All applications for Singapore's Open Door Programme (ODP), between January 2022 to August 2023, were successful,…
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Johor’s Supercharged Growth Phase Will Boost The Property & Construction Sectors
The local property and construction sectors are set to benefit from Johor's supercharged growth phase, spurred…
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Manufacturing & Servicing Companies in Malaysia To Obtain MIDA Approval via Xpats Gateway
According to the Expatriate Services Division, this extension follows the statement made by the Malaysian Investment…
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Maintain Minimum Wage While Progressive Wage Policy Remains Voluntary
As long as the progressive wage policy is voluntary, the minimum wage should be maintained and…
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Malaysia’s Labour Market Continues To Recover Slowly
Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd anticipates that the country's labour market would continue to improve, particularly…
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3 Services Sub-Sectors in Malaysia Can Now Hire Foreign Workers
The Malaysian government is now permitting three corporations which are barbers, textiles, and goldsmiths to hire…
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5 Countries with the Highest Minimum Wage
The minimum wage amount varies by country, and even the method of setting it differs. Here…
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AI Is Changing the Skills Employers Want from Workers
Workers in the United States and around the world use generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems like…
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Women In Japan Earn Only 70% Of What Men Earn
There remains a shortage of female representation in leadership positions, with women holding only 9.47% of…
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20 Most Expensive Cities For Expats In 2023
According to a new survey, New York has surpassed Hong Kong as the most expensive city…
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Tough Period For O&G Sector
Malaysia’s oil and gas sector is expected to face tough seasons ahead as companies are reducing…
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Singapore Allows Restaurant To Hire Chefs From India
Singapore Allows Restaurant To Hire Chefs From India in efforts to address labour shortages within the…
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South Korea To Open Door For Foreign Maids
South Korea accepted a plan by the city of Seoul to allow 100 foreign domestic workers…
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Indonesia Offering ‘Golden Visa’ To Attract Foreign Investors
Indonesia offering 'golden visa' to attract foreign investors as an attempt to boost the country’s economy.
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foodpanda Malaysia Upgrades Employees Insurance Coverage For Delivery Partners
Outside of business hours, delivery platform foodpanda Malaysia will provide its delivery partners' families with insurance…
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73.4% Of Businesses To Keep Their Employees
According to the Business Tendency Statistics report, businesses surveyed in Malaysia (73.4%) anticipate to keep their…
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Hong Kong: Women Outweigh Men In Population Size But Lower Labour Participation Rate
The overall labour force participation rate also plummeted with women showing 54.2% and males with 65.8%…
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Underemployment & Unemployment Rate for Q2 2023
For Q2 2023, the number of people who worked less than 30 hours per week declined…
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