Archive for July 24th, 2008

Most Expensive Cities in Asia

Zul • July 24th, 2008 • Featured Articles

According to the recently published Cost of Living (COL) Survey 2008 released today, Tokyo is the most expensive city to work and live in Asia.
The research was carried out and released by Mercer Consulting, a major consulting firm specializing in human resource, consulting, outsourcing and investment services.
The survey was carried out by measuring the comparative [...]



World’s Most Expensive House is Being Built

Zul • July 24th, 2008 • Featured Articles

If the current world’s richest man, Warren Buffett, chooses to stay frugal and live in his $30,000 house bought back in the 50s, some people decided to do the extreme.
Mukesh Ambani, who was listed the 5th richest man in the world in 2008 after Buffett, Carlos Slim Helu, Bill Gates and Lakshmi Mittal, is now [...]



30 Highest Paid Jobs in Singapore

Zul • July 24th, 2008 • Editor's Pick

According to the Singapore Salary and Wages Report 2007 released in June 2008, Specialized Surgeon is the highest paid job in the country.
On average, a Specialized Surgeon in Singapore takes home a gross monthly salary of $25,930 per monthly.
This is followed by Managing Director ($18,317), General Surgeon ($14,627), Commodities Futures Broker ($14,441), General Manager ($14,120), [...]



Malaysia’s Best Employers Awards 2009

Zul • July 24th, 2008 • All Things Malaysia

The search for Malaysia’s best employers 2009 is set to commence and will take place between September and November 2008.
The study will be launched and powered by Hewitt Associates, a consulting firm specializing in the human resource management, organizational development, talent acquisition, investment and business process outsourcing (BPO).
Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), The Edge [...]