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180 new roles to be created across India as Simandhar Education ramps up hiring

The institute is looking to nearly double its workforce, opening roles in academic, tech, and business functions across key Indian cities.

18 September 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Ranking: Most injury-prone industries of 2025

Transporation and warehousing rank first, with a 4.5 incident rate, followed by arts, entertainment, and recreation (4.3).

18 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Hong Kong ranks 5th in Asia in Global Innovation Index 2025

The Republic of Korea achieved its highest-ever global ranking at 4th, while Singapore secured 5th place worldwide.

18 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

DBS opens the doors to its new DBS Asia Gateway (DAG) office at Perennial Business City

DAG houses about 1,000 employees from the bank’s Operations Group.

Spacial awareness

17 September 2025
• Aditi Sharma Kalra

Hong Kong 2025 Policy Address: 6 highlights for HR and business leaders to know

Big announcements include the first Statutory Minimum Wage (SMW) rate in 2026, longer recruitment process for locals in F&B sector, and attracting more companies to set up operations in Hong Kong.

17 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

The Shiseido story: Ensuring inclusive leadership development in a regional HQ with 16 nationalities

In this interview with Priya Sunil, Roselin Lee, VP HR, shares how Shiseido is turning its vision of being the “Home and Source for Talent” into reality.

16 September 2025
• Priya Sunil

OCBC Hong Kong’s “Aspiration Leave" initiative empowers the public to pursue life goals

Through this brand campaign, the bank encourages employees, customers, and the wider public to take meaningful steps toward realising their aspirations – both within and beyond the workplace, shares the CEO.

12 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

Hong Kong LegCo has voted down the Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill

The Government said it respects the results, and will further discuss and study the issue with the Department of Justice.

11 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

Microsoft's flexible work update: A return to the office three days a week

The phased return-to-office policy is first applicable to employees in the Puget Sound headquarters for an end-February 2026 implementation timeline.

10 September 2025
• Umairah Nasir

How Singtel Group is continuing to scale AI adoption and implementation across the organisation

To date, 95% of Singtel Group employees in Singapore have undergone a foundational AI programme, and the signing of a renewed MoU is expected to boost efforts further.

10 September 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Global talent rankings 2025: Hong Kong and Singapore secure top 10 spots

Other APAC markets coming up include Taiwan, Australia, and Malaysia, which earned places within the top 30.

10 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Up the ranks: Paul van Rotterdam steps up as HR Director at Pirata Group

He will lead the People team in shaping a seamless experience across the entire employee journey.

09 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

Labour markets strong but participation and skills gaps persist in 2025: WEF updates

As unemployment remains near record lows, the World Economic Forum highlights how technology, demographics, and economic shifts are creating uneven labour market realities worldwide.

09 September 2025
• Umairah Nasir

Hong Kong Observatory has issued Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 under Typhoon Tapah

The signal is expected to remain in force at least until 1pm today (8 September 2025).

08 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

Top 10 most expensive cities for expats in 2025

For expatriates, the most expensive cities are largely concentrated in North America and Western Europe, with Singapore and Hong Kong standing out as notable exceptions.

05 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

Top 10 countries in APAC with the highest maternity pay

South Korea clinches first spot within the APAC region, followed by Singapore, Australia, Brunei, and New Zealand rounding up the top five.

05 September 2025
• Sarah Gideon

HKPC introduces new childcare leave to support working parents from 1 September 2025

Employees with children under the age of three will be entitled to three days of dedicated leave.

05 September 2025
• Tracy Chan

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The Shiseido story: Ensuring inclusive leadership development in a regional HQ with 16 nationalities

OCBC Hong Kong’s “Aspiration Leave" initiative empowers the public to pursue life goals

Up the ranks: Paul van Rotterdam steps up as HR Director at Pirata Group

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

Macao announces 2026 public holidays and rest days for public employees

Super Typhoon Ragasa triggers T10 for Hong Kong and Macao

Typhoon Ragasa updates: Hong Kong Observatory to issue T8 at 2:20pm today

180 new roles to be created across India as Simandhar Education ramps up hiring

Ranking: Most injury-prone industries of 2025

Hong Kong ranks 5th in Asia in Global Innovation Index 2025

DBS opens the doors to its new DBS Asia Gateway (DAG) office at Perennial Business City

Hong Kong 2025 Policy Address: 6 highlights for HR and business leaders to know

The Shiseido story: Ensuring inclusive leadership development in a regional HQ with 16 nationalities

OCBC Hong Kong’s “Aspiration Leave" initiative empowers the public to pursue life goals

Hong Kong LegCo has voted down the Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill

Microsoft's flexible work update: A return to the office three days a week

How Singtel Group is continuing to scale AI adoption and implementation across the organisation

Global talent rankings 2025: Hong Kong and Singapore secure top 10 spots

Up the ranks: Paul van Rotterdam steps up as HR Director at Pirata Group

Labour markets strong but participation and skills gaps persist in 2025: WEF updates

Hong Kong Observatory has issued Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 under Typhoon Tapah

Top 10 most expensive cities for expats in 2025

Top 10 countries in APAC with the highest maternity pay

HKPC introduces new childcare leave to support working parents from 1 September 2025