HR consultancy field sees consolidations
Singapore - The HR consultancy field is now seeing a consolidation of businesses, with Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt recently announcing plans to merge. Meanwhile, Hewitt Associates adopts a one-market operating model in Southeast Asia.

For more, see http://www.humanresourcesonline.net/news/13724

Tripartite Advisory on workplace measures to tackle Ifluenza A (H1N1-2009)
The Tripartite Advisory on Workplace Measures to Tackle Influenza A (H1N1-2009) was issued on 30 April 09 to slow down the spread of the Influenza A (H1N1-2009), and minimise the impact on businesses and workers.

For more, see http://www.news.gov.sg/public/sgpc/en/media_releases/agencies/mom/press_release/P-20090626-1.html

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Dalit driver tonsured for missing work in Kerala
In a shocking incident, a Dalit was thrashed and his hair and moustache partly clipped by his employer in Thrissur, 75 km north of Kochi.

For more, see http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=IndiaSectionPage&id=43b2779a-6ffd-4343-ab92-c7aa04dedd82&Headline=Dalit+driver+tonsured+for+missing+work+in+Kerala

Japan, China gear up for industrial makeover
ASIA'S two biggest industrial power houses - China and Japan - are facing a need for extensive industrial restructuring and downsizing to counter the impact of what some analysts say is likely to be a permanent downturn in demand for consumer exports to the US and other advanced economies.

For more, see http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/sub/news/story/0,4574,338522,00.html?

Arab City project set to create 850 jobs for locals
MALACCA: The Arab City project in Pulau Melaka is expected to offer between 800 and 850 job opportunities to locals by next March.

For more, see http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/National/2588493/Article/index_html

Foreign law firms pose challenge for locals
(SINGAPORE) The six foreign law firms granted licences to practise Singapore law - the biggest liberalisation so far of the traditionally protected industry - have quietly started operations here ahead of the July deadline. But their entry couldn't have come at a worst time for local law firms which, like many of their clients, are reeling from the global recession.

For more, see http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/sub/news/story/0,4574,338523,00.html?