Calls grow for flexible options as Malaysia considers raising retirement age
Malaysia’s proposal to raise the retirement age to 65 sparks calls for flexibility to support both older and younger employees.
AI disruption to hit women’s jobs harder, says ILO report
AI is set to transform nearly 10% of female-dominated jobs, particularly in clerical roles, reshaping work in high-income countries.
Finance professionals in Singapore eye entrepreneurship and skills development, ACCA survey finds
Entrepreneurial ambitions, sustainability goals, and AI skill gaps are reshaping career expectations among finance professionals in Singapore.
Malaysia’s labour market expands in Q1 2025
Malaysia’s labour demand continues to rise, creating more opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled employees.
Japan to launch five-year plan to boost wages and productivity in SMEs
Japan is launching a five-year plan to boost SME wages and productivity, targeting key industries with ¥60 trillion investment.
AI and automation poised to revolutionise payroll, empowering HR strategy
Over half of multinational companies in Singapore are leveraging AI and automation to streamline payroll and minimise manual processes.
Work takes centre stage for South Korea’s younger workforce, new report finds
South Korea’s younger workforce prioritises work above all else, reshaping gender roles and signalling urgent policy reform opportunities.
HR Tech Asia Awards 2025 honours Asia’s most outstanding HR leaders and innovators
Outstanding HR leaders and organisations across Asia were recognised for their achievements in innovation, inclusion, and sustainability at HR Tech Asia Awards 2025.
Workplace loneliness: New study calls for business intervention
Younger employees feel lonelier than older adults, highlighting a need for employers to rethink how they foster belonging and connection.
Employers in Singapore urge bold action to turn ageing population into economic gain
Singapore is positioning itself to turn the challenge of an ageing workforce into an opportunity through inclusive, flexible employment strategies.
Final call: HR leaders to converge in Singapore for HR Tech Asia 2025
HR Tech Asia 2025 is days away—bringing transformative insights, bold strategies, and the region’s top HR minds to Singapore.
Singapore’s labour market shows signs of cooling amid global trade tensions
Singapore’s labour market softened in early 2025 as employment growth and unemployment edged up amid rising global trade tensions.
DOLE begins review of Metro Manila minimum wage
The Philippines government is set to review minimum wages, potentially boosting incomes for millions of employees across the country.
South Korea bottoms global ranking for remote work, study reveals
Rigid work cultures in South Korea are limited remote work and flexibility with consequences for family life, birthrates, and business.
Shaping the intelligent age: Thailand HR Tech 2025 sets the stage for future-ready HR
From AI strategy to mental health tech, the Thailand HR Tech Conference & Exposition 2025 explores how people and innovation can thrive together.
Japanese banks reshape job structures for gender equality
Japan’s top financial organisations are eliminating gendered job tracks in a major push to close workplace inequality and pay gaps.
Singapore sets up national taskforce to safeguard jobs amid US tariff impact
Singapore launches task force to support businesses and employees as US tariffs threaten jobs, growth, and economic stability.
Malaysia to establish tripartite council to address wages in gig economy
Malaysia’s Gig Workers Bill nears completion, aiming to ensure fair wages and social protection without stifling sector growth.
Employers in Hong Kong rethink 2025 salary plans
Following the government’s pay freeze, 42.7% of employers in Hong Kong are rethinking 2025 salary plans, with many considering restraint.
Reproductive health leave could save Australian economy billions, report finds
Providing 12 days of reproductive health leave could save Australia A$21.3 billion annually and improve equity for women at work.
Singapore’s manpower ministry charts strategic shifts to prepare workforce for future of work
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower is making strategic shifts to futureproof its workforce amid technological disruption and demographic change.
Australians back gender equality, but perception gaps persist in the workplace
Australians overwhelmingly support gender equality, but widespread misconceptions about workplace fairness risk slowing progress, new research reveals.
HR Tech Asia 2025: Transforming C-Suite leadership for tomorrow’s workforce
Elevate leadership at HR Tech Asia 2025, where the C-Suite Leadership track focuses on aligning strategy, collaboration, and impact.
Personal happiness found to be the key to workplace satisfaction
People with higher life satisfaction are 32% more likely to experience lasting job satisfaction, highlighting the importance of holistic wellbeing strategies.
Taiwan’s labour market shows signs of cooling
Taiwan’s unemployment rose to 3.34% in February, breaking a five-month decline due to seasonal post-holiday job shifts.
Women in tech could unlock billions for firms in Australia
With women making up just 30% of Australia’s tech workforce, reskilling could bridge the gap, boost salaries, and drive economic growth.
Matching grants proposed to bridge Malaysia’s SME skills gap
SMEs in Malaysia face a skilled labour shortage, prompting calls for priority hiring of government-trained graduates and increased workforce upskilling.
South Korea faces looming labour shortage
South Korea is set to face a critical labour shortage by 2033, with a projected deficit of 820,000 employees.
Indonesia urged to boost productivity to strengthen competitiveness
Indonesia must enhance productivity to stay competitive globally, as Manpower Minister Yassierli warns of lagging growth and calls for urgent action.
China’s labour unions push for fairer hiring practices for women
State-backed labour unions in Shenzhen, Hunan and Qinghai have mandated organisations to stop questioning female jobseekers about marriage and childbirth plans.