AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJapan Hiring: Japan has opened 18 industries to foreign workers under its specified-skilled-worker programme, while suspending new intake in one industry. Graduate Jobs: Malaysian graduates say AI is eroding entry-level tasks and pay, making it harder to land a first role despite the country’s low overall jobless rate; youth unemployment stood at 10.1% in August. China faces a far larger graduate squeeze, with 12.7 million young people seeking work this year. Work Quality: In India, job growth is drawing scrutiny over wages and conditions, with many workers still in low-paid or informal work. Talent Retention: Malaysia is easing work restrictions for expatriates’ spouses, a move that could help employers attract dual-career families. Robotics and Work: Chinese firms raised $13 billion for embodied AI in the first half of 2026, betting that smarter robots can take on a wider range of workplace tasks.
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