New ACT law expands liability of institutions for the crimes of paedophiles
The ACT has become the first jurisdiction to pass legislation expanding the liability of churches, sporting groups and…
China Vows Significant Boost to Consumption Share of Economy
China pledged to “significantly” boost the share of consumption in its economy over the next five yearsBloomberg Terminal…
China’s Industrial Profit Growth Picks Up to Near Two-Year High
Chinese industrial companies saw their earnings surge the most in nearly two years, as production revs up while…
Education is distant from the labor market
A perennial problem of the domestic labor market, that of the mismatch between education and the labor market,…
Job growth: Which European regions are rising fastest?
The EU region with the highest employment rate is the archipelago of Åland in Finland (86.4%). This small…
New job matching initiative launched to help workers find jobs nearer to home, in the community
SINGAPORE: A new community job matching initiative driven by the five Community Development Councils (CDCs) in Singapore was…
Fed’s Loss of ADP Labor Statistics Adds to Data Vacuum
The Federal Reserve is no longer receiving data on private-sector employment from an independent provider, adding to policymakers’…
Language in AMA Discharge Notes: Watch it!
More than 500,000 patients leave US hospitals each year against medical advice (AMA), in the process facing risks…
Top states for contractors: Highest wages, most jobs, and booming construction
If you’re a contractor wondering where your skills are most valued and your earning potential is highest, you’re…
Why 7 in 10 Singaporeans have yet to use S$500 SkillsFuture credit that expires end-2025
SINGAPORE: Unlike many others who have yet to tap their SkillsFuture credits, data analyst Randi Ang, 34, has…
UK Clean Energy Plan Estimates 400,000 Extra Jobs by 2030
The UK’s push to decarbonize its energy system by the end of the decade will give the biggest…
Washington’s exports rise despite sluggish economic growth and slow employment rates
SEATTLE — State lawmakers have been working to understand the state’s economic forecast after a less-than-optimal report. While…