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Singapore’s job market tightened in 2025, with vacancies rising to 77,700 by December and the vacancy‑to‑unemployed ratio climbing to 1.58. Technology roles, especially software, web, multimedia and game developers, ranked third among all PMET openings, while data scientists and AI engineers also featured prominently. Nearly half of all vacancies were newly created, driven by expansion in professional services and financial‑insurance sectors. Remote‑capable positions grew to 22.7% of listings, reflecting broader digitalisation.
According to Ipsos’ 2026 Happiness Report, nearly four in ten respondents across the Asia‑Pacific region cite feeling genuinely appreciated and loved as one of the top three drivers of their happiness. Family and children (32%), a sense of control (27%)...
Maersk has opened World Gateway II, a 1.1 million‑square‑foot fully automated distribution centre in Singapore. The hub integrates Multi‑Shuttle, ASRS, ACR and AMR technologies to accelerate B2B and B2C fulfilment across retail, FMCG, wellness and technology sectors. Around 500 new roles focused...
AirlineRatings.com released its 2026 world’s best airline rankings, evaluating carriers on onboard product and passenger experience rather than public voting. Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines occupy the top three spots among full‑service airlines, while HK Express is crowned...
Embed Financial Group Holdings has appointed Renyi Yan as its new Chief People Officer, transitioning from a senior advisory role at Saudi Aramco. Yan brings two decades of organisational transformation experience across Asia‑Pacific and the Middle East, having served firms...
Sri Lanka will declare Wednesdays a public holiday for all public‑sector institutions, creating a two‑days‑on, one‑day‑off work cycle. The measure, announced by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, targets at least a 25% cut in government fuel consumption amid regional energy supply...
Hyatt Centric Juhu has appointed Bhaulal Salunke as its new Human Resources Manager. In the role he will steer talent acquisition, employee engagement and learning‑and‑development initiatives while reinforcing Hyatt’s people‑first ethos. Salunke brings more than a decade of hospitality experience, having led pre‑opening...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) urged Philippine private‑sector firms to adopt flexible work arrangements—such as compressed workweeks or work‑from‑home setups—to curb fuel consumption amid soaring oil prices caused by the Middle East crisis. The guidance stresses that any...
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower has approved the Tripartite Cluster for Food Services’ recommendations to tighten the Progressive Wage Model. From 1 July 2026 the sector’s entry‑level wage rises to S$2,220 and will climb to S$2,500 by 2028, with annual increases of up...
MTR Corporation announced a tiered salary increase for most non‑managerial staff, ranging from 1.6% to 4.8% this year. The adjustments follow a performance appraisal system, with 55% of workers receiving a 3.2% raise, 35% a 3.84% increase, and the top...
Human Resources Online published a collection of insights from 18 senior leaders across Asia‑Pacific on how they actively empower women in the workplace. The leaders describe concrete actions such as mentorship pipelines, data‑driven talent assessments, equitable recruitment, and psychological‑safety initiatives...
On 11 March three firms announced new Singapore innovation hubs. Quantinuum will house its Helios quantum computer and partner with universities and startups to develop quantum applications in finance, pharma and materials. Nelipak opened an Asia‑Pacific Technical Development Centre to accelerate...
At the HR Vendors of the Year Awards 2025 in Malaysia, the Best Digital Learning Providers category highlighted leading employee‑development platforms. Think Codex captured Gold, SOCO earned Silver, and EQWIP took Bronze, each judged on technology, content quality and customization....
The Land Transport Authority announced a S$1 increase in Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates at four expressway locations across Singapore. The hike applies to six specific time slots between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm, raising rates from S$3 to S$4 (or S$2...
Cathay Pacific announced a discretionary bonus and profit‑sharing payout that totals more than 11 weeks of eligible pay, alongside a 2026 salary increase. The carrier reported 2025 revenue of HK$116.77 billion, up 11.9% year‑on‑year, and net profit of HK$10.83 billion, a 9.5%...
