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Female gig workers at a rally organised by India’s first dedicated union for female gig workers. Photo: GIPSWU

India’s female gig workers facing unsafe conditions, seek change and justice

Female gig workers in India have formed a union to advocate for rights and visibility, and confront harassment, unsafe conditions, and exploitation.

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An advanced degree in China? Think again, students say, as exam numbers plunge

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Indonesians urge ‘structural frugal living’ boycott of planned VAT hike

Australia’s gender pay gap narrows as ‘change is happening’

But women employees on average still earn A$28,425 (US$18,590) less each year than their male colleagues.

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Pedestrians at Sydney’s Westfield shopping centre. A report in February showed the gender pay gap at some of Australia’s biggest firms was bigger than the national average. Photo: Reuters

Boeing to cut nearly 2,200 jobs in Washington state, home to many of its oldest factories

Boeing’s layoffs are part of plan to cut 17,000 jobs globally, or 10 per cent of the planemaker’s workforce.

China’s youth-jobless rate hovers above 17% for fourth consecutive month

Unemployment rate for the 16 -24 age group, excluding students, stood at 17.1 per cent in October.

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Why is demand for drone pilots soaring in China?

Training programmes becoming increasingly popular as more job opportunities open up for UAV operators.

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A Meituan delivery drone is seen on display at the Global Digital Economy Conference 2022 in Beijing. Photo: Shutterstock

Trump 2.0 sparks concern in India about mobility of skilled workers to US

Experts say Trump’s administration could reintroduce tougher immigration policies and pull back on the H-1B visa for skilled professionals.

Opinion | Faster, bolder action needed to empower women across the Asia-Pacific

Great strides made since 1995 Beijing Declaration of women’s rights but progress still uneven and often fragile. True equality remains elusive.

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Singapore’s workplace fairness law hailed but rights group points to gaps

Employers who discriminate against workers based on characteristics such as race, age, sex and nationality could be prosecuted under the proposed law.

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People walk along the promenade near the financial business district in Singapore. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong’s labour shortage to hit 180,000 by 2028 amid rapidly ageing population

By 2028, more than 2 million people, or 28 per cent of the population, will be aged 65 or above.

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Hong Kong is projected to be short of construction workers in the coming years. Photo: Elson Li

Editorial | Hong Kong office attracts firms to live up to its name

City is being reinvigorated as regional business hub thanks to success of body bringing in hi-tech talent.

Opinion | Hong Kong government can’t turn the tide on youth disenchantment on its own

Government initiatives are expensive and not enough. For effective youth development, collaboration is needed with businesses and the community.

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Hong Kong unions seek 5.5% pay rise in 2025 as survey shows workers cut expenses

‘Workers have said that the average salary increase of 4.5 per cent this year will help them a little, but it is not enough to handle their actual expenses,’ federation vice-chairwoman says.

A labour union has called for a pay rise of 5.5 per cent next year. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong youth take a stab at juggling part-time jobs under ‘slasher’ trend

A pool of younger workers seeking satisfaction doing multiple jobs is challenging employers to change.

Illustration: Henry Wong

Editorial | Hong Kong cannot afford to lose talent as it wins over snooker great O’Sullivan

With snooker star latest big name to gain Hong Kong residency under admission scheme, care must be taken to ensure those already here stay.

China’s clean-energy boom creates 7.4 million jobs

The sector is expected to keep on generating job growth, but perhaps not enough to cure the country’s unemployment woes.

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The Nepali women behind village's blooming business

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How many Americans think China trade has made jobs in their state? Just 30%

Comparably low percentage of Americans are ‘moderately or extremely concerned’ about mainland outcompeting them in trade.

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Nepali women bloom amid garland industry’s flowering prosperity

Nepal is set to export 200,000 garlands, valued at US$1.4 million, providing jobs and income for women who weave flowers into garlands.

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Hong Kong’s goal of retaining 50,000 talent scheme visa holders is ‘extremely low’

Legislator Jesse Shang Hailong also says the low bar may send the wrong message that the city has limited opportunities.

People cross the street in Hong Kong’s financial heart, Central. Photo: Dickson Lee

He left Indonesia seeking opportunity in the UK, but found only debt and despair

‘Budi’ is bringing a case against the UK Home Office, claiming his seasonal worker experience made him a victim of human trafficking.

Fearing the repercussions of returning to Indonesia without being able to repay his debts, Budi decided to challenge the UK Home Office, describing himself as a victim of human trafficking and modern slavery. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong minister says goal to retain only 50,000 talent a year will be met

Government does not intend to ‘babysit’ talent but rather help them settle in Hong Kong by providing them with opportunities, labour chief Chris Sun says.

China’s hottest ‘iron rice bowl’ job for 2025 has more than 10,000 applicants

Millions register for upcoming guokao exam that will fill 39,700 civil service positions at government agencies and public institutions.

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Sell insurance to stay in Hong Kong? Top talent turn to ‘safety net’ job

Aims of talent trawl questioned as arrivals grab insurance sales jobs to stay in city, but some say move reflects ‘reality’ of current economy.

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Hong Kong tops Greater Bay Area in fresh graduate salaries with 9.3% rise

City’s fresh graduates commanded average of HK$19,806 this year, outperforming peers in Macau and Guangdong province.

Fresh graduates in Hong Kong are the highest paid among peers in the Greater Bay Area, a study has found. Photo: Elson Li

Where are the jobs? Top talent lured to Hong Kong struggle to find work

Graduates of top universities left ‘confused’ after spending months searching for jobs, entrepreneurs complain about moving funds.

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148 people arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly faking construction work experience

ICAC finds suspects used false work experience documents to cheat government into issuing relevant professional certificates.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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