Latest survey shows China’s employment situation generally stable in Jan-Feb
The updated surveyed urban unemployment rate on average in China stood at 5.3% in the first two months of 2024, data from the National...
A partnership to grow the accountancy profession in Singapore
The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Kaplan Higher Education Academy (Kaplan) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), bringing together two esteemed...
Strengthening maid training with overseas centre in Indonesia
JForce Employment Service, an employment agency in Singapore, continues to set the standard in providing well-trained domestic helpers by operating its dedicated maid training...
Accountancy and finance professionals can augment 60% to 100% of critical...
Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) would be a game-changer for the accountancy industry.
The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) adopts a human-centred AI (HCAI)...
Taiwan plans ‘global elite card’ to attract skilled professionals
The Taiwanese government is planning a new card that enables highly skilled foreign professionals to apply for permanent residence within one year, reports Taiwan...
Japan jobless rate unchanged in May while female workers on the...
It was reported that Japan's unemployment rate remained at 2.6% in May for the fourth consecutive month in the wake of the country's labour...
Weekly jobless claims at two-month high in the US reported
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased to a two-month high late March amid a gradual easing in labour market...
About a quarter of foreign labourers in Korea work over 50...
Nearly three out of 10 foreign employees in Korea worked 50 hours or longer per week last year, data showed on Wednesday (April 17,...
Bill on foreigners’ benefits receives approval by Taiwanese government
The legislature on Monday (June 17) gave preliminary approval to an amendment to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals that...
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...
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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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Grab Indonesia’s Wiramudi Grab programme empowers women driver-partner
On December 19, 2024, Vantage Foundation announced its partnership with Grab Indonesia in support of their Wiramudi Grab programme, which is designed to empower...
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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...
