobility cannot be treated as a transactional exercise of matching skills to vacancies. Instead, it is about linking people to purpose, pairing new talent with the right mentors, and bridging markets with different needs so capability can be deployed where it matters most.

03 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Well-connected airports, bigger business: How air connectivity plays a role in global investments

Singapore leads the way as research from SMART, MIT, and NUS found that cities with strong global flight networks draw more multinational subsidiaries – while even a single layover can cut investment by about 20%.

03 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Singapore's historic low birth rate brings workforce sustainability into focus: Committee of Supply 2026 debates

"Low birth rates and an ageing population will profoundly reshape our nation, our society and our economy in the years ahead," cautioned DPM Gan, as he outlined the Government’s dual approach of supporting Singaporeans in forming families while managing immigration to sustain a stable citizen core.

03 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Micron Technology opens semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, Gujarat

The new facility aims to build India's pipeline of semiconductor talent through partnerships with various universities nationwide, to support Micron's operations in the country.

03 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Top HR management systems supporting SMB growth in Singapore & Malaysia

Info-Tech, HR2eazy, Pacific Prime Insurance Brokers Singapore, Zealys and more specialise in delivering easy to use, affordable and personalised HR management systems to SMBs with 100 to 999 employees.

03 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Countries across Asia issue travel and safety advisories amid rising tensions linked to Iran conflict

Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Hong Kong SAR have advised citizens to avoid travelling into Iran and consider alternative travel arrangements that do not involve transits through the region.

02 March 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Faces of HR: Sundara Srinivas on curiosity, courage, and the future of talent mobility

The Global HR Innovation & Strategy and AI Catalyst at Bayer says a good day at work is not measured by how busy it is, but by what has been built.

02 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

Up the ranks: Bluebell Group appoints Ivan Zenovic as Chief People & Communications Officer

“The role is a strategic blend of organisational design, talent development, and brand narrative,” shares the newly appointed executive.

02 March 2026
• Tracy Chan

Malaysia businesses remain positive despite dip in confidence in Q1 2026

The latest Business Tendency Statistics show that overall optimism remains intact in the first quarter of 2026, even as confidence moderates from the previous quarter. All sectors expect positive conditions, with mixed signals across states.

01 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

PM Wong's Budget 2026 Debate round-up speech: Securing jobs, easing cost pressures, and staying fiscally strong in a changed world

In his round-up speech, PM Wong addressed how Singapore will sustain economic growth and good jobs, whether more can be done to ease cost pressures, and if the current fiscal strategy is still fit for the future.

01 March 2026
• Umairah Nasir

When identity can be faked: Deepfakes, voice cloning & the legal risks implicating workplaces

As deepfakes and voice cloning become alarmingly convincing, organisations across Asia are confronting a new workplace reality where familiar faces and trusted voices can no longer be taken at face value. In conversation with Sarah Gideon, legal experts and HR leaders weigh in on the rising risks and what companies must do to redesign trust, governance and accountability in the digital age.

27 February 2026
• Sarah Gideon

Faces of HR: Philips’ Justin Kwok on elevating global mobility from compliance to business impact

In a world of shifting geopolitics and evolving talent expectations, clarity, partnership, and flexibility are redefining what it means to enable cross-border talent movement, Justin Kwok, International Mobility Partner, APAC at Philips, affirms.

27 February 2026
• Priya Sunil

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HRadiO: Progressive employment in action – Turning fair practices into sustainable competitive advantage

A strategic guide to anticipating and preventing common workplace grievances

Building workplace culture and belonging: 5 practical steps for managers

The data-driven CHRO: From insights to impact in the modern workforce

Designing impactful flexible work arrangement policies: Why it matters and how to start right

Faces of HR: Sundara Srinivas on curiosity, courage, and the future of talent mobility

When identity can be faked: Deepfakes, voice cloning & the legal risks implicating workplaces

Faces of HR: Philips’ Justin Kwok on elevating global mobility from compliance to business impact

China’s 14th National People’s Congress: Key takeaways for Hong Kong’s HR & business leaders

Singapore's historic low birth rate brings workforce sustainability into focus: Committee of Supply 2026 debates

PM Wong's Budget 2026 Debate round-up speech: Securing jobs, easing cost pressures, and staying fiscally strong in a changed world

When identity can be faked: Deepfakes, voice cloning & the legal risks implicating workplaces

Marriage, children, and financial stability: Home Affairs Minister Shanmugam on what matters in Long-Term Visit Pass Applications

Yubico and TBWA\Singapore open regional hubs in Singapore

MOM Committee of Supply 2026: Singapore to raise retirement age to 64 & re-employment age to 69 from 1 July 2026

MOM Committee of Supply 2026: New ONE Pass (AI and Tech) aims to attract top talent in the field from 2027

Women’s sense of safety at work and beyond differs across six SEA markets

MDDI launches Institute of Digital Government training academy to equip over 150,000 public officers with digital, data and AI skills

Faces of HR: Mott MacDonald's Genie Chua on connecting the dots between people, strategy and opportunity

Well-connected airports, bigger business: How air connectivity plays a role in global investments

Singapore's historic low birth rate brings workforce sustainability into focus: Committee of Supply 2026 debates

Micron Technology opens semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand, Gujarat

Top HR management systems supporting SMB growth in Singapore & Malaysia

Countries across Asia issue travel and safety advisories amid rising tensions linked to Iran conflict

Faces of HR: Sundara Srinivas on curiosity, courage, and the future of talent mobility

Up the ranks: Bluebell Group appoints Ivan Zenovic as Chief People & Communications Officer

Malaysia businesses remain positive despite dip in confidence in Q1 2026

PM Wong's Budget 2026 Debate round-up speech: Securing jobs, easing cost pressures, and staying fiscally strong in a changed world

When identity can be faked: Deepfakes, voice cloning & the legal risks implicating workplaces

Faces of HR: Philips’ Justin Kwok on elevating global mobility from compliance to business impact