Labour issues

Can South Korea’s praised school lunches keep their trays full?

Staffing issues threaten the quality of South Korea's universal free school lunch system.

As AI advances, S’pore will support workers through job redesign and shared gains: Jasmin Lau

While the development of AI cannot be slowed, Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau said the Government will demand “clear and meaningful outcomes” for employees.

Labour chief outlines proposals to help workers navigate AI shift

Labour chief Ng Chee Meng filed a Parliamentary Motion on May 5 calling for no “jobless growth” amid AI disruption.

Baguettes take centre stage on France's Labour Day

Labour inspectors on the public holiday in 2024 reported five bakers to the authorities for operating.

Ride-hailing drivers cheer Prabowo’s May Day cap on commission cut; will they end up worse off?

wypopulist - After delivering his speech, President Prabowo Subianto took off his brown, long-sleeved tactical shirt, revealing a black undershirt. He then stepped off the stage, immersing himself in a crowd of thousands to shake hands with the people.

Photo credit: Indonesia Presidential Palace

Some Labubu dolls contain cotton banned by US law on forced labour, testing shows

A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some Labubu dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the US due to its association with forced labour.

Indonesia passes long-awaited law to protect domestic workers

For decades, Indonesia’s five million domestic workers, primarily women, have served as the invisible backbone of the economy.

Some S’pore firms freeze hiring, trim benefits as rising energy costs start to bite: Poll

Almost one in five companies polled reported significant cost increases exceeding 25 per cent.

PropertyLimBrothers disputes layoff reports, seeks legal advice amid restructuring

Britain invests $1.7b in jobs drive to tackle high youth unemployment

Construction workers walking down a street in London, Britain.

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