AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Work: Anthropic says robots can do about three-quarters of physical job tasks in the US, but cost-competitive adoption may take decades due to barriers like structured environments. Manufacturing Hiring Pulse: India’s factory PMI rose to 55.1 in September, with hiring picking up at the fastest pace since May as demand and optimism improved. Workplace Health: A Loop “Workforce Health Index 2026” finds one in three Indian employees in their 30s shows blood-sugar dysfunction, alongside stress and vitamin deficiencies—raising questions about care access. Jobs & Skills Push: India’s plan to train 1 crore young people in AI skills aims to move from using AI to leading with it, pairing AI literacy with business judgment. Labor Policy: Nepal proposes menstrual leave for federal civil servants, joining a growing Asia trend of workplace adjustments for menstruation. Regional Economy: ASEAN manufacturing stayed in expansion in Q3, with hiring recovering even as September growth softened. Immigration/Cost Shock: Japan raised permanent residency fees 20-fold and tightened screening, adding friction for foreign workers. Energy Jobs Angle: India’s PNG Drive 3.0 targets 50 lakh new piped gas connections and conversions, aiming to expand cleaner energy access and related employment.
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