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Work
Japanese workers face less demand in Singapore, Vietnam
Professional job postings in many Asian countries fall as employers hire locals
Immigration
South Korea labor ministry puts brakes on plan for foreign bus drivers
Yoon administration has pledged to make foreign nationals a bigger part of workforce
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Immigration
Japan's LEOC to hire 1,000 skilled workers a year from Southeast Asia
Canteen operator to utilize renewed visa scheme for recruitment in the Philippines, Myanmar
Immigration
Germany aims to draw 90,000 skilled Indians annually to fill jobs
STEM professionals from India earn highest wages in Europe's biggest economy
U.S. elections 2024
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Many Hispanics say they are swayed by Trump
Japan immigration
Japan's foreign firefighters become fixtures in local communities
More tasked with disaster preparation and interpretation despite legal uncertainties
Japan immigration
Japan regional bank to match Indonesian workers with local companies
Saikyo Bank's new service aims to help small businesses overcome labor shortage
Immigration
Chinese migrant crossings through Darien Gap plunge after crackdown
Visa waiver suspension by Ecuador squeezes traffic on passageway to U.S.
Politics
China's 'transnational repression' intimidates critics in Japan: report
Beijing undermines activities 'threatening to one-party rule,' Human Rights Watch says
Immigration
South Korea lets in more foreign workers, vying with Japan and Taiwan
Expanded programs benefit hospitality, shipbuilding and other industries
Immigration
Indian nurse's payout in U.K. exposes visa scams
Poor regulatory oversight leaves many migrant workers in trouble
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong academic freedom under assault in name of security, report says
Legislation sows fear, self-censorship; city's rejection of AP journalist symbolizes climate
Immigration
Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka seek digital nomads' skills and money
Visa programs in South and Southeast Asia aim to draw border-hopping remote workers
Education
More international students work in Japan, but face barriers
Language hurdles remain problematic despite increasing demand for labor
U.S. elections 2024
Trump-era immigration fears drive spike in U.S. green card applications
Companies accelerate paperwork to secure residency of foreign workers
Immigration
Australia latest to crack down on foreign student influx as rents soar
Schools object to curbs on key export industry that follow trend in Canada and U.K.
Climate Change
Climate change is creating need for migration pathways, IOM chief says
U.N. agency chief sees remittances as tool to boost Pacific island development
Japan immigration
Japan hotels scramble for foreign workers as tourists flood country
Tokyu Resorts eyes 5-fold boost in Philippine, Myanmar, Indonesia, Nepal hires
Society
South Korea population rises for 1st time in 3 years on foreign workers
Influx of workers from Vietnam, Thailand and elsewhere outpaces natural decline
Japan immigration
Less than half of foreign workers want to remain in Japan's countryside
Challenges emerge ahead of 2027 change letting trainees switch jobs sooner
Japan immigration
Japan's foreign resident population exceeds 3 million for first time
Nationwide increase contrasts with continuing drop in number of citizens
Asia Insight
Japan's new enemy in fight to lure immigrant workers: The tumbling yen
Visa rules eased, but currency weakness tarnishes Japan's appeal for overseas hires
Japan immigration
In Indonesia and India, labor-starved Japanese hotels scout talent
Job fairs also planned in Vietnam, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Nepal as tourism booms
Japan immigration
Japan headed for shortage of 970,000 foreign workers in 2040
JICA doubles estimate amid global race for employees and weaker Asian growth
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Education
Australia doubles visa fees in clampdown on international students
Move is one of a raft of changes as nation seeks to reduce migration
Politics
Hong Kongers hold key to some seats in U.K. election
New BNO arrivals courted by British politicians as community grows
Immigration
Philippines, Bangladesh push Asian migrant numbers to record high
6.93 million workers go abroad in 2023 as remittances hit $371.5 billion