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Up the ranks: Nokia welcomes Kristen Pressner as Chief People Officer

Based in Espoo, Finland, she collaborates closely with the CEO and Group leadership team to align culture, capabilities, and ways of working with Nokia's technology and AI-driven strategy.
- 02 April 2026
- • Sarah Gideon
Hong Kong’s MPFA proposes raising MPF income thresholds to HK$10,500 min and HK$40,000 max

If approved, the maximum mandatory MPF contribution for employers and employees will rise to HK$2,000 per month, while around 78,000 employees would no longer be required to make mandatory contributions.
- 01 April 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

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Up the ranks: Nokia welcomes Kristen Pressner as Chief People Officer

Hong Kong’s MPFA proposes raising MPF income thresholds to HK$10,500 min and HK$40,000 max

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

50% toll discount for eligible drivers ahead of Aidilfitri weekend in Malaysia

Pay increases, training allowances, and more: MOM accepts recommendations on PWM for food services sector

MOE Singapore to raise educators’ salaries by 2% to 9% from October 2026

Malaysia adds extra public holiday for Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026: Employee entitlements to note

Cathay Pacific to grant employees bonuses worth over 11 weeks of pay

CPF interest rates to remain unchanged from April to June 2026

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