Japan gov’t launches initiative to close gender pay gap in key...
A Japanese government project team on June 5 approved an interim report encouraging five industries with significant gender wage gaps to develop action plans...
Indonesia and Switzerland seek to boost cooperation in employment
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Mandatory EPF contribution meant to reduce reliance on foreign workers in...
The Malaysian government's decision to introduce mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions for foreign workers is meant to address the country's heavy dependence on...
China continues to pledge to create jobs including enhancing employment promotion...
China created 3.03 million new urban jobs in the first quarter of the year, completing its corresponding target set in this year's government work...
Job opportunities in green, digital and care for Filipinos
Employers and business leaders in the Philippines convene to tackle employment challenges and change drivers that are rapidly transforming the world of work. The...
Philippines unemployment rate down in August
The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 4.0% in August 2024 from 4.4% in the same month last year, according to preliminary estimates...
More Thai workers to be offered jobs in South Korea this...
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Ramco Systems partners with BDO India to enhance and elevate payroll...
Global payroll solution provider, Ramco Systems, announced that it has entered into a partnership with BDO India LLP, one of India's leading professional services...
Labour Ministry warns of potential 28,000 job losses in Taiwan by...
The Ministry of Labour issued a warning on Tuesday, 22 October, that Taiwan could face 28,000 job losses by 2045 if carbon reduction efforts...
Singapore safeguards against common forms of workplace discrimination with new legislation
Singapore has introduced new legislation to strengthen protection against discrimination across all stages of employment, empowering authorities with a broader set of actions to...
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Short on workers, Japan retailer hires remote cashiers living overseas
One of Japan’s largest 24-hour convenience store chains is turning to remote cashiers based overseas in a bid to tackle the country’s chronic labour...
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Malaysia unveils tax incentives for companies and workers in Johor-Singapore SEZ
Malaysia has announced tax incentives to draw investments to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), including a 5 per cent tax rate for companies...
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9th Malaysian Shared Services and Outsourcing Week
Venue: Malaysia
Date: 13-16 June 2022
The pandemic has proved the importance of Shared Services, and the demand for Shared Services is rising. Malaysia remains...
