Unemployment in Australia falls to lowest point in 13 years
The states of New South Wales and Victoria each added 32,000 and 25,000 to the employment numbers in late 2021, respectively.
China’s unemployment rate fell in 2021 as more jobs created
Certain sectors, such as wholesale and retail, saw more employment, which contributed to the overall employment stability.
China could create 88 million jobs by 2030 through green efforts
One of the transitions identified by the World Economic Forum is eco-tourism, which is projected to create some US$53 billion of additional revenue.
Malaysia mandates employers to post job vacancies on MYFutureJobs
Employers in the country must advertise job vacancies on the MYFutureJobs portal to ensure that these opportunities are offered to locals first
South Korea’s jobs growth surges to 7-year high in 2021
This was the most number of jobs added in seven years as the labour market bounces back to pre-pandemic levels.
Firms in Vietnam employed over 14.7 million workers in 2020
Over the same period, the number of private businesses and production establishments totalled nearly 5.2 million, an increase of 5.7% from 2016.
Malaysia’s unemployment rate continues to drop
The number of unemployed persons fell below 700,000 in November, its lowest level since April 2020, according to the Department of Statistics.
Formal employment in India jumps by 0.2 million in July-September quarter
Over the period, 31 million jobs were created in sectors such as manufacturing and education, an increase from 30.8 million in the preceding quarter.
Singapore’s jobless rate continues to fall
The overall unemployment rate fell to 2.5% in November from 2.6% the month before, statistics from the Manpower Ministry show.
South Korea aims to attract more skilled workers
A fast-track visa system for foreigners with a master or PhD degree in science and IT will guarantee legal status during their job search period.
Indonesia sets out to address labour issues in 2022
Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah has revealed resolutions to address labour issues, including breakthroughs to restore the national economy.
P250-million fund assists startups for job creation in the Philippines
The Department of Trade and Industry has partnered with the National Development Co to set up a P250-million (US$4.9-million) fund for local startups.
South Korea’s number of companies rise 18% over past five years
As of end-2020, the country registered a total of 6,013,000 businesses, an increase of 17.8% from five years earlier.
More workers in Japan leaving their jobs for better ones
This has seen the unemployment rate rise to 2.8% in November, an increase of 0.1 percentage point month-on-month.
Cambodia looks to create over 150,000 jobs through new investments
The country has approved 195 new investment projects and 43 production expansion requests that would provide more jobs.
Employment rate for Japan’s fresh graduates in 2021 falls again
The number of fresh graduates who landed jobs fell to 432,790, with employment offers declining in some sectors due to the spread of COVID-19.
17,202 Cambodians seeking employment
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training said that out of the 17,202 people searching for employment, 4,753 people were able to secure jobs.
Taiwan’s unemployment rate falls to 3.66% in November
The number of first-time jobseekers and workers who quit their jobs fell by 4,000 over the same period, as Taiwan’s economy continues to recover.
Unemployment rate fell to 2.6% in November in South Korea
The jobless rate was 2.6% in November, down 0.8 percentage point year-on-year. The rate was 3.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Hong Kong’s unemployment improves in September-November quarter
Across most sectors, the unemployment rates fell in the September-November quarter as compared with the preceding three month period.
Businesses increase hiring as economy reopens in the Philippines
The employment outlook index is 24.5% for the first quarter of next year compared to the previous quarter’s 6.2%.
Unemployment rate in Australia falls as pandemic restrictions eased
The easing of restrictions in New South Wales and Victoria impacted the national jobs figures significantly, with employment rising in both states.
November saw employment continue to rise in South Korea
However, jobs addition fell below 600,000 for the first time in three months, which was attributed to the resurgence of the COVID-19 outbreak.
China’s urban areas saw 12.07 million jobs created
A total of 12.07 million new jobs were created in urban areas across China from January to November this year, outperforming the 11.00 million target set.
Singapore’s resident employment grew in Q3
Resident employment grew by 19,100 in Q3 but, at the same time, non-resident employment fell by 21,500, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
Younger workers in South Korea face greater employment woes
Workers who had graduated from college or high school less than a year ago were found to face more difficulty finding jobs.
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Job-creation programme addresses unemployment in the Philippines
To help people displaced by the pandemic, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has launched a job-creation programme.