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Labour issues

Russia turns to India, Sri Lanka for way out of its labour crisis

Russia estimates the economy needs 11 million more labourers by the end of the decade.
Russia estimates the economy needs 11 million more labourers by the end of the decade.

Trump administration to end job protections for up to 50,000 federal workers

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago

National strategy proposed to help workers navigate AI impact on jobs

One of the ways to ensure Singaporeans get good jobs is to make lifelong learning a practical reality for workers and to empower them to take charge of their careers.
One of the ways to ensure Singaporeans get good jobs is to make lifelong learning a practical reality for workers and to empower them to take charge of their careers.

Labour market expands in 2025, 1 in 4 employers polled expects to raise wages in Q1 2026: MOM

About one in four employers are looking to increase wages amid a tight labour market, preliminary data from MOM showed on Jan 29.
About one in four employers are looking to increase wages amid a tight labour market, preliminary data from MOM showed on Jan 29.

China dismisses UN experts’ forced labour concerns as ‘groundless’

An employee at a textile factory in Awat city, Xinjiang.
An employee at a textile factory in Awat city, Xinjiang.

National job stereotypes need updating

Commuters wait for a train on the platform at Earls Court Tube station in London. In the past three years, the employment rate of working-age people in the OECD is at an all-time high.
Commuters wait for a train on the platform at Earls Court Tube station in London. In the past three years, the employment rate of working-age people in the OECD is at an all-time high.

Australian coroner refers Filipino worker’s death to police after employer’s ‘deplorable’ conduct

Jerwin Royupa, 21, voluntarily exited a moving vehicle after his employer threatened to take him to the airport or police. He died from his injuries.
Jerwin Royupa, 21, voluntarily exited a moving vehicle after his employer threatened to take him to the airport or police. He died from his injuries.

Foreign maids under South Korea’s pilot project overworked, underpaid: Poll

The Seoul metropolitan government launched its foreign maid pilot programme in September 2024.
The Seoul metropolitan government launched its foreign maid pilot programme in September 2024.

India’s 10-minute delivery model is under pressure

In India, delivery partners are embarking on a great capitalist adventure.
In India, delivery partners are embarking on a great capitalist adventure.

‘It’s never boring’: More young people in S’pore drawn to skilled trades like farming, plumbing

(Clockwise from left) Farmer Daniel Yap, plumber Geraldine Goh and lift technician Muaaz Samat join a growing number of younger workers turning to traditional skilled trades.
(Clockwise from left) Farmer Daniel Yap, plumber Geraldine Goh and lift technician Muaaz Samat join a growing number of younger workers turning to traditional skilled trades.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.