Human Resources
Shorter 35-hour work week necessary for South Korea to boost low birth rate
Researchers said shortening the work week to 35 hours is a “necessary step” if South Korea hopes to reverse its...
Read moreIDEAS calls for legal framework on refugee employment in Malaysia
The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) has urged the Malaysian government to establish a comprehensive legal framework that...
Read moreChina’s Greater Bay Area sees surge in jobs due to private sector expansion
China’s employment market has experienced a vibrant resurgence following the Spring Festival. Private enterprises continue to play a critical role...
Read moreSouth Korea faces continued instability in unemployment rates
In the latter half of last year, Seogwipo City in Jeju recorded the highest employment rate among basic local government...
Read moreHong Kong workforce anticipates high job turnover in 2025
Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm, released results from its 2025 Human Capital Employee Sentiment Study with new...
Read morePetronas rightsizing workforce to ‘ensure survival’
PETROLIAM Nasional Bhd (Petronas) intends to rightsize its workforce in view of an evolving and increasingly challenging global operating environment,...
Read moreSingapore offers S$300 monthly allowance for mid-career workers taking up part-time courses
A SkillsFuture initiative that provides an allowance to mid-career workers aged 40 and above taking up training courses will be...
Read moreSingapore Civil Defence Force to hire foreigners for emergency services
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will begin hiring foreigners to complement its emergency medical services (EMS) workforce from March...
Read moreSingapore announces budget measures to aid older workforce retention
Employers of Singaporean workers aged 60 and above will get another fillip for their efforts to tap the experience of...
Read moreNissan to close Thai factory after merger talks with Honda fail
It was reported that the Japanese automaker Nissan has announced plans to close one of its two automobile factories in...
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