Global study ranks the real value of minimum wages in Asia for 2025 Summary Moorepay analysed statutory minimum wages worldwide and converted them into international dollars using Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) to show the “real value” — i.e. what those wages can actually buy once cost of living differences are considered. Human Resources Online summarises […]
OCBC Hong Kong’s “Aspiration Leave” initiative empowers the public to pursue life goals Summary OCBC Hong Kong has launched the “Aspiration Leave” campaign to encourage employees, customers and the wider public to use their leave days to pursue personal goals. The initiative, promoted via the bank’s Instagram account, invited people to share their aspirations and […]
A snapshot of Malaysia’s economic performance in Q2 2025 Summary Malaysia’s economy stayed resilient in Q2 2025, with GDP growth of 4.4% year-on-year (2.1% seasonally adjusted). The services sector led the expansion, supported by private consumption and investment, while the labour market continued to strengthen. External trade and investment showed mixed signals: merchandise trade rose […]
HKPC introduces new childcare leave to support working parents from 1 September 2025 Summary The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) will introduce a dedicated childcare leave policy effective 1 September 2025. Employees with children under the age of three will be entitled to three days of childcare leave each year. HKPC says the measure forms […]
MAS economists expect Singapore’s GDP to expand by 2.4% in 2025 Summary Economists surveyed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) expect Singapore’s economy to grow by a median of 2.4% in 2025, up from the June survey’s 1.7% median. This follows the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s August upward revision of the official 2025 […]
Top 10 countries in APAC with the highest maternity pay Summary A Moorepay study ranks APAC markets by the value of statutory paid maternity leave, adjusted for purchasing power parity (international dollars). South Korea tops the APAC list (Intl$48,796 / US$30,300), followed by Singapore and Australia. The research converts national average incomes (World Bank) and […]
Top 10 most expensive cities for expats in 2025 Summary A Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Asia Competitiveness Institute study forecasts the cost-of-living rankings for 2025 and finds the priciest cities for expatriates are mostly in North America and Western Europe, with Singapore and Hong Kong as notable Asian exceptions. The top 10 […]
ITE and TP-Link partner to prepare students for in-demand ICT roles Summary The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with TP-Link Corporation to bring enterprise networking and surveillance training into ITE classrooms. The collaboration will co-develop curriculum and Continuing Education & Training (CET) courses aligned to industry needs, equip […]
Hong Kong Observatory has issued Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 under Typhoon Tapah Summary The Hong Kong Observatory issued Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 (T8) at 9:20pm on 7 September 2025. The signal is expected to remain in force at least until 1pm on 8 September 2025, with squally heavy showers and thunderstorms […]
Las Vegas is fueled by tourism — but this firm bets big on manufacturing Summary Foliot Furniture, a Canadian manufacturer, has opened a sizable production operation just south of Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. The plant produces commercial-grade, fully assembled furniture for hotels, student housing and other large-scale clients. The facility blends manual […]
