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China raises age limits for civil servants as part of campaign against ageism

People cross a street during morning rush hour in front of the skyline of the central business district (CBD) in Beijing, China December 15, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
People cross a street during morning rush hour in front of the skyline of the central business district (CBD) in Beijing, China December 15, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

US government faces brain drain as 154,000 federal workers exit this week

The official resignations begin on Sept 30 for workers who opted into a deferred exit programme that kept them on the payroll through September.
The official resignations begin on Sept 30 for workers who opted into a deferred exit programme that kept them on the payroll through September.

News analysis

Who’s to blame for Hong Kong’s civil service blunders? Chief Executive John Lee has a plan

The policy comes after a series of incidents in recent weeks that cast a spotlight on shortcomings in the Hong Kong bureaucracy.
The policy comes after a series of incidents in recent weeks that cast a spotlight on shortcomings in the Hong Kong bureaucracy.

Mandatory AI literacy course for all public servants; leaders must be open to using AI: DPM Gan

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Mr Gan Kim Yong speaking at the Annual Public Service Leadership Ceremony held at the Sands Convention and Exhibition Centre on Sep 19, 2025.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Mr Gan Kim Yong speaking at the Annual Public Service Leadership Ceremony held at the Sands Convention and Exhibition Centre on Sep 19, 2025.

Jakarta Governor Pramono cancels work-from-home directive for civil servants as capital stabilises

A municipality worker cleans debris at a burned bus stop on Sept 2, 2025, in the aftermath of protests in Jakarta, Indonesia.
A municipality worker cleans debris at a burned bus stop on Sept 2, 2025, in the aftermath of protests in Jakarta, Indonesia.

China’s leaders take aim at ‘pointless’ meetings and ‘bureaucratism’

Cutting out unnecessary paperwork and having fewer meetings would “reduce burdens” on cadres and help them “devote more energy to implementation”, according to a government notice.
Cutting out unnecessary paperwork and having fewer meetings would “reduce burdens” on cadres and help them “devote more energy to implementation”, according to a government notice.

Mandatory exercise for Jakarta civil servants after report shows more than half of them are obese

Obesity significantly increases the risk of various diseases including hypertension, stroke, heart attacks, diabetes and cancer.
Obesity significantly increases the risk of various diseases including hypertension, stroke, heart attacks, diabetes and cancer.

Chinese province says okay for officials to hustle on the side in tepid economy

Officials are not to use public resources to make a quick buck, which would be an abuse of one’s power for personal gain.
Officials are not to use public resources to make a quick buck, which would be an abuse of one’s power for personal gain.

Malaysia PM Anwar launches Kota Madani, a $1.2b smart city for civil servants

Datuk Seri Anwar said such a city, while providing all necessary facilities, should also ensure that it is not “culturally barren”.
Datuk Seri Anwar said such a city, while providing all necessary facilities, should also ensure that it is not “culturally barren”.

India’s and China’s civil-service exams are notoriously difficult

A local government official helping students to prepare for competitive exams for government jobs, at the community library in Charghara village in Jamtara.
A local government official helping students to prepare for competitive exams for government jobs, at the community library in Charghara village in Jamtara.

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