AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIndia’s Jobs Challenge: The IMF says India needs faster productivity growth, more private investment and higher-quality jobs to reach its 6.8% medium-term growth potential. A NITI Aayog review found production-linked incentive schemes created 8.49 lakh jobs — just 28% of their target — despite achieving 76% of planned investment. Hiring & Mobility: Mastercard plans to add more than 250 specialist roles in Singapore by 2029. Hong Kong has listed 200 universities whose eligible graduates can apply to move there and seek work without a job offer. Workforce Shifts: Qantas plans to outsource 850 jobs, primarily to India, drawing scrutiny over claims that AI is driving job cuts. Employee Support: India’s iD Fresh Foods is offering partially paid sabbaticals for employees who want to pursue startup ideas. Worker Protections: China’s labour law restricts hazardous work for women and workers aged 16 to 17, and requires regular health checks for young employees.
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