AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorkforce Cuts in Asia: Lazada is cutting 5% of roles across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, and says it’s working with the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union on support and responsible retrenchment. Tech Layoffs: Oracle has axed about 21,000 jobs as it accelerates AI adoption, adding to a wider Asia tech sell-off and cost-cutting wave. Hiring Push in India: The Centre has started recruitment for 1.83 lakh vacancies, with Railways set to fill the biggest share. State Jobs Plan: West Bengal’s 2026-27 budget backs jobs and pay with a 20% Dearness Allowance hike and a promise of 1 lakh recruitments. Visa Rules and Talent Mobility: Japan’s tightening of business-manager visa requirements is worrying Chinese residents in Japan, who fear some may be forced to leave. Hiring Exams for Foreigners: Japan’s Mie prefecture will not reinstate a citizenship requirement this summer, keeping foreign candidates eligible for recruitment tests. Hiring Confidence Gap: An ADP study finds India leads APAC on perceived job security, but workers still worry about long-term role relevance as technology changes work. Local Crime, Workplace Risk: Mumbai police arrested suspects in a cash-collection theft case involving a cash officer’s vehicle.
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