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Labour issues

Amazon sued over ‘punitive’ handling of employee absences in proposed class action

The lawsuit seeks damages for hourly warehouse workers who sought accommodations for their disabilities.
The lawsuit seeks damages for hourly warehouse workers who sought accommodations for their disabilities.

‘I remain in Singapore’: Art Works COO assures stakeholders after abrupt liquidation

Mr Chris Hallewell, chief operating officer and co-owner of Art Works, says he will advocate strongly for employees in the firm's liquidation process.
Mr Chris Hallewell, chief operating officer and co-owner of Art Works, says he will advocate strongly for employees in the firm's liquidation process.

CEO Insights

AI isn’t the rival, the person who masters it is: Ant Group CTO

Ant Group's chief technology officer He Zhengyu spoke to The Straits Times after delivering a keynote address at the Singapore National Employers Federation Employers’ Summit on Nov 4, 2025.
Ant Group's chief technology officer He Zhengyu spoke to The Straits Times after delivering a keynote address at the Singapore National Employers Federation Employers’ Summit on Nov 4, 2025.

‘Grand Theft Auto’ studio says fired employees were leaking information

Rockstar Games, which produces the hit Grand Theft Auto franchise, had fired between 30 and 40 employees across the UK and Canada last week.
Rockstar Games, which produces the hit Grand Theft Auto franchise, had fired between 30 and 40 employees across the UK and Canada last week.

Agoda layoffs: Severance deals should not deter staff from reaching authorities, says Tan See Leng

Generic pictures of the Agoda website on a mobile phone, on Sep 17, 2025.
Generic pictures of the Agoda website on a mobile phone, on Sep 17, 2025.

Art firm closure leaves staff unpaid; lawyers urge them to file claims and focus on job hunt

Art Works ran an art investment advisory and a gallery at One Holland Village.
Art Works ran an art investment advisory and a gallery at One Holland Village.

South Korea investigates death of worker at London Bagel Museum over reported overwork

The 26-year-old employee had reportedly worked nearly 80 hours in a week.
The 26-year-old employee had reportedly worked nearly 80 hours in a week.

‘No other way out’: Hong Kong’s fresh grads grapple with lower starting pay

Starting salaries for Hong Kong’s fresh graduates have dropped for the first time since 2018.
Starting salaries for Hong Kong’s fresh graduates have dropped for the first time since 2018.

Dying breed: Chongqing’s iconic porters struggle for relevance as economy shifts

Once a common sight in the city, porters have been increasingly phased out by delivery riders and improvements to Chongqing’s transport system.
Once a common sight in the city, porters have been increasingly phased out by delivery riders and improvements to Chongqing’s transport system.

India’s most valuable export: Tens of millions of workers

Students hoping to work in Japan study Japanese at a language school in New Delhi.
Students hoping to work in Japan study Japanese at a language school in New Delhi.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.