MOM, SMU to set up Human Capital Leadership Institute
SINGAPORE: The Economic Development Board is spearheading a new Singapore Leadership Initiative for building Networks and Knowledge (LINK) at One-North.

For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1008001/1/.html

Change in Security Bond Conditions; Higher Cover for Medical Costs
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has reviewed the obligations placed on employers of foreign workers, and will be making changes to the security bond and medical insurance requirements.

For more, see http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/press_room/press_releases/2009/20090925-FWMISB.html

Workplace nurseries likely to get double tax exemptions
ROMPIN: Employers who set up nurseries in their companies or factories are likely to receive double tax exemption if a proposal from the Human Resources Ministry gets the go ahead.

For more, see http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/9/16/nation/4715131&sec=nation

Bank boss sues over sex harassment claim
A former Commonwealth Bank employee claims she was sexually harassed by a married senior manager who embarked on a campaign of "psychological bullying" when she rejected his advances.

For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/national/bank-boss-sues-over-sex-harassment-claim-20090908-ffdn.html

Not only does cyber crime pay, but it pays very well
SECURITY breaches have caused small to medium businesses to fork out more than $600 million in 2007, according to a report from the Australian Institute of Criminology.

For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/news/technology/security/not-only-does-cyber-crime-pay-but-it-pays-very-well/2009/06/15/1244917982026.html

10% drop in Aussie PR visas
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of permanent residence visas issued by the Australian government may drop by more than 10% during the current global financial crisis but the chances of Malaysians successfully migrating to the country are not necessarily reduced.

For more, see http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/9/7/nation/4666379&sec=nation

Economy on the mend as factories start rehiring
JOHOR BARU: The economic situation in the country is on the mend with factories rehiring retrenched workers to cope with an increased demand.

For more, see http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/9/7/nation/4663121&sec=nation

Stress relief, China-style
BY DAY, they are young white-collar workers toiling to meet harsh deadlines set by demanding bosses.

For more, see http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Asia/Story/STIStory_426466.html

Financial firms lead hiring in Asia
HONG KONG - Mr Marco Wong lost his job with Citigroup in Singapore in mid-January. During the turmoil that engulfed the financial world last year, the cutbacks were neither unique nor surprising.

For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/Business/EDC090903-0000088/Financial-firms-lead-hiring-in-Asia