Philippines to hold job fair for displaced POGO workers
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will host a job fair exclusive to Filipino workers who are expected to be displaced after the...
Thailand reduces work permit fees for selected ASEAN employees
Thailand issued an official notice for foreign workers from Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam regarding new fees for inspections and work permits. The latest...
Philippine domestic helpers to begin working in Seoul in mid-year
Korea will receive 100 domestic helpers from the Philippines at the end of July for a pilot programme to test the import of foreign...
South Korea to ease workforce shortage by boosting foreign workforce in...
In a move to alleviate labour shortages, the South Korean government announced on Dec 29, 2023 that it will allow the hiring of foreign...
Vietnamese labourers find better opportunities working abroad
The prospects of working abroad are broadening with several Eastern European nations expressing interest in hiring Vietnamese staff.
Pham Viet Huong, deputy director of the...
Majority of municipalities across Japan want more foreign workers
A total of 86% of municipalities across Japan feel the need to increase foreign labour, a according to a recent survey by Kyodo News,...
Taiwan to get migrant workers from India to counter workforce shortages
Due to the shortage of workers in Taiwan, India signed an agreement with the island on February 16, 2024, to bring in Indian migrant...
Highest annual growth of renewables jobs in 2023, reaching 16.2 million
The year 2023 saw the highest-ever increase in renewable energy jobs, from 13.7 million in 2022 to 16.2 million, according to the newly released...
South Korea open additional visa applications for foreign workers
South Korea's ministry of labour and employment announced that it is issuing an additional 12,900 E-9 visas for non-skilled foreign workers.
The latest move is...
Taiwan to allow foreign nationals to serve in the social work...
Taiwan's Ministry of Labor (MOL) on Thursday (May 2) said it is planning to open the social work sector to foreign nationals following the...
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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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Job growth in South Korea falters
South Korea's employment growth in 2024 slowed substantially compared to previous years, with December marking a net job loss compared to one year before,...
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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...
