Companies urges Thai government to grant tax relief for vaccinations
Companies have asked the government to allow them to deduct the cost of vaccinating their employees from their corporate taxes.
New Zealand’s unemployment rate falls to 4% in June quarter
The number of unemployed people declined by 12.4%, marking the largest quarterly percentage fall in unemployment since 1986.
India’s jobless rate at 4-month low in July
The unemployment rate in the country fell to 6.95% in July – the lowest in four months, an indication of possible recovery in the labour market.
Singapore provides working parents with more benefits
Parents who were previously not eligible for paternity or adoption leave can now qualify for benefits up to S$30,000.
Malaysian fresh grads urged to gain new skills to boost employability
Fresh graduates and first-time job seekers need to brace themselves for stiff competition amid the economic downturn caused by the pandemic.
Chinese Premier Li exhorts efforts to improve human resource services
He urged support for skilled talent and the gig economy to foster entrepreneurial capabilities and innovation to build new growth momentum.
New paradigm of talent management driving the future of work
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Mandatory vaccination for key-sector workers in Hong Kong
Civil servants, teachers and healthcare workers must get inoculated against COVID-19 or pay for regular testing.
Japan considers fresh COVID-19 stimulus package
Lawmakers have since escalated calls for a new relief package, with the idea of an extra budget valued at 30 trillion yen being floated around.
Cambodia approves projects that will create 9,500 jobs
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved eight new projects worth US$71.4 million expected to create over 9,500 jobs.
Malaysian Employers Federation seeks to be part of reopening stakeholders
The Malaysian government aims to fully reopen the economy by October earliest, based around recommendations by the National Recovery Council.
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Japan’s unemployment rate falls to 2.9% in June
The recovery was attributed to hiring at pandemic-hit restaurants and retailers as the state of emergency was lifted in some areas.
Philippines seeks additional funds to help workers through lockdown
Formal workers will be able to receive a one-time cash assistance of P$5,000 (US$100) under the COVID-19 Adjustment Measure Programme.
HR development key for Indonesia’s advancement
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani has called for the development of human resources as a priority for Indonesia’s continued development.
Laos urges the unemployed to seek help in finding jobs
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has urged local officials to provide information on the number of unemployed people who need assistance.
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Singapore’s resident employment grew at slower pace in Q2
Resident employment for citizens and permanent residents continued to expand, though at a slow pace due to stricter pandemic measures from May 16.
SMEs in Malaysia incurred RM$40.7 billion loss in 2020
Some 580,000 businesses, representing 49% of the SME sector, are at risk of failing by October this year if they are not allowed to open up operations by then.
South Korean president urges for swift disbursement of pandemic aid
The 34.9-trillion-won (US$30.5-billion) supplementary budget should be disbursed swiftly to pandemic-hit businesses and people.
China to create business environment that supports growth of SMEs
Vice-Premier Liu He has also urged entrepreneurs to contribute to China’s economic development by supporting SMEs in the country.,
ADB loan to boost youth employment in the Philippines
A US$400-million (₱20.1-billion) loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will expand employment and skills programmes for youth in the country.
Malaysia proposes enhanced SOPs for reopening of small businesses
Under the proposal, business owners and workers will have to be fully vaccinated and undergo a weekly COVID-19 swab test.
68.1% of older South Koreans want to work till 73
About 68.1% of South Koreans aged between 55 and 79 said they would want to work till an average age of 73, health permitting.
Cambodia records high female labour participation
Marital status is the most important determinant of women’s employment., with those who are married 38% less likely to be in paid employment.
Singapore addresses workplace discrimination
A Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness (TCWF) has been set up to review the framework for workplace fairness in Singapore.
Queensland government urged to look closer into gender inequality
The gender gap persists in more areas other than pay, such as the number of hours worked, highlights QCOSS.
New Zealand companies express interest for workplace vaccination
Companies are seeking to inoculate employees after the Ministry of Health sought expressions of interest to provide workplace vaccination.
South Korea battles unemployment woes
Those in their 20s and 30s accounted for 46.8% of the total discouraged workers in June, up 8.2 percentage points from the year before.
Improving employee productivity and wellbeing in a transformed workplace
HR Tech Festival Asia Online 2021 will examine how organisations can create a healthy and productive workforce consisting of the best talent.