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Work
Indonesia turns to internships to quell youth unemployment
Government subsidizes work experience, but unclear if it will lead to full-time jobs
Construction
Japan builders turn down big projects because of labor crunch: poll
Lack of workers forces construction delays that hamper economic growth
Policy Asia
For India's gig workers, Modi reforms skip rights protections
Relatively good pay attracts army of delivery, home service providers, but job conditions poor
Work
Malaysia to double salary threshold for executive expats to $4,900 a month
Government seeks to secure jobs for locals as foreign businesses flow into nation
Artificial intelligence
India launches nationwide AI-skilling program for one million youths
Top official says artificial intelligence unlikely to threaten jobs in Global South
Artificial intelligence
China's job market braces for AI storm amid trade war and slowing economy
Though disruption still small, artificial intelligence stokes fears displacement
Finance
IMF remittance mandate for Pakistan sparks shadow banking fears
Cutting bank incentives risks a reemergence of informal transfer channels: experts
Artificial intelligence
Japanese ministries to adopt AI to help overworked bureaucrats
AI to craft responses delivered by top officials in parliamentary sessions
Technology
As India pushes drone deliveries, gig workers fear added insecurity
Skye Air CEO touts efficiency; deliverers worry of being pushed to machinelike speeds
Work
South Korea's 'yellow envelope' union law to broaden labor protection
Unions will be allowed to challenge management decisions, such as production cuts
Trump tariffs
Trump tariffs likely to worsen Pakistan's 21-year-high jobless rate
Experts predict half a million job losses on expected dip in exports to US
Economy
India's contentious labor laws likely to boost manufacturing, FDI: experts
Delayed by 5 years, reforms spark union anger by making it easier to fire workers
Work
South Korea seeks to cut workplace deaths with more inspectors, fees
Government plans 30% added funding for policies to end occupational accidents
Work
Indian trade unions condemn Modi government's new labor codes
Groups aligning with opposition demand laws be withdrawn before Wednesday protests
Work
South Korean bakery worker death rekindles debate on overtime
Service industries thrive in wealthy, speedy society, but at a human cost
Business deals
KKR to launch $584m bid for Japan staffing company Forum Engineering
US investment firm looks to address Japan's skilled labor shortage
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Companies
Japanese insurer Tokio Marine to support hiring of foreign talent
Company partners with recruiter to place 600 workers through 2028
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Work
South Korea grapples with growing number of idle young adults
Government to combat record rise of NEETs with virtual employment experience
Immigration
H-1B visa price hike makes India outsourcing an option for some US firms
$100,000 application fee is 'tough' hurdle, CEO of tax services provider says
Interview
Indian tech talent to drive AI streamlining at Japanese PC retailer
Thirdwave hires about 70 engineers from Anna University in Chennai
Immigration
Germany opens doors to Indians, but some trip over language barrier
Cultural differences, anti-immigration sentiment send some migrants packing
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Work
Taiwan steps up support for growing foreign workforce
Government, private groups help with temporary housing, language, tackling harassment
Transportation
Malaysia-Singapore economic zone spurs call for convenient transportation
Cross-border travelers frustrated by lack of direct links fueling demand for illegal shuttles
Work
Taxi operator to train Indian truck drivers to work in Japan
Daiichi Koutsu Sangyo's Indian unit to rehire workers after they gain experience
Japan immigration
Foreigners in Tokyo's Shinjuku make up nearly 40% of early-20s residents
Immigrants from Nepal, elsewhere drive surge in overall capital population
Japan immigration
98% of Japan business leaders support accepting more foreign workers: poll
CEOs of 141 top companies look to hire foreigners with eye on diversity, shortages
Thailand-Cambodia conflict
Cambodia factories ramp up hiring of post-clash Thailand returnees
Multinational and local employers pounce on opportunity to hire despite logistics bottlenecks