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At least 10 ANZ senior bankers in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia to exit in revamp

An ANZ branch in Sydney. Its first-half profit surpassed analysts’ estimate on signs of improvement with the bank’s overhaul.

Qantas ground workers to strike over pay and conditions next week

Hundreds of ground workers who handle freight and QantasLink regional flights will strike over pay and working conditions.

Australia to target family visas to curb migration, says report

Australia is aiming to cap the 2026 net migration at about 245,000 people – a target set in the budget in May.

Meta in Spanish lawsuit over mass content moderator layoffs

Sites in Mandai and Upper Jurong Road to be sold for purpose-built dormitories by end-2027

One of the sales sites, at 529 Upper Jurong Road, was previously a dormitory called Jurong Apartments.

Amazon accused in lawsuit of systematic discrimination against pregnant employees

The lawsuit accused Amazon.com of systematically discriminating against thousands of pregnant employees, including by firing some it claimed took too much time off.

Eiffel Tower to reopen after row over women staff removal during Hindu group’s visit

The landmark’s staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group which later apologised.

US adtech giant The Trade Desk lays off 15% of global workforce; Singapore team affected

Affected employees left the firm on Sept 4.

Samsung appliance workers escalate bonus fight with protests, Times Square ad in New York City

Members of the Samsung Electronics Company Union gather during a rally demanding compensation negotiations in Seoul on Aug 21.

MOM arrests four people for employment-related offences over ‘phantom workers’

MOM said that another 21 individuals are assisting in the investigation.

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