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Good afternoon! Top HR news today: Number of people in Malaysia's labour force inched up to 17.33mn in April 2026 👉https://tinyurl.com/labour-force-Msia-Apr-2026 Singaporean households can now claim S$500 CDC vouchers: What you need to know 👉https://tinyurl.com/CDC-June-2026 Employment in the Philippines rose to 48.89mn in April 2026 👉 https://tinyurl.com/employment-PH-Apr-2026

Good morning! Top HR news today: Bombardier to nearly double Singapore footprint with new Seletar facility, creating 200 skilled jobs 👉https://tinyurl.com/Bombardier-Seletar-facility HRadiO: What HR leader Gautam Duggal says about hiring beyond the resume 👉https://tinyurl.com/HRadiO-Gautam-Duggal Vietnam's PM calls on ASEAN to shape its future through three strategic horizons 👉https://tinyurl.com/VN-ASEAN-3-horizons

Latest: Shopee cuts hundreds of developer roles globally as parent company Sea sharpens focus on AI The layoffs, which include quality assurance roles, come as Sea reviews staffing needs and invests more heavily in AI across its e-commerce operations. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/Shopee-layoffs

Good afternoon! Top HR news today: Singapore residents aged 65 in 2025 expected to live to 86.6 years on average: New population data 👉https://tinyurl.com/SG-life-expectancy Beyond the "lazy worker" myth: Are legacy systems failing to reward young talent? 👉https://tinyurl.com/the-lazy-worker-myth Malaysia faces proposed 10% US tariff as Section 301 review over forced labour import controls continues 👉 https://tinyurl.com/MY-proposed-US-tariff

Happy Sunday! Here's your HR read of the day: ILO flags gaps in maternity benefits across ASEAN despite progress in protection schemes 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ILO-maternity

Happy Saturday! Here's your HR read of the day: Singapore Airlines, Scoot, and Emirates rank as the top 3 airlines most Singapore travellers opt for 👉 https://tinyurl.com/top-10-airlines-SG-travellers

Good morning! Top HR news today: What hiring managers get wrong and how they drive talent away 👉https://tinyurl.com/job-hunting-icks The EU Pay Transparency Directive: What it is, what it requires, and why it matters to employers in Asia 👉https://tinyurl.com/pay-transparency-EU FJyoti Structures increases heat safety measures for frontline workers across India amid rising temperatures 👉 https://tinyurl.com/Jyoti-Structures-heat-measures

Good morning! Top HR news today: Thailand to revoke 60-day visa exemption scheme, reduce visa on arrival eligibility 👉https://tinyurl.com/TH-60-day-visa-revoke Fair Work Commission Australia confirms minimum wage to rise by 4.75% from 1 July 2026 👉https://tinyurl.com/FWC-AUS-minimum-wage From AI anxiety to AI advantage: 9 big learnings for HR leaders on the future of work in Thailand 👉 https://tinyurl.com/TT-TH-2026-HRO

Good morning! Top HR news today: ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement to support quality jobs and drive next phase of economic development 👉https://tinyurl.com/ASEAN-D-E-F-A Malaysia begins roll-out of new-generation MyKad 2026: What you need to know 👉 https://tinyurl.com/MY-MyKad2026 Haze in Singapore: What employers need to know to protect workers and support business continuity 👉 https://tinyurl.com/haze-in-Spore

Good afternoon! Top HR news today: Tropical Storm Jangmi disrupts air and rail travel across Japan 👉https://tinyurl.com/tropicalstormjangmi El Niño to bring hotter and drier weather to Singapore in second half of 2026, increasing risk of haze 👉 https://tinyurl.com/elninoweather Malaysia employers see strong work ethic and productivity gains from OKU workers: DOSM's new report 👉 https://tinyurl.com/MYOKU

Dear Reader, With Vesak Day being observed across the region, Human Resources Online extends our warmest wishes to all readers celebrating this meaningful occasion. May this day bring peace, joy, and moments of reflection to you and your loved ones. Wishing everyone a meaningful and blessed Vesak Day! Warm regards, Your friends at HRO

Happy Saturday! Here's a fun one for a quick read: Millennials vs Gen Z at work: Same workplace, different survival styles 👉 https://tinyurl.com/Millennials-vs-GenZ-Meme

Good afternoon! Top HR news today: Breaking Barriers: Why this CEO believes women should no longer have to choose between leadership & authenticity 👉 https://tinyurl.com/BreakingBarriers-LynetteSiow Genting Highlands road charges to begin from 28 May 2026, with exemptions for selected groups 👉 https://tinyurl.com/GentingHighlands-Toll-2026 Singapore to implement land-use changes in Lim Chu Kang to support agriculture and defence needs 👉 https://tinyurl.com/LimChuKang-Land-use-Changes

Dear Reader, Selamat Hari Raya Haji! To all who are observing, may this blessed occasion bring peace to your heart, joy to your home, and unity to your community. Eid al-Adha mubarak from us, to you! 🌙

27 May declared a public holiday in the Philippines for Eid’l Adha Following the update on Presidential Proclamation No. 1264, PSA Civil Registry System outlets nationwide will be closed nationwide on 27 May in line with the national holiday. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/PHinPhilippines

Good morning! Top HR news today: When employees feel the 'why': AstraZeneca Singapore's Country President on embedding purpose into everyday work 👉 https://tinyurl.com/AstraZeneca-SuyeonKim-HRO Meet the finalists of Employee Experience Awards 2026, Indonesia 👉 https://tinyurl.com/EXAID-2026-Finalists DOLE Central Office reports 21% reduction in fuel use in Feb-Mar following compressed workweek, related austerity measures 👉 https://tinyurl.com/DOLECO-Fuel-Reduction-2026

Good afternoon! Top HR news today: Industry Insider: Magdalen Tsang on why "there is no set formula" for HR in a banking world being redefined by AI 👉 https://tinyurl.com/Industry-Insider-NatixisCIB HR Day special: 12 HR leaders define the profession in one word 👉 https://tinyurl.com/HR-in-one-word-HRO Ebola outbreak: Malaysia ramps up preparedness and surveillance measures 👉 https://tinyurl.com/Malaysia-Ebola-Measures

Happy Saturday! Here's your HR read of the day: Up the ranks: SMBC names Richard Lowe as Chief Data & Analytics Officer for APAC 👉 https://tinyurl.com/RichardLowe-SMBC-CDAO

Latest: Dr Koh Poh Koon to relinquish roles of Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Health effective 1 June The leader has resigned to prioritise family time, but will continue to serve as a Member of Parliament for Tampines GRC. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/KohPohKoon-Resignation