Work
Side jobs paid in U.S. dollars gain popularity in Japan
Gigs range from trip arranging and letter writing to eBay sales
Economy
U.S. job growth accelerates in November; unemployment rate rises to 4.2%
Nonfarm payrolls up 227,000 after being severely constrained by hurricanes and strikes
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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
Big in Asia
Malaysia's Mahathir, 99, says Asia can lead in 'superaging' world
Centenarian leaders will emerge, former PM predicts in interview
Automobiles
Nissan to restructure Thai operations, affecting 1,000 workers
Reduction, relocation of staff planned as Chinese carmakers grab market share
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China's urbanites embrace pets and 'youth nursing homes'
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Work
Employee buyouts soar in Japan, hitting electronics, IT jobs
Offers triple from 2023 as businesses face pressure to streamline
Crime
China's 2nd mass attack in a week kills 8, spurs soul-searching
Knife attack took place Saturday at vocational college in Jiangsu province
Work
South Korean beauty company touts offer of work-life balance
Ma:nyo says sales, employee satisfaction spiked after allowing flexible work
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
Automobiles
Nissan cuts 9,000 jobs globally and slashes profit forecast
Hit by worsening U.S., China markets, automaker sells 10% Mitsubishi Motor stake
Work
Indian female gig workers threaten more strikes over exploitation
Union wants government to make laws against sexual harassment, low pay, long hours
Work
China's students pay for internships in hypercompetitive job market
Unofficial brokers peddle scarce spots, raising concerns of scams and collusion
Society
Pakistan's Lahore air pollution hits historic high, forcing school closures
Half of office employees to work from home, says minister
Economy
U.S. unemployment rate unchanged at 4.1% in October
Job growth slows sharply amid disruptions from hurricanes and strikes
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
Work
Japan's SMBC to send junior bankers to New York, London from second year
MUFG and Mizuho also aim to foster specialized personnel with opportunities abroad
Work
Takeda cuts more jobs in U.S. and Japan amid slow growth
Drugmaker's net profit for current fiscal year projected to plummet 60%
Japan election
Japanese politicians' vow to up minimum wage by 40% raises concerns
Push comes as SMEs are already struggling to pass on higher prices
Finance
Japan's Mizuho to triple workers at Indian IT, back-office unit
Financial group aims to consolidate operations and secure tech talent
Technology
Samsung says workers decide to end strike at southern Indian factory
Settlement terms not disclosed for five-week action at plant near Chennai
Transportation
Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs, delay first 777X delivery as strike hits finances
U.S. plane-maker to slash 10% of its global workforce to align with its 'financial reality'
Work
India's 'hustle' work culture under microscope after deaths
Suicides, unexplained deaths chalked up to demands for long working hours
Technology
TikTok lays off hundreds in Malaysia in move toward AI moderation
Moderator jobs affected as platform says 80% of content removals automated
Electronics
Samsung India workers reject settlement offer as strike enters 2nd month
Protest has cast a shadow over Modi's drive to lure investors to country
Companies
Samsung's Indian strike rages on after talks with government fail
Electronics giant, officials don't recognize union urging better pay, conditions
Immigration
South Korea lets in more foreign workers, vying with Japan and Taiwan
Expanded programs benefit hospitality, shipbuilding and other industries
Retail
U.S. port strike ends, leaving cargo backlog
At least 54 container ships had lined up outside as work stoppage prevented unloading