Funding from FDI to create high-skilled jobs in Malaysia
The government is partnering international venture capital fund managers to create jobs, said Malaysia’s finance minister.
South Korea reaffirms pledge to create 150,000 new jobs in 2021
The government also plans to support smaller businesses, offer tax incentives to increase hiring, and support sectors that were severely retrenched.
Cambodia: e-commerce initiative aims to create 10,000 new jobs
A joint initiative by the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and UN Development Programme (UNDP) will boost the kingdom’s e-commerce drive and create jobs.
South Korean graduates face a job market with less openings
The employment rate of university graduates of the class of 2019 fell, while the employment gap between men and women widened.
Employers of apprentices in Australia could receive A$4,000 of incentives
The government programme aims to support up to 80,000 additional apprenticeships over five years, particularly in industries with skill gaps to fill.
Thailand moves to attract foreign investments
The government plans to revise various regulations in immigration, foreign business and other areas to attract more foreign direct investment next year.
Japan: Number of job hoppers drop in market hit by pandemic
The number of workers changing jobs has seen a 6.8% drop in the first nine months of this year compared to the same period last year.
Malaysia disburses RM$12.6 billion in wage subsidies
The nation’s hiring incentive and training assistance programme has also helped 106,443 employees secure employment.
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China sets sights on stabilising and expanding job market in 2021
Among the groups identified to receive further government support include university graduates, rural migrant workers and poor urban families.
South Korea focuses on job creation for 2021
One of the main aims of South Korea’s 2021 economic policy plan is to prop up the sluggish labour market.
South Korean job-creation programme favours older workers
Younger jobseekers are finding it harder to find openings with the government’s job creation programme.
Australia’s November jobs soar, records 90,000 new employments
The jobless rate eased to 6.8%, the labour participation rate rose to 66.1%, while monthly hours worked rose by 43 million hours.
More long-term PMET jobs available in Singapore
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said 91,340 job openings are available with most classified as long-term jobs.
Indian startups set on recovery from COVID-19 pandemic
A survey by India’s chamber of commerce for the tech industry found that startups in the country have seen their revenue accelerate, and funding improved.
Digitisation gains pace in Singapore as more jobs available in digital banks
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is expecting digital banks to employ a “sizeable number of people”.
Laid-off workers insured under Socso re-employed in Malaysia
Out of 100,000 employees insured under Socso who have been laid off, about 31% or 30,977 have found new jobs.
Nearly half of employers in India hired virtually in 2020
31% of employers said virtual hiring gave them wider access to talent, while 28% said that it allowed flexibility and convenience.
Automation will displace 85 million jobs by 2025: World Economic Forum
Roles are set to change when companies’ adopt technologies that will transform tasks, jobs and skills, creating new employment opportunities.
Malaysia: New govt portal to provide seamless business registration
Prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has launched MalaysiaBiz – a one-stop government portal that aims to streamline the setting up of businesses.
Thai commerce chamber urges extension of economic stimulus
The tourism subsidy package will run until Jan 31 next year, while a separate co-payment scheme will end on Dec 31.
China’s civil service exam attracted over 1.58 million jobseekers, for 85,000 open roles
The test typically covers aptitudes such as language proficiency, document writing and policy analysis.
Foreign investments to create 3 million new jobs in the Philippines
Three million new jobs may be created with US$50 billion of new foreign direct investments (FDI) entering the country.
Taiwan hires fewer workers aged 50 and above
The labour participation rate of people aged 50 and above is found to be significantly lower than that of Japan, South Korea and the US.
Stranded foreign nationals in Japan can now work part time
The Justice Ministry is relaxing work restrictions for foreigners, either as students or on other visa statuses, who are stuck in the country.
Remote working in India enables companies to hire from smaller cities
Companies now have the option to hire contract staff from Tier 2 and 3 cities as working from home becomes more prevalent and accepted.
Financial institutions in Singapore aim to create 1,800 new roles and 2,000 traineeships by June 2021
A survey conducted by MAS polled over 30 firms on their projected hiring for the next 12 months.
Japan government conducts exams for mid-career jobseekers to enter public sector
A total of 5,634 applicants sat for the exams, competing for 157 positions.
Malaysia’s dedicated jobs programme has helped 120,000 jobseekers
Over 500,000 vacancies have been posted on the national jobs platform, with more than 400,000 job seekers visiting the site every day.