Up to $6,000 under new scheme will buy time for Singapore...
Interim financial support under a new scheme will provide workers who lose their jobs some reprieve from cost pressures, buying them more time to...
More young South Koreans give up on finding a job
The number of young people not in education, employment or training (Neet) was the highest last month for any July on record, revealing South...
New regulations to facilitate hiring of foreign labour for medium-sized companies...
It was reported that the middle market enterprises (MMEs) in core manufacturing sectors headquartered in the Seoul metropolitan region can now hire foreign workers...
Japan’s jobless rate falls lower in October
It was reported that Japan's unemployment rate fell to 2.5% in October from 2.6% a month earlier, improving for the second consecutive month, as...
UK unemployment jumps to six-month high after economy cools
It was reported that Britain’s unemployment rate rose unexpectedly to the highest in six months as the number of jobs in the economy shrank,...
China to create more opportunities for young job-seekers
With its industrial upgrade creating new opportunities and strengthened policy support to boost employment, China is beefing up efforts from both the supply and...
How Indonesia is boosting workforce productivity through large-scale training
Indonesia has the world’s fourth-largest workforce, with over 140 million workers.
However, the country's labour productivity remains relatively low at IDR86.5 million (US$5,300) per year...
Green-collar job market expanding in Taiwan
The Taiwanese Ministry of Environment recently released a report on trends in employment in the sustainable energy industry, finding that median starting salaries were...
LiT Strategy expands local workforce by entering Thailand & Vietnam
A leading management consulting firm in Singapore, LiT Strategy has announced its expansion plans both within the country and abroad to serve and meet...
Green skills training support on hand for Vietnam’s workers
Vietnam is preparing for a greener economy by collaborating to enhance human resource training and equip workers with the skills to adapt to changes...
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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...
