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SK hynix revises wage deal, boosts cash share of performance bonuses to 50%

The union is expected to conduct a company-wide vote on the revised proposal from 15 to 16 September.

One in three Singapore employers report longer hiring timelines than a year ago

The leading barrier was a mismatch between candidate expectations and job requirements, cited by 43%.

Cleaning firm faces action over alleged labour law breaches, worker exploitation in Klang Valley

JTKSM says workers were allegedly denied the RM1,700 minimum wage, had salaries deducted without consent, and were made to work up to 15 hours a…

Singapore targets 1,800 more infant care educators by 2030 with demand set to rise

The workforce expansion comes as infant care fees are set to fall to S$300 a month for every Singaporean child, with ECDA also widening hiring a…

Hong Kong to release First Five-Year Plan and Policy Address on 16 September 2026

Chief Executive John Lee said releasing the two documents together will help the public better understand how annual policy initiatives align wi…

TechTV Network faces 14 charges over more than $190,000 in allegedly unpaid wages

Four former employees say they were repeatedly told they would be paid once investments came in or clients settled their bills, but the money di…

Suite Talk: Anita Fung on building the people and culture behind Levi's growth in Greater China

From accelerating the brand's DTC-first strategy and premiumisation agenda to deepening relationships with consumers, the leader shares the crit…

HAVI to open first Asia Pacific TechHUB in Kuala Lumpur

Under the company's "Follow the Sun" operating model, the team working out of this new hub will take over work from colleagues in Lisbon as thei…

People, progress, and plenty to celebrate: Meet our HR Excellence Awards 2026 – Singapore finalists

This 14th edition welcomes three exciting new categories, covering AI-enabled workforce transformation, performance management evolution, and th…

Celebrating Merdeka Day this weekend? Expect road closures around Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur

Police will deploy traffic controls around Dataran Merdeka, KLCC, and Sunway Velocity, while Putrajaya’s Core Island and five major bridges will…

Singapore High Court dismisses law firm’s appeal over ex-employee's probation notice pay

The High Court held that a probation period does not automatically mean that an employment contract ends without notice.

HR leaders: How do you unlock real value from AI adoption?

Employees are already using AI tools, but the path to justifying AI’s real value requires more than just tools. HRO’s Tracy Chan talks to two se…

Workers can refuse to work during severe weather occurrences without facing sanctions, DOLE reminds Philippine employers

New labour guidelines protect private-sector employees from administrative sanctions when severe weather poses an imminent danger, but those who…

At the helm: Allianz Thailand announces leadership succession as Lars Heibutzki and Sanghun Park take on new roles

Effective 1 January 2027, Heibutzki will succeed Wilson as Thailand Country Manager and CEO of Allianz Ayudhya Assurance and Allianz Ayudhya Cap…

TalentCorp clarifies that no applications are pending processing for the medical and healthcare REP

This comes after PM Anwar Ibrahim sought details about the process being followed by the agency for handling applications from doctors seeking t…

Malaysia targets 10% cap on foreign workforce by 2030 as government pushes businesses to invest in automation

The foreign worker ceiling has already been cut to 13%, with businesses urged to invest in technology and productivity as Malaysia prepares for…

National Day Rally 2026: AI advances, increased childcare leave & stronger family support among key workforce measures announced

The Government will cover the cost of all statutory child-related leave, up to the reimbursement limit, reducing the financial burden on employe…

KESUMA launches fully online system for foreign worker employment applications

The new Foreign Workers Centralised Management System came into effect on 22 August, as part of efforts to enhance efficiency, transparency, and…