AI unlikely to destroy most jobs, but clerical workers at risk, UN study says
AI and its applications have sparked fears over job destruction, similar to those that emerged when the moving assembly line was introduced in the early 1900s and after mainframe computers in the 1950s.
China's suspension of youth jobless data draws public ire
The decision announced shortly after the release of weaker-than-expected factory and retail sales data sparked a rare backlash on social media amid growing frustration about employment prospects in the country.
Number of jobs up 2.4% in Q2 2023
A total of 8.83 million were recorded compared to 8.62 million in Q2 2022.
Don't depend on gig economy too much, deputy HR minister tells youth
Mustapha Sakmud says there is no telling how long the gig economy will last.
UK relaxes visa rules to attract foreign construction workers
Bricklayers, masons, roofers, roof tilers, slaters, carpenters, joiners and plasterers will benefit from cheaper visas and more relaxed employment criteria under the changes.
South Korea to boost visas for skilled workers amid labour shortages
With younger South Koreans reluctant to take up blue-collar jobs, the industrial and farming sectors of Asia's fourth-largest economy are struggling to fill vacancies.
4.5 million Malaysians likely to lose jobs if they lack skills, says HR minister
V Sivakumar cites the rise of artificial intelligence and its use in the automation of tasks.
US to ease visas for skilled Indian workers as Modi visits
Each year, the US government makes 65,000 H-1B visas available to companies seeking skilled foreign workers, along with an additional 20,000 visas for workers with advanced degrees.
Singapore tech giant Grab to lay off over 1,000 employees
The company has been narrowing its losses and aims to break even by the end of this year.
With record unemployment, China's youth confront bleak job market
With well-paid jobs few and far between, young people say they are opting to remain in university, while others are scrambling for limited government jobs as opportunities in the private sector dry up.
India's outsourcing giants cut hiring, disheartening for economy, students
The slowdown is unprecedented in an industry that is one of the biggest hirers in India's services sector since the 1990s and provides an assured career path and prosperity to students each year.
Don't let youth become 'lost generation'
Underemployment hurts the younger population and exacts a toll on the economy.
