APSCo Asia

💻🚀 Our new website is here! 💻🚀 It's designed to enhance our member experience, with improved site navigation, search filters, events and training calendars all providing visitors with an easy way to access valuable content and support. This is a key component of our commitment to delivering ultimate value to all our members in every possible way. Members can get started today by setting up your member log-in to access our resources, events, training and services. Visit: https://lnkd.in/dxB3Dwcq

#Singapore has been named an #AI pioneer in Boston Consulting Group (BCG)’s new AI Maturity Matrix report. The city-state is among the top 5 economies – out of 73 that were assessed – with the right blend of infrastructure and investment to harness the potential of AI for business growth, while mitigating potential risks. The report spotlighted Singapore in these areas: ⚪ Having #talent upskilling initiatives such as IMDA’s TechSkills Accelerator and AI Singapore’s AI Apprenticeship Programme. ⚪ Support for companies to deploy AI in an accountable and transparent way through specific AI policies and frameworks. ⚪ Focused investment into AI through Singapore’s national R&D strategy and its accompanying S$28b fund. Read the full report here.

Singapore's Economic Growth Brings Opportunities for Talent Acquisition 📈 🔸 Q3 economic growth soared to 5.4%, driving a revised 2024 GDP forecast of ~3.5%. 🔹 Sectors like manufacturing, finance, IT, and tourism are thriving, with strong demand for talent driven by the global tech upcycle and rising visitor arrivals. While growth may moderate to 1%-3% amid global uncertainties, sectors such as electronics, aerospace, transport engineering, and precision manufacturing are poised for sustained expansion. These developments highlight the critical need for skilled talent to support continued sectoral growth. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3QE_rwK #Recruitment #TalentStrategy #EconomicTrends #SingaporeBusiness

🚀 Your employer brand is your secret weapon! In a competitive job market, candidates are researching companies more than ever. A strong, authentic employer brand not only helps attract top talent but also reduces hiring costs and boosts the quality of applicants. Reviews on platforms like Glassdoor can either strengthen your brand—or expose areas for improvement. 💭 Wondering how you can build and maintain a compelling employer brand? 33 Talent’s article breaks down practical strategies to help you stay ahead. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gY5Fw-E9 #EmployerBranding #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment #EmployerReviews

🎥 APSCo Asia members can learn even more about these fascinating insights into the global #Outsourcing and #Offshoring markets by watching the recording of this event via our member hub. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eQpUkkux 📩 If you’d like to enquire about APSCo Asia membership please contact bazgha.sultana@apsco.org.

Today, we came together in Singapore to express our gratitude to our members and partners for their incredible support, which makes our APSCo Asia community so vibrant and dynamic 💚 Our fabulous Chair, Christina Ng, took us on a nostalgic journey, sharing the key highlights of 2024 and unveiling exciting plans for 2025. Her insights set the stage for an inspiring future for our community and the industry as a whole. We were privileged to welcome Belinda Yu, Director of Innovare Group, as our special guest speaker. She delivered a compelling keynote presentation on essential labour law insights, focusing on statutory compensation requirements across various regions. A huge thank you to our trusted partner RSM for hosting us. A very special thanks to Sock Huan Tan for being an incredible host and for assisting with the event’s organisation. There’s a reason why we love collaborating with RSM! Keep an eye out for our End of Year Report, which will provide valuable insights into how APSCo Asia can support you in 2025 and beyond. #eventmanagement #internationalevents #thankyou #members #asia

🚀 Report: Top Insights for Senior Product Leaders From AI ROI to career growth and building leaner teams, Xcede's latest report uncovers how Product leaders are tackling today’s biggest challenges. These key takeaways stem from engaging debates at Xcede's recent Around the Product Table event, featuring industry experts and dynamic discussions. 🗣️ 💡 Ready to dive in? Download your copy today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-t5wdmX #ProductManagement #Leadership #Innovation

#Green solutions for process manufacturing across the region – it’s what Japanese MNC Yokogawa’s new Sustainability Incubation Hub aims to do from #Singapore. Singapore is Yokogawa’s regional headquarters for its global industrial automation business and home to its largest R&D centre outside Japan. By launching the Hub, Yokogawa intends to work more closely with regional customers and partners – from public agencies to research institutes, startups and SMEs - to identify, develop and commercialise green technologies to help them achieve sustainability targets. The Hub will bank on Yokogawa’s network in the region to identify, evaluate and potentially acquire green manufacturing technologies. Yokogawa is one of the many Japanese MNCs that use Singapore as base to serve regional and global customers. Marking its Golden Jubilee in Singapore this year, the company has expanded its operations across the entire business value chain over the past five decades – supporting projects in Singapore for infrastructure providers like Tuas Power and PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency. From a manufacturing pioneer to an innovation powerhouse, read about how Yokogawa is now focusing on sustainability R&D from Singapore: https://lnkd.in/g2rd3zkU

Can LTVP and LTVP+ holders work in Singapore? 📄   The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has set criteria for ICA-issued Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) and LTVP+ holders seeking employment in Singapore, requiring applicants to obtain an approved Letter of Consent (LOC).   Watch the video to learn more about the requirements and application process.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gWQg5Gh9   For assistance with work pass applications for your foreign employees, explore our services: https://lnkd.in/gzq4VJRV   #ForeignEmployment #MinistryofManpower #HRSupport #LTVP  

We’re thrilled to host a special Member Appreciation & Networking Event to express our sincere gratitude for our members' invaluable support and dedication. 🥂   Hosted by RSM - Singapore and powered by Innovare Group, this gathering offers an opportunity to connect, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate our shared successes with fellow members who make our community so vibrant.   Agenda: 🔑 Keynote Presentation by Belinda Yu, Director of Innovare Group: Belinda will share essential labour law insights, focusing on statutory compensation requirements across various regions. With over 20 years in the industry, Belinda will highlight critical legal obligations and common pitfalls that recruiters face when balancing client demands with compliance. 📆 2024 Highlights & Future Plans: Our Co-chair, Christina Ng, will take us through key accomplishments from 2024 and reveal exciting plans for 2025, setting the stage for an inspiring future in our community and industry. This is an exclusive event for APSCo Asia members. Please reach out to Baz Sultana at bazgha.sultana@apsco.org to register.