5G network expected to create employment boost in Malaysia
The deployment of the fifth-generation network (5G) in the country has been projected to create about 148,000 new jobs.
Australia’s job mobility reaches highest level in a decade
Some 1.3 million people changed jobs during the second year of the pandemic, an increase of 300,000 year-on-year.
Malaysia’s labour market momentum escalated in Q1 2022
Malaysia’s labour market momentum escalated in the first quarter of 2022 as both demand and supply ascended further.
Australia’s jobless rate hits 50-year low in April
The unemployment rate for males declined by 0.2 percentage points to 4%, its lowest level since October 2008.
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Taiwan expects labour demand to rise as industries rebound
The demand for workers is expected to grow by 87,000 between late April and late July, the highest estimated growth for the same period since 2012.
India’s job market rebounds with 8.8 million jobs added in April
In one of the largest expansions in the labour market since the beginning of the pandemic, 8.8 million people joined the country’s workforce in April.
China focuses on creating jobs for disabled workers
Central departments are also looking towards alleviating job market discrimination for people with disabilities.
South Korea sees continuous job growth in April
Jobs data reflected overall improvements in the labour market, although employment in face-to-face services fell, such as those in accommodations.
Number of employed persons in Malaysia rises to record high
The number of employed persons rose to a record high of 15.77 million in March 2022 from 15.73 million in the preceding month.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022: What’s happening on Day 2
From May 11-13, HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 will be presented virtually, offering a lineup of global and regional HR leaders.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022: What’s happening on Day 1
Kicking off HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 is HR Tech Festival Live, the first in-person HR event to be held in Singapore.
More jobs to be created for locals in the Philippines
Foreign direct investments that the Philippines secured last year would generate more employment, said the Department of Trade and Industry.
China aims to improve employment for disabled workers
Jobs will be created for the disabled at government departments, public institutions, state-owned enterprises and private businesses.
Industries in Vietnam boost recruitment
More than 36,500 new jobs were created in Ho Chi Minh City in the first quarter, 1,800 more than the same period last year.
Japan’s unemployment rate falls to lowest level in almost two years
Compared to a month earlier, the number of workers rose by 180,000 in March, while workers who were unemployed fell by 90,000 over the same month.
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China focuses on job creation to help cushion economy
The country’s surveyed urban unemployment rate stood at 5.5% in Q1’2022, up 0.1 percentage points year-on-year, according to official data.
Majority of New Zealanders seeking jobs rely on Jobseeker Support
A total of 177,642 people were receiving Jobseeker Support as of end-March, and of these people, some 100,854 were “work ready”.
Greenfield agreements expected to boost Australian businesses and jobs
Such an agreement offers employers flexibility with the circumstances of their workers, covering conditions like pay, for instance.
Australia’s unemployment rate hits record low in March
The jobless rate in the country was 4.0% in March, one of the lowest readings since 1974, and is expected to drop further.
More large Japan businesses plan to increase headcount in 2023
Out of the 117 businesses surveyed by Kyodo News, 49 firms said that they will hire more fresh graduates starting next April.
Australia invests in four new AI centres to boost employment
A$44 million (US$32.5 million) is being invested in four new artificial intelligence and digital capability centres to stimulate growth and employment.
South Korea’s unemployment rate in March near historical low
The unemployment rate in the country stood near a historical low in March, while the number of people employed rose for a 13th consecutive month.
New Delhi government to launch jobs portal in July
The platform will use artificial intelligence to draw up the best job matches and will offer end-to-end employment related information to jobseekers.
Singapore’s unemployment rate continues fall to pre-pandemic levels
Unemployment rates for February were around the quarterly average unemployment rates in 2018/2019 and are expected to hover around these levels.
Singapore’s job vacancies hit all-time high in 2021
The number of new roles was most pronounced in growth industries like information and communications, as well as professional services.
Australia sees more jobs vacancies than before the pandemic
There were 423,000 job vacancies in February this year, up from the about 200,000 in the same month two years ago.
Malaysia sees 233% rise in job roles in 2021, but at lower pay scales
Job vacancies registered on the MyFutureJobs portal grew by 232.8% to 2,480,577 openings in 2021 compared to 745,304 in 2020.
Malaysia will ensure the continual development of SMEs
By 2025, the government plans for SMEs to contribute 45% of GDP to the country, in line with the 12th Malaysia Plan, says the Prime Minister