Graduate employability drops marginally to 84.4% in Malaysia
Malaysia’s graduate employability rate fell to 84.4% in 2020, down marginally from 86.2% year-on-year, said its Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE).
Over 10,000 employers in Singapore received jobs support in 2020
This help included outreach activities, expanding career conversion programmes, and introducing job transformation programmes.
Taiwan’s employment rose for 8 consecutive months
The number of employees in the industrial and service sectors at the end of January increased by 0.18% or 15,000 to 8.17 million from December 2020.
China to prioritise employment policies, says Premier Li
In its 2021 Government Work Report delivered in early March, the government highlighted its plan to create 11 million jobs in 2021.
Malaysian businesses still in hiring freeze
Employers are taking a wait-and-see approach when it comes to hiring, says the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).
Australia doles out A$1.2 billion in wage subsidies
The scheme will see the government subsidise half of the wages for 70,000 apprentices for 12 months, incentivising businesses to hire younger workers.
Thailand sources 56,000 roles to help the unemployed
In February, 114,101 newly unemployed workers registered for financial aid, while 487,143 people updated their unemployment status.
Two thirds of large South Korean companies negative on hiring
Some 63.6% of the largest 500 companies in South Korea surveyed said that they have no plans for recruitment.
India’s unemployment rate back to pre-lockdown level in February
The Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) has said the country’s unemployment rate has fallen to 6.9% in February from 7.3% last July.
China aims to create more new urban jobs in 2021
Premier Li Keqiang has said China plans to create more than 11 million new urban jobs this year, an increase from last year’s goal of over 9 million.
South Korea aims to create 300,000 service sector jobs by 2025
The government aims to help small shop owners and firms set up a smart business system to support their transition into contactless operations.
Hiring demand in Taiwan expected to spike in Q2 2021
The Ministry of Labor (MOL) has said the demand for workers should rise in Q2 this year due mainly to the expansion in the electronics sector.
Japan’s unemployment falls, job availability rises
Despite the country being in a pandemic state of emergency, its unemployment rate declined and job availability increased, government statistics revealed.
India to add 12 million people to working population yearly
Based on the country’s present demographics, the working population is projected to increase by 12 million annually.
Malaysia aims to create 500,000 jobs in the digital economy by 2025
The government also aims for the digital economy to contribute to 22.6% of the country’s gross domestic product in four years.
Malaysia launches dedicated jobs programme for graduates
Poor English proficiency and skills mismatch among graduates are reasons why they are less desirable in the job market, says MEDAC minister.
Malaysia approved RM12.76 billion in wage subsidies as of end January
The National Employment Council estimates that over 160,000 new jobs will be created this year through committed investments.
Singapore pumps in S$5.4 billion to hire 200,000 locals
The government announced a range of Budget 2021 measures aimed at helping workers and businesses to land jobs and sustain operations amid the pandemic.
South Korea expects modest recovery in job market
Service industries that require face-to-face interactions are expected to have a slower recovery as compared to other sectors.
Malaysian government partners industries to create over 160,000 jobs
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has said that more than 160,000 jobs are expected to be created in 2021 through investments in human capital.
Australia’s payroll jobs rise 1.3% in first half of January
Payroll jobs had the largest increases in the states of Queensland, up by 2.8%, and South Australia, up by 2.4%.
Singapore government looks to hire more private sector talent
The end goal is to have “greater porosity” between the public sector and the outside world, said Minister Chan Chun Sing.
Task force set up in the Philippines to create jobs
Key government agencies have signed a joint memorandum circular to set up the National Employment Recovery Strategy (NERS) Task Force.
70,000 jobs can be created in Malaysia with 1% increase in GDP
The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) said the local economy has the capacity to create 70,000 jobs for every 1% increase in its GDP.
New Zealand’s unexpected jobless-rate drop rules out rate cuts
The unemployment rate fell unexpectedly and salaries increased, ruling out the probability that the central bank will reduce interest rates.
Singapore’s resident employment rebounds to pre-pandemic levels
At the end of 2020, resident employment increased by 28,900, rising for the second consecutive quarter after growing 43,200 in 3Q.
Malaysia’s wage subsidies total RM20.7 billion in payouts
The third phase of the country’s wage subsidy programme will receive an additional injection of RM500 million.
Cambodia’s manufacturing and service sectors create the most jobs
A recent government press release showed that the manufacturing and service sectors created the most jobs in the country over the last decade.
China created 11.86 million new jobs in 2020
The human resources ministry said the country’s employment situation improved quarter by quarter in 2020, exceeding expectations.
Over 56% of Singapore employers in specific sectors are looking to hire
Industries like Essential Domestic Services, Modern Services and Built Environment are most likely to hire new talent despite market outlook.