Opportunities abroad stir up talent retention in Indonesia
Beyond educating and training the next generation of professionals in Indonesia, HR needs ways to find and retain talent. The existing skilled workforce is now in high demand, and this is aggravated by an increased rate of internationalisation. Indonesian workers with applicable qualifications may be enticed to foreign companies, reducing Indonesia’s human capital even further. […]
Skills still holding Indonesia’s workforce back: Chief of Staff research
It might be Southeast Asia’s biggest economic player, but there are still some key issues holding Indonesia back from its ongoing development. Professional skills, particularly in project management, inter-personal communication, and technology and artificial intelligence, are in simultaneously short supply and high demand throughout the country, according to the latest research paper from Chief of […]
Pandemic spurs demand for remote work in Singapore, but job postings fall short
The Covid-19 pandemic sparked a surge in demand for remote work globally, yet Singapore’s job market is struggling to meet this growing preference, with job postings failing to adequately reflect the demand for flexible work arrangements from candidates. According to a recent study, a mere 9% of job listings in Singapore explicitly mention remote work […]
Singapore tops ranks of most expensive cities for expats
According to Mercer’s 2023 Cost of Living survey, Singapore has made a significant leap to become one of the most expensive cities for expat employees, taking over the second spot globally. The survey evaluated 227 cities across five continents in March 2023, and analysed the cost of over 200 items in each location, including housing, […]
Singapore bags global destination sustainability certification
The Lion City has received a certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) as a “sustainable” destination. This positions the city-state as a prime destination for travel, tourism and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition (MICE) events. “Tourism businesses must do more to internalise sustainability as part of their offerings, so that they can contribute […]
New system set to make freelance payments between India and Singapore easier
Singapore’s PayNow and India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) have been linked, making sending and receiving money across the two countries in real-time possible. This was announced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore on February 23, 2023, and was made in partnership with the Reserve Bank of India. “The PayNow-UPI linkage is the world’s first real-time […]
East Asian talents pick Singapore as most liveable location
Singapore kept its place as the most liveable location for East Asian expatriate workers in 2022, marking the 17th consecutive year it has led the survey. The early lifting of Covid-19 restrictions in the Lion City, compared to other Asian locations boosted its attractiveness further last year, according to mobility consultancy firm ECA International in […]
Thailand unveils plan to become global MICE hub
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has announced a five-year action plan to turn the Land of Smiles into a premiere destination for business events. “The lifting of domestic and international travel restrictions worldwide is accelerating the recovery of MICE,” TCEB president Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthayat (pictured) said at a press event. “TCEB is […]
Thailand to charge higher entry fees for business travelers
Holding a business event in Thailand soon? Businesses can expect higher international arrival fees as a new revenue raising initiative comes into effect. The Cabinet of Thailand recently endorsed an increase in fees of THB 150 (USD 4.31) for each travelers entering via water or land transport, and THB 300 (USD 8.62) for air arrivals. […]
Thailand gears up for more business travelers from India
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is expecting business travelers to come from South Asia, following the decision of the Indian government to scrap its Covid test requirement for those returning from Thailand. . Phuket Tourist Association president Thaneth Tantipriyakij said large tour groups from India will likely increase travels from the meetings, incentives, conventions and […]
