Airbus cuts 2,000 defence and space jobs
Airbus announced just over 2,000 job cuts in defence and space, or about 5% of its second-largest division, as it reels from US competition...
Promoting a successful transition from education to work for Hong Kong’s...
A two-day forum CLAP@JC Conference was recently held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre bringing together eminent speakers from Hong Kong and...
South Korea employment applications from Vietnam exceed quota threefold
According to the Centre of Overseas Labour, around 45,000 Vietnamese have applied to work abroad in South Korea this year, about three times the...
Microsoft lays off another 650 staff from its video game workforce
It was reported that Microsoft is laying off a further 650 staff from its gaming business, according to a memo sent by Xbox chief...
Japan eyes training foreign workers amid labour shortages
The Japanese government has adopted plans to create a new system designed to train unskilled foreign workers and facilitate their attainment of medium- to...
UK wage growth declines to two-year low as unemployment rate decreases
It was reported that British pay growth dropped to its lowest in nearly two years in the second quarter, likely reassuring the Bank of...
The Philippines-Japan Friendship Week job fair offers overseas jobs
It was reported that some 25,000 job opportunities are available for Filipinos who are seeking employment abroad, particularly in Japan.
In a social media post...
POGO work permits valid until year-end, PAGCOR announces
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced that work permits for both foreign and local employees of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs)...
HSBC managers are competing to keep their jobs in CEO’s revamp
It was reported that HSBC Holdings plc has asked hundreds of managers to reapply for jobs in the firm’s newly formed corporate and institutional...
Hong Kong opens 2025 Education & Careers Expo
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 34th Education & Careers Expo will be held from January 16 to 19 (Thursday...
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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...
