Singapore Airlines introduces more cost-cutting measures
A new scheme offers cabin crew members the option of early release or retirement as the airline continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indonesia looks to boost job creation with new Bill
The job creation Bill will make it more attractive for foreign companies to create jobs in the country which has seen record unemployment rate.
Wage growth continues to slow down in Australia
Consumer confidence and business conditions continue to be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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92,000 jobs committed to Singapore job seekers
Manpower Minister Josephine Teo revealed that about seven in 10 of the jobs committed so far are PMET roles.
Malaysia to help more SMEs resume business activities
Malaysia’s economic recovery will depend on SMEs getting back on their feet, suggested Malaysia’s International Trade and Industry Minister.
Singapore reviewing work-from-home policy
Companies operating in Singapore have called on more flexibility to be exercised where work arrangements are concerned.
Thailand lifts entry ban on selected foreigners
Thailand will permit entry for four groups of foreign nationals subject to stringent requirements and quarantine.
Philippines falls into recession for the first time in almost 3 decades
This represents the biggest slump in quarterly GDP data dating back to 1981, and plunges the Philippines into recession.
Thai businesses to receive financial support
A loan from the Asian Development Bank will help the Thai government give more support to SMEs in the country.
47 firms in Singapore on watchlist for possible discriminatory hiring
The companies, which comprise of both large and small firms, are found to have “exceptionally high share of PMETs compared with their industry peers”.
Indonesia set for first recession in over two decades
Indonesia, which has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia, is reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Malaysia wants local workers to fill jobs gap
The country’s HR Minister reassured local citizens will be given priority when it comes to any available job openings.
Uber extends work-from-home option for employees
Uber employees can choose to continue working from home through June 2021, even if offices open before then.
Tigerair Australia to be grounded permanently
Virgin Australia will also layoff about a third of its workforce as the carrier aims to rebrand as a “value airline”.
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HSBC to speed up 35,000 job cuts after profits plunge
The London-based bank, which makes 90% of its profits in Asia, saw its profits for the first half of the year plunge 65%.
SMEs in Malaysia expect long road to economic recovery
Less than 20% of SMEs expect their business to recover within the next three months, a new survey has revealed.
Australia introduces pandemic leave payment
Victoria is the first state in Australia to provide financial support workers who need to be quarantined.
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69,000 jobs openings launched in the Philippines
The Philippines is looking to revive its economy and job market with the launch of over 69,000 jobs across the country.
Singapore Airlines cuts pay for all staff by at least 10%
The company will also be offering a COVID-19 special early retirement scheme to all ground staff and pilots.
Are Thai workers ready to work from home?
Takorn Tantasith, former secretary-general of Thailand’s NBTC, envisions Thailand as a WFH hub for the world.
SMEs in Malaysia need more help to recover from COVID-19
Without an extension of a loan moratorium, many SMEs are at risk of closing down, warned the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers.
Could hourly wages be the answer to Thailand’s unemployment woes?
While hourly wages will offer more flexibility in hiring, there are concerns among employers and activists.
Digital transformation on the rise in the Philippines
Driven by wider digital transformation initiatives taken by local enterprises, the ICT market in the Philippines is set for continued growth in 2020.
Unions halt ‘unacceptable’ retrenchment exercise by employer
NTUC, together with three unions, has reached an amicable agreement with a SIA Engineering-linked company on the retrenchment.
Singapore records highest unemployment rate in more than a decade
As of June 2020, there were 90,500 unemployed residents, of whom 79,600 were citizens.
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SIA Engineering-linked company criticised over handling of layoffs
The company has reportedly laid off 144 workers over three days without providing prior notice or proper reason.