₹41,863 Crore ECMS Push Targets Gaps in India’s Electronics Supply Chain Summary The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 22 new projects worth ₹41,863 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) — the scheme’s third tranche. That brings the total number of ECMS-backed projects to 46. The latest approvals are expected […]
Singapore’s Changi Airport welcomes record 70 million passengers in 2025 Summary Singapore’s Changi Airport handled a record c.70 million passengers in 2025, surpassing the pre-pandemic high of 68.3 million in 2019. Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow revealed the figure while opening an exhibition showcasing the vision and design of the under-construction Terminal 5 (T5). The […]
₹41,863 Crore ECMS Push Targets Gaps in India’s Electronics Supply Chain Summary The Centre has approved 22 new projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) — the third tranche — worth a combined ₹41,863 crore. These approvals bring the total number of ECMS-backed projects to 46. The latest tranche is projected to deliver production […]
₹41,863 Crore ECMS Push Targets Gaps in India’s Electronics Supply Chain Summary The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) approved 22 new projects totalling ₹41,863 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) in the scheme’s third tranche. That brings the number of ECMS-backed projects to 46. The latest approvals are expected to generate […]
Brightstar Lottery & Scientific Games secure 15‑year contract for São Paulo State Lottery Summary Brightstar Lottery and Scientific Games have formed a joint venture, SP Loterias SPE S.A. (SPL), and signed a 15‑year concession with the Government of São Paulo to run the state’s new lottery. The concession gives SPL an exclusive licence to operate […]
Malaysia gazettes Gig Workers Act 2025, signalling new page in labour reform Summary Malaysia has officially gazetted the Gig Workers Act 2025 (Act 872) after Royal Assent on 16 December 2025. The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) says this is a key step in reforming labour law to better regulate the gig economy and protect […]
Thaipusam and Federal Territory Day fall on the same day in 2026: Employer obligations to note under Malaysia’s Employment Act Summary Malaysia’s Federal Government has gazetted Sunday 1 February 2026 as a dual holiday: Thaipusam and Federal Territory Day. The Department of Manpower Peninsular Malaysia issued guidance for private-sector employers on replacement holidays, optional holiday […]
Reminder: Singapore’s updated COMPASS rules effective in 2026 for EP applications and renewals Summary From 1 January 2026, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will apply updated COMPASS rules to new Employment Pass (EP) applications. Renewals will be assessed under the new rules for passes expiring on or after 1 July 2026. The changes include tighter […]
EPF and JIM tighten enforcement of mandatory EPF contributions for non-Malaysian workers Summary The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) have formalised a closer collaboration to tighten enforcement of mandatory EPF contributions for non-Malaysian workers. Signed on 11 December 2025, the agreement increases system integration and data sharing to speed […]
₹41,863 Crore ECMS Push Targets Gaps in India’s Electronics Supply Chain Summary The Centre has approved 22 new projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) worth ₹41,863 crore in its third tranche, taking the total ECMS-backed projects to 46. The latest approvals are expected to generate production of about ₹2.58 lakh crore and create […]
