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 […]
LEGO Voyagers Review: One of the Year’s Best Surprises Summary LEGO Voyagers is a cooperative puzzler from Light Brick Studios that follows two bricks on a heartfelt mission to launch a rocket. GamingBible’s review awards the title a perfect 10/10, praising its inventive puzzles, moving narrative and playful presentation. The game starts with simple platforming […]
U.S.-bound container imports hit second-highest month on record amid tariff and seasonal pressures Summary The August edition of Descartes’ Global Shipping Report shows U.S.-bound container imports reached 2,519,722 TEU — the second-highest monthly total in 2025. Volumes dropped 3.9% from July but rose 1.6% year-on-year and remain 17.6% above pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Year-to-date imports through […]
Meet the finalists of the HR Excellence Awards 2025, Malaysia Summary Human Resources Online has revealed the finalists for the HR Excellence Awards 2025, Malaysia. The ceremony — in its 13th year — will take place on 10 October 2025 and celebrates HR teams and leaders driving change across the nation. This year’s finalists showcase […]
ESD Malaysia opens MYXpats Centre in Klang Valley to streamline expatriate services Summary The Malaysia Expatriate Talent Service Centre (MYXpats Centre) was officially opened on 1 September by Deputy Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Located in Surian Tower, Petaling Jaya, the centre is a one-stop facility to process and issue Employment […]
