Senate bill proposes long-term employment generation masterplan in the Philippines
A long-term masterplan for employment generation and recovery is currently up for deliberations in the Philippines Senate. Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, the principal author of the Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act, says the bill aims to promote job-led economic growth, enhance industry collaboration, and provide services for worker development and business incentives. The masterplan will […]
Singapore’s fairness legislation expected to impact: Titanium Law Chambers
Titanium Law Chambers has recently published an article discussing the latest employment updates in Singapore that will impact employers in the coming years. Among the key changes are the new Workplace Fairness Legislation (WFL) and stricter requirements for Employment Pass candidates. In February, the Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness has made 20 recommendations for the […]
Malaysia becoming a regional hub for Chinese business
Several leading Chinese companies have chosen Malaysia as their regional hub, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed. This follows on from a recent diplomatic visit to China, where discussions led to investment commitments of MYR 170 billion (USD 38 billion) and the signing of 19 memorandums of understanding between Chinese and Malaysian companies. […]
Vietnam’s manufacturing workforce hit by mass layoffs
The ongoing global economic downturn has forced numerous Vietnamese firms to downsize their workforces, resulting in mass layoffs. Among the most recent affected companies has been PouYuen Vietnam Company, which has announced plans to terminate 2,300 positions. Similarly, Ampfield Vietnam Company has reduced its workforce from 700 to 100, citing a sharp decline in orders […]
Tech jobs dominated online job postings over 2022: Indeed
Tech jobs have dominated Indeed’s Top 20 Best Jobs in Singapore for 2023, taking up nine spots on the annual list. This comes despite the sector facing a large round of layoffs over the last 12 months. Customer success managers have topped the list as the best job in Singapore, followed by infrastructure engineers, growth […]
Stricter foreign worker hiring policies to boost local hiring
Singapore Manpower Minister Tan See Leng says implementing stricter rules on hiring lower-skilled foreign workers will lead to increased recruitment of the local workforce. “One key finding of our internal studies on foreign workforce policies is that tightening access to lower-skilled foreign workers is more likely to have a positive impact on local employment outcomes […]
The Reading List: Short reads for the weekend
Quiet quitting is still a pervasive topic in 2023. Here is some light reading material curated by Chief of Staff Asia to keep you updated over the weekend. 4 Hidden Signs You’re “Quiet Quitting” at Work The Reader’s Digest Aside from defining the meaning of quiet quitting, this article from The Reader’s Digest looks into […]
One in two Singapore employers looking to expand headcounts
One in two employers in Singapore will continue to hire in the next six months, according to the latest report by online jobs platform JobStreet. In turn, 62% of Singaporean jobseekers surveyed said they felt like they had a strong negotiation position while on the hunt. “While hiring growth may slow down during times of […]
1,500 jobs on offer during Marina Bay Sands career fair
Marina Bay Sands, one of Singapore’s best known resorts, held a career fair over March 5 and 6, as a part of its bid to expand its workforce. During the fair, it offered 1,500 new jobs, including full-time, part-time and internship opportunities, to add to its current approximately 10,600 talent pool. The physical recruitment drive was […]
Singapore job postings declined in Q4, 2022: Indeed
The number of Singapore postings in 60% of occupational categories on international recruitment platform Indeed declined by 5% or more over the last two quarter of last year. For those three months, job postings in the categories of therapy (-22%), scientific research (-20%) and mathematics (-19%) declined the most. On the other hand, demand for […]
