Goh Chiew Tong

Sweden is one of the best countries in the world to raise children — and according to Min, the activities they get to enjoy in nature aren’t the only reason.

There are a total of 14 new entrants on the list, which is “a reflection of a booming entrepreneurial ecosystem and a spirit for innovation,” LinkedIn said.

“These are the startups that have trailblazed their way through recent economic and workplace challenges — and managed to stand out to investors and top talent,” LinkedIn said.

The need to induce soft layoffs could be driven by recession threats and changes related to consumer spending, workplace experts told CNBC Make It.

“All these traits not only seem harmless, but even desired by many employees,” said Kevin Legg, who has 20 years of experience in corporate professional learning.

To counteract bias, some workers are taking classes to learn how to speak with American or British accents. CNBC takes a look at some of the pros and cons.

Globally, nearly one in five workers say they’ve been passed over for business trips because of the way they speak, according to a survey.

Pocket Sun, who founded women-led VC SoGal Ventures, said it was “born out of my own pain point of not seeing enough women in the entrepreneurship world.”

Only 10% of organizations are likely to cut jobs in cybersecurity, compared to an average of 20% in other areas, according to a survey by ISC2.

Singapore is set to allow non-fully vaccinated travelers to enter the country without a negative pre-departure test from next week, health authorities announced Thursday.

Kevin Kim’s new startup Stadium Live has a star-studded list of investors, including NBA star Kevin Durant and World Cup champion Blaise Matuidi.

The “Hello Hong Kong” campaign, launched Thursday, will offer 500,000 free air tickets over the next six months, starting in March.

However, its economist warned that the sector will be “going from a very fragile situation,” given its contraction in every single quarter of 2022.

“Whether for meaning and purpose ... or to experience the challenges that come with a job, employment for many is more than just a paycheck,” Randstad said.

Its devices assess cardiovascular risk through the use of retinal imagery and artificial intelligence — a first of its kind, Mediwhale told CNBC Make It.

“It’s always good to have a clear sense of your value in the market, to constantly be ... gaining competitive intelligence,” said a human resources specialist.

The growth of AI, increased focus on cybersecurity and continued shift towards digital is leading to growth in technical jobs across Asia, said LinkedIn.

LinkedIn’s latest Jobs on the Rise report saw spikes in hiring for growth specialists, technical workers and health-care professionals in Asia.

Professionals are displaying confidence, optimism and resilience post-pandemic despite recessionary fears, LinkedIn told CNBC Make It.

In light of China’s reopening and easing of Covid rules, Hong Kong’s property market will be on a path to recovery in 2023, according to Colliers Hong Kong.