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Japan to accept more caregivers from 3 SE Asian countries
Published on 19/08/2018
» TOKYO: Japan is planning to accept a greater number of caregivers from three Southeastern Asian countries having bilateral free trade agreements with Tokyo as part of efforts to address a labour shortage in the country, sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
Japan job market at best level in 26 years
Kyodo News, Published on 28/04/2017
» TOKYO - Job availability improved in Japan in March to a level last seen more than 26 years ago, government data showed on Friday, with companies hunting for workers in a tight labour market.
Door opens for foreign domestics in Japan
Published on 05/02/2017
» YOKOHAMA - The door has opened for the first foreign housekeepers to be hired under a Japanese government policy aimed at helping professional women re-enter the workforce after having children.
OECD cuts global outlook to 3%
Kyodo News, Published on 16/09/2015
» The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Wednesday slightly cut its global economic outlook for 2015, reflecting a slowdown in China and other emerging economies.