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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How HR tech is responding to the new emphasis on skills
Steve Boese, President and Co-Founder of H3 HR Advisors, explains how a skills-centred approach to talent management is manifesting in HR technology.
Young South Koreans taking job exams hit record high
Some 859,000, or 19.1% of 4.49 million economically inactive people aged 15 to 29 were preparing for job exams in May.
Young South Koreans take 10 months to find their first job
Statistics Korea’s data showed that it takes an average of 10.1 months for Koreans aged between 15 and 29 to land their first job.
Hong Kong’s unemployment rate in Q2 2021 falls to 5.5%
Some 213,000 people are still out of jobs, but this is 20,200 fewer than the preceding quarter, as Hong Kong’s labour market continues to recover.
Hong Kong saw 56,253 newly registered companies in H1 2021
In the first half this year, 56,253 local companies have registered their businesses, bringing the total number to 1.38 million.
China creates 6.98 million urban jobs in H1’21
The surveyed urban unemployment rate averaged at 5.2%, down 0.6 percentage points year-on-year, as China’s economic recovery continues to gain pace.
South Korea’s labour market recovers with 582,000 jobs added
In June, the country added 582,000 jobs year-on-year, marking four consecutive months of growth in employment numbers.
Singapore needs to create more jobs in the face of competition
The government has been urged to balance the employment needs of local workers while remaining open to foreign investment and manpower
Singapore aims to add at least 20,000 jobs in infocomm media
Last year, economic contributions from the sector had already expanded by 4.8%, as digitalisation gains pace in Singapore.
Taiwan offer subsidies to the unemployed who find jobs
Workers will now be eligible for handouts of up to NT$20,000 in subsidies over four months if they find a new full-time job.
Delhi’s public job portal registers record surge in jobseekers
There were 75,000 connections made between jobseekers and employers in June, with a total of 34,212 job seekers newly registered.
Singapore’s overall unemployment rate edges down to 2.8% in May
The overall unemployment rate in the country trended down in May, falling marginally from 2.9% in the previous month.
Australia’s government identifies jobs with future demand
The Skills Priority List, which provides a future demand rating for occupations nationwide, will be used to enact relevant employment policies.
South Korean companies to hire 24% more staff in Q2 & Q3
Companies with five or more permanent staff are planning to hire 24% more employees in the six-month period ending this September.
The Philippines adopts recovery plan for employment
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order to implement a recovery strategy for the country’s labour market.
Australian companies struggle to find suitable employees
According to a survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), 27% of businesses have difficulty in finding suitable staff.
Employment a key national priority for Reserve Bank of Australia
The Australian central bank is committed to maintaining a monetary policy that will support the country’s employment and inflation goals.
Philippine employer groups to create 1 million new jobs
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) is leading several business groups in pledging to create at least 1 million new jobs.
Australia’s unemployment falls to 5.1% in May 2021
The number of employed women rose by 69,000, while the number of employed men increased by 46,000.
Hong Kong’s unemployment rate falls to a 12-month low
Hong Kong’s jobless rate fell for three consecutive months to a one-year low in May, as the economy continues to recover from the pandemic.
Employment in Singapore recovers better than expected in 1st quarter
Total employment in the country grew in the first quarter this year, signaling a recovery in the local labour market.
Cambodia re-skills unemployed and furloughed workers
6,500 workers have received special and been awarded with a dedicated technical and vocational certificate, in preparation for re-employment.
India’s unemployment rate falls amid easing of lockdown
The country’s urban unemployment rate fell 5.0 percentage points to 9.7% month-on-month for the week which ended on June 13.
Japan’s older workers are motivated to work longer
40.2% of Japanese people aged 60 and above want to work or continue in their jobs, a government survey has found.
Australian government launches online tool to aid hiring of new staff
Business owners can now make use of a new online tool developed by the government to hire their first employee, potentially preventing costly mistakes.