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Gaming boss to fresh grads: Show your passion when applying for jobs

Garena's President Terry Zhao (second from right) with his colleagues at the Free Fire World Series Global Finals 2025 event in Jakarta on Nov 15.

Malaysia, Paraguay join new trade grouping as ministers of member nations meet for first time

The first in-person ministerial meeting of the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership issued a declaration on supply chain resilience to enhance cooperation and coordination in identifying or mitigating ongoing or imminent major supply chain risks and disruptions.

Saudi Arabia scales back salary premiums for foreign talent, recruiters say

At one point, foreigners could negotiate premiums of 40 per cent or more, sometimes even double their existing salaries, for a job in Saudi Arabia.

As South Korean youth exit restaurant jobs, foreign students step in

Employers say it is harder than ever to hire local workers for roles like waiting tables or assisting in kitchens.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 13, 2025

US President Donald Trump has emphatically denied any involvement in, or knowledge of, Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation.

Forum: Consider bi-weekly payment arrangements for salaries

US October inflation, jobs data may never be released, says White House

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Nov 12 that the October consumer price index and jobs reports will “likely never” be released.

How HR took over the world

Various forces are behind HR’s rise. One is the growing realisation of the value of top talent.

National Wages Council proposes 5.5% to 7.5% pay rise for lower-wage workers in new guidelines

The recommendations have taken into consideration the current economic outlook and historical median income growth of 4.2 per cent per annum between 2016 and 2024.

Singapore Business Federation Foundation initiative raises over $1.45m to help the vulnerable find jobs

pixsbf09// President Tharman flagging off EmployWell - Walk for Work 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, where more than 1000 business leaders and employees participated in 4-km charity walk around Marina Bay and raised more than SGD 1.45 million for inclusive employment.
With him were Ms Jean Tan, CEO of SBF Foundation, (left to right), Mr Teo Siong Seng, Chairman of SBF, and Ms Janet Ang, Chairman of SBF Foundation and Mr Suhaimi Bin Zainul Abidin, Board of Director of SBF Foundation, Mr Kok Ping Soon, CEO of SBF.

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