The government has pledged continued business support and relief measures to ensure employment stays strong in the country.
The monthly minimum wage in the country will be increased to 1.2 million kip (US$78) starting on August 1.
Research has shown that parental care leads to better developmental outcomes, which is key for success in school, the workplace and larger community.
New regulations aim to serve the rights of workers, foster new skills, support startups, and ensure healthy and balanced development in the job market.
Last year, only 53.4% (1 million) of working-aged people with disability participated in the labour force, according to a new survey.
The number of employed increased for the 16th consecutive month, with the tally for June climbing by more than 800,000 on-year.
According to a World Economic Forum report, Japan has the largest gender gap in East Asia and Pacific, with women unrepresented in the workforce.
With flexible work gaining momentum, about 73% of companies in India are evaluating the feasibility of hybrid working arrangements.
Businesses are finding a significant mismatch between the skills required in the job and that of candidates, a survey has revealed.
Health authorities have been calling for a return to widespread remote work because of a worsening winter COVID-19 wave.
The number of working people aged 15 and above hit 51.4 million in 1H2022, marking a 400,000 year-on-year rise.
Due to a recovering labour market, the number of mid-career Singaporeans who joined programmes to switch fields plunged in 2021.
Under a new rule, firms are required to pay the full wages of the employee by the last working day, regardless of resignation, retrenchment, or dismissal.
Labour bodies have called on employers who have not been registered with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to do so as soon as possible.
Job ads have increased for six straight months as the country continues to face a shortfall of skilled workers.
The unemployment rates in May stayed unchanged from the month before, and the likelihood of a downturn remains low.
The Philippines’ labour department eyes private sector assistance for worker benefits to alleviate rising cost of living.
Up till June 2022, more than 150,000 people have obtained employment through the Malaysian Family Job Guarantee Initiative.
This includes legally mandating all data-collecting institutions to analyse and publish gender-disaggregated statistics to reduce gender inequality.
The national task force on mental health will focus on stepping up resources for employees in the workplace.
ESG-focused development programmes and projects will be prioritised in the country’s Budget 2023, according to the finance minister.
A green recovery from the pandemic could create US$172 billion in investment opportunities annually and generate more than 30 million jobs by 2030.
Over the first half of 2022, there were around 410,300 people aged 15 – 24 without a job, which comprised 36.8% of the total figure.
A recent survey has shown that more than 70% of Japanese companies are currently not implementing working from home for their employees.
The country must overcome an asymmetry of information to spark the interest of working adults in reskilling and upskilling, said the education minister.
Chinese ministries have rolled out a raft of support policies that focus on cutting fees and taxes, as well as provide employment skills training.
Malaysia recently announced that workers could apply for flexible working arrangements with their companies from September 1.
Labour unions have quoted US$204-214 as the minimum wage for the textile, garment, footwear, bags and travel goods sectors in 2023.
Among other objectives, the new scheme will aim to develop more talents to support the country's digital workforce.
The top reasons for wanting to remain employed are to stay active, have a sense of purpose, maintain social connections, and save up for old age.