Ascentium expands APAC presence with Links acquisition
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE — Ascentium, a global business services provider based in Singapore, has announced its acquisition of Links International, an HR outsourcing technology partner in Asia.
Strategic integration
The acquisition extends Ascentium’s reach into key markets, including Japan, Macau SAR, South Korea, and Thailand. The combined entity will serve over 30,000 active clients through a workforce of more than 1,800 professionals operating from 37 cities across 14 markets.
Links International, recognized as Asia’s leading HR Outsourcing Technology Partner, brings its award-winning payroll technology and team of 200+ HR experts to the table. The company currently operates across 15 markets, supporting more than 20 locations in the APAC region.
Leadership and vision
“Links and Ascentium is a perfect strategic fit which enables Ascentium to leverage our award-winning HR tech and services and Links to offer a one-stop corporate services solution to our clients through Ascentium’s best-in-class corporate service offering,” said Scott Thomson, Managing Director of Links International.
“Becoming part of Ascentium creates immediate opportunities to introduce our services to emerging markets like India and UAE.”
Thomson is appointed to lead Links and Ascentium’s global HR solutions business.
Lennard Yong, Ascentium’s Group CEO, emphasized the strategic importance of the acquisition: “The addition of Links International to the Ascentium group marks a pivotal moment in our expansion strategy. Their technological capabilities and regional expertise perfectly complement our vision to deliver comprehensive business solutions throughout Asia Pacific.”
The merger enhances Ascentium’s service portfolio, which includes:
- Employer of Record (EOR) services
- Recruitment solutions
- Unified enterprise HR platforms
- Secretarial and finance services
- Payroll and HR administration
- Family office and fund administration
The integration will be implemented in phases, with a focus on maintaining service continuity while expanding the combined entity’s market presence.
