Malaysia’s banking industry continues support for borrowers
The Financial Management & Resilience Programme (URUS) has been launched for individual borrowers who continue to be affected by the pandemic.
Taiwan sees marginal improvement in employment and wages
The number of employed people across various sectors showed an increase in August month-on-month, with wages growing marginally.
South Korea records largest growth in jobs in 7 years
The number of employed people totaled 27.68 million in September, marking a record high since March 2014, when the figure grew by 726,000.
Australia mandates vaccination for service workers in Northern Territory
Australia’s Northern Territory has made it compulsory for anyone serving the public at work to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Thailand sees 222,871 jobs created in October
As the country gets ready to reopen its borders on November 1, the Labour Ministry has announced that 222,871 jobs have been created.
Taiwan to launch online platform for migrant workers next year
Minister of Labour Hsu Ming-chun has said her ministry will be launching an online platform to allow migrant workers to self- submit applications.
28% of Japanese companies seek to hire more employees
Over the next 12 months, 28% of companies expect to increase the number of employees as businesses recover from the pandemic.
Cambodia conducts rapid testing for COVID after major holiday
All public and private institutions have begun testing employees and officials for COVID-19 after the recently concluded Pchum Ben festival.
Japan business association advocates taking on of secondary jobs
The Japan Federation of Employers’ Associations says taking on secondary employment can result in a more productive workforce.
Singapore’s unemployment rate falls to 2.7% in August
The overall unemployment rate in August fell by 0.1 percentage point to 2.7% month-on-month, due to a temporary easing of labour demand.
Singapore recovers US$266 million from overpayment of wage subsidies
The government has recovered S$361 million (US$266 million) from 4,862 firms to remedy overpayments in the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS).
Cambodia’s minimum wage hike not enough for workers’ basic needs
Western buyers of Cambodian apparel and footwear goods have been urged to prod suppliers towards paying a living wage to factory workers.
New Zealand employers urge for mandatory vaccine passports
The Employers & Manufacturers Association (EMA) is calling on the government to mandate workers to carry digital vaccine passports to enter workplaces.
Thailand approves subsidies to help SMEs keep staff employed
To help about 480,122 struggling small businesses keep five million employees employed, the government is planning to roll out subsidies.
Business groups in the Philippines call for restrictions on unvaccinated
About 13 business groups have asked the government to restrict the mobility of unvaccinated individuals and to step up mass inoculations.
Employers in Cambodia urged to test staff for COVID-19 after public holiday
All employers have been told to test staff for COVID-19 after they return to work after the three-day Pchum Ben holiday or Ancestors’ Day.
Malaysia’s wage subsidies saved 2.9 million jobs to date
The allocation of RM18 billion (US$4.3 billion) in wage subsidies has helped 2.9 million workers in the country keep their jobs so far, reports HR minister.
Workers in HCM City to benefit from unemployment insurance allowances
About three million workers in Ho Chi Minh City stand to gain from the unemployment insurance fund with total allowances of about VND6 trillion.
Auckland businesses urge mandate of “no jab, no job” regulation
Businesses in Auckland are calling for government-mandated vaccination at workplaces amid a lockdown that has lasted seven weeks.
Japan sees first drop in job availability in four months
The country’s job availability fell for the first time in four months in August as the government expanded the state of emergency over more regions.
Vietnam steps up urban employment drive
The Ministry of Labour – Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has set a target of bringing a million workers back to being employed by the end of 2021.
Thailand budgets US$1.3 billion job support for small businesses
The country’s planning agency is launching a 45.4-billion-baht (US$1.4-billion) stimulus package to help small businesses keep jobs.
Malaysia mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for government staff
Malaysia has announced that all medically fit federal government employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
New South Wales makes vaccination compulsory for all healthcare staff
Healthcare staff in New South Wales (NSW) must be inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine by September 30, said NSW health minister Brad Hazzard.
Vietnam to support pandemic-hit workers and employers
The government will provide financial aid to pandemic-hit workers and employers, drawing from the unemployment insurance fund.
Australian employers get wage subsidies for apprentices
The government is expanding wage subsidies for businesses which employ apprentices into the latter’s second and third years.
Sacked port worker in New Zealand loses High Court case
An ex-customs service worker who opted not to be vaccinated and consequently got sacked has lost her case at the High Court.
India saw a 29% increase in employment across 9 sectors for Q2’21
A government survey has shown a rise in total employment from 23 million reported in 2013-14 to 30.8 million in the second quarter this year.
Malaysia wants to stop discrimination against unvaccinated staff
Employers have been told not to impose mandatory vaccination requirements on their staff or penalise those who opt not to be vaccinated.
South Korea expands safety net for platform workers
The government plans to let delivery workers and designated drivers benefit from the employment insurance system from next year.