Living the full expat life from Regency House
Both Paul and Emma Charlton save their biggest praise for their home away from home these past nine months, at Regency House.
Chinese steel firm to create 50,000 jobs in the Philippines
A Chinese steel company will set up in Mindanao, Philippines and thereby create 50,000 jobs in the country.
Staying ahead of the serviced apartments game
Serviced apartment providers in the Asia-Pacific region are continuing to expand their horizons, despite stiff competition from multiple directions.
Vietnamese workers earn most in Japan and South Korea
Compared to Taiwan and the Middle East, a Vietnamese worker earned more working in Japan and South Korea in the 2010-2017 period.
Japanese firms recruiting directly in South Korea
Japanese firms keen on hiring highly motivated South Koreans organised a local recruitment event in the country.
At home with three generations at Orchard Parksuites
Three generations of the expatriate Chen family are enjoying life in their three-bedroom apartment at Far East Hospitality’s Orchard Parksuites.
Vietnam ranks 19th in best countries for expats globally
Vietnam has shown to be promising for expats who are seeking both opportunities and challenges to boost and develop their careers.
Malaysia bans third-party recruiters for foreign workers
The Malaysian government has decided to remove third parties in the foreign worker application and recruitment process.
More than 100,000 jobs await Filipino teachers in China
China looks to hire more Filipino teachers with good pay in a move to strengthen China-Philippines relations.
HRM Asia’s top stories for October, 2018
Check out what caught readers’ attention over the month of October, from hi-tech staff lounges to the HRM Asia Watch List.
Remote working is increasingly popular around the world
A new report reveals remote work has made significant progress across the globe and has positive impact on employee satisfaction.
RCA2018: Best Talent Mobility Provider
Niche consultancy Talent Mobility Asia has won the Best Talent Mobility Provider trophy at this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
Japan’s plan to hire more foreign workers met with protests
Proposed measures to mitigate problems of Japan’s ageing population have not gone down well with some locals.
Malaysian immigration deports Bangladeshi workers
This follows allegations that a syndicate of recruiting agents monopolised the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers.
Young Taiwanese seek jobs in Southeast Asia and India
New research shows young people in Taiwan are increasingly interested in pursuing careers in other parts of Asia.
HRM Asia’s top stories for September, 2018
Check out what caught readers’ attention over the month of September – from workplace bullying to Alibaba’s talent development plans in Singapore.
New app helps Bangladesh jobseekers navigate the informal economy
With funding and expertise from the likes of Google, the new app Kormo is helping Bangladeshis with job opportunities, work skills, and career advice
Dramatic changes will help Japan attract more foreign talent
Japan is pushing through changes to ensure a far greater number of foreign talents are able to help reduce its domestic manpower shortages.
Qatar abolishes unpopular exit visa system
Foreign workers in Qatar will no longer need controversial exit permits from their employers to leave the country.
Myanmar to train workers for Thai fisheries
A new agreement between Myanmar and Thailand will provide a legal pathway for trained fisheries workers to gain employment in Thailand.
Health challenges of sending your employees abroad
Expatriating or relocating your employees comes with a unique set of challenges – not least of which is the health aspect.
Thailand lifts restrictions on foreign work permit holders
Thailand’s work permits now allow the holders to change employers within Thailand, rather than being tied to their original role and organisation.
Malaysia set to sign labour deal with Nepal
The two countries are close to finalising an agreement which lays out mandates for the supply of Nepalese workers to Malaysia.
Hong Kong reveals priority sectors for foreign talent
The list reveals how Hong Kong hopes to continue developing as a high value-added and diversified economy.
Malaysia halts intake of Bangladeshi workers
The Malaysian government has suspended the national migration system used to hire workers specifically from Bangladesh.
Fraser Hospitality: Choose your home away from home
Fraser Hospitality’s four Singapore-based serviced residence options represent the best combination of local charm and total comfort.
Thai employers charged over undocumented workers
154 businesses have been charged after sweeping checks involving almost 2,500 employers and 50,000 foreign workers.
Goldman Sachs to ship breast milk for travelling staff
The British investment firm will pay for working mothers to courier their expressed breast milk home during business trips.
Digital nomadism is the future of work
Technological advances have seen an increasing trend towards borderless digital nomadism, especially in the workplace.
All the right moves
In a globalised world facing non-stop change, job rotations are a potent way for a company’s future leaders to show off and develop their agility.