U.S.-bound container imports hit second-highest month on record amid tariff and seasonal pressures Summary Descartes’ August Global Shipping Report shows U.S.-bound container imports reached 2,519,722 TEU — the second-highest monthly total in the dataset — down 3.9% from July but up 1.6% year-on-year and 17.6% versus 2019. Volumes above the 2.4M TEU threshold persisted for […]
P2P wagering platform Slips adds AI-powered prediction markets Summary Peer-to-peer wagering platform Slips has introduced AI-powered prediction markets as an extension of its existing Heads Up, Pools and tournament-style “Tourlays” formats. The company — which runs a “no house” marketplace where players wager directly against one another — says AI will automatically generate new markets, […]
The CEO’s Complete Guide to Building and Leading High-Performing Teams in 2025 Summary The 2025 business environment is shaped by rapid disruption—AI, evolving employee expectations, global competition and economic uncertainty. This guide argues that people remain a company’s most valuable asset and outlines how CEOs should hire, onboard, manage performance and retain talent in a […]
Cooler Flop Sets Up Incredible 17-Bounty Haul at Triton Final Table Summary History was made at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Jeju when Jun Obara became the tour’s first-ever Japanese champion. Obara won the $40,000 Mystery Bounty, collected an astonishing 17 mystery bounties, banked $699,000 in prize money and picked up an […]
Putrajaya aims to strengthen NGOs and social enterprises as part of economic growth push Summary Putrajaya is pushing to bolster Malaysia’s third sector — NGOs, cooperatives and social enterprises — as a deliberate part of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to transition the country towards a high-value, high-growth economy. Datuk Nor Azmie Diron, Secretary-General at […]
Microsoft’s flexible work update: A return to the office three days a week Summary Microsoft has updated its flexible work expectations, asking employees to be in the office three days a week to encourage in-person collaboration. The change was announced by Amy Coleman, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, who said that real-time, in-person […]
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 […]
