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Malaysia forms government body for job creation and placement

The Government Industry TVET Coordination Body, or GITC, is a collaboration hub to place graduates into relevant jobs.

South Korea’s working age population expected to fall by 3.2 million in 2030

The number of people aged 15 and above who are able and willing to hold a job is forecast to start a downward turn after reaching its peak in 2025.

Bill for “right to disconnect” filed in the Philippines

If House Bill 10717 is enacted, it could be against the law for employers to contact their staff outside working hours.

Job availability in Japan falls for third straight year

The ratio of job availability stood at 1.13 in 2021, indicating that there were 113 openings for every 100 jobseekers, down 0.05 points from 2020.

Unemployment rate in India drops to 11-month low

The unemployment rate fell to 6.57% in January – the lowest since March last year, contributed by a decrease in rural unemployment.

Firms in New Zealand ask for cheaper unemployment insurance scheme

The government has proposed a compulsory national income insurance scheme which would replace 80% of a workers’ income, up to a cap of NZ$130,911.

Most South Korean mothers want to remain in workforce

Out of the female workers who worked until giving birth, 77.5% either went back to work or plan to return to work after childbirth.

Calls to increase wages in Philippines seen as untimely

Although the country sees some signs of recovery, the situation still remains “very unstable”, said a labour official.

Laos set for first minimum wage raise since 2018

The government has begun discussion on raising the national minimum wage this March amid rising inflation and the increasing cost of living.

Japanese businesses repay COVID-19 subsidies amid crackdown

As of January 21, a total of 5.26 trillion yen (US$45.5 billion) had been distributed in employment subsidies.

Singapore’s total employment rebounds in Q4 last year

Q4 of 2021 saw total employment growing 47,400 compared to the decline of 2,400 in the third quarter, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

Workplace safety measures bolstered in South Korea as new law takes effect

Businesses face harsher sentences of a minimum one-year prison sentence or up to 1 billion won in fines in the event of fatal workplace accidents.

Call for faster pay hikes for low-paid workers in the Philippines

Labour group Partido Manggagawa (PM) has urged companies to raise wages of low-paid workers faster than those who earn higher salaries.

Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerated in 2021

Digital transformation is a new engine driving Vietnam’s socio-economic development, facilitating the country’s economic recovery.

The three biggest questions HR leaders will face in 2022

Achievers’ Matt Seadon shares the biggest questions that HR leaders will have to tackle in 2022 as they shape and redefine the post-pandemic workplace

Indonesia urges regions to boost workers’ digital literacy

The Communication and Informatics Ministry is encouraging regional governments to boost the digital literacy of human resources in their regions.

Hybrid work will be default for Singapore’s public employees

Hybrid working would likely become a permanent feature of the public sector workforce, according to the Office of the Clerk of Parliament.

Trade union calls for raise of New Zealand’s minimum wage

The minimum wage should be increased as annual inflation in the country has hit a 30-year high of 5.9%, says the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions.

Japanese workers accept lack of pay hike, says trade union leader

In this year’s wage talks, Rengo is aiming for salary hikes of around 4%, including pay scale raises of around 2% and regular wage hikes.

Thailand considering hike in minimum wages

The Labour Ministry will conduct a feasibility study on increasing the minimum daily wage as the prices of consumer goods, food, and fuel increase.

Singapore expects to create over 17,000 new jobs over next five years

This is attributed to the fixed asset investments received in 2021, as well as the reopening of travel in the second half of the year.

Indonesian companies should not use minimum wage as effective wage

Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah has said the widespread practice of companies using minimum wage as the effective wage needs to be addressed

Employees in Malaysia promised fair maternity leave and allowance

Following complaints of ambiguity, the Women’s Aid Organisation said it sought clarification from Malaysia’s human resource ministry.

Japan continues to debate feasibility of wage hike

Contrary to the Prime Minister’s call, the Japan Business Federation says it is difficult to set a blanket level of salary increases for all companies.