Japan mulls delaying minimum wage hike
The government is considering delaying its goal of raising the country’s average minimum hourly wages to ¥1,500 (about…
Fifa World Cup: Chris Wood and All Whites teammates reveal what they bought with first football wages
Onehunga Sports. I was 4, so very early. I loved it, even though everyone was just chasing the…
AI job disruption may be compounded because nearly 75% don’t apply for unemployment benefits
It’s been a tough year for tech workers as the industry has been hit a record number of…
Blue-Collar Wages Rising in Japan Amid Labor Shortage
Labor shortages in some industries are leading to higher wages for blue-collar workers in Japan. Wages in Some…
Major Japanese Firms Boost Wages by Over 5% Again in 2026
Japan Data Economy Work Politics Jun 5, 2026 Major Japanese companies increased wages by more than 5% for…
How much Aucklanders really earn
This is how much 25 Aucklanders make and how they feel about money right now, in their own…
Average wages across Europe: Countries with the highest and lowest salaries
Average wages differ sharply across Europe in 2025. When purchasing power is taken into account, the gap narrows.…
Japan’s real wages rise for third month to keep BOJ on hike path
Japanese workers’ real wages rose in March for a third consecutive month, supporting the Bank of Japan’s case…
Europe’s wage growth since 2020: Are Europeans better off?
Hourly gross wages and salaries rose from €21.5 in 2020 to €26.2 in 2025 in the EU, reflecting…
Farm-work pay rising, offering young people a quicker path to higher wages – report
“Average annual salaries in our sector jumped 13% between 2022 and 2024, with a weighted average rise of…
A Tale of Two Economies: Greek Banks Thrive While Workers Struggle
The 2025 fiscal year was exceptionally profitable for Greece’s systemic banks, with combined net earnings surpassing €4.6 billion.…
Gender pay gap: 5000 emails sent to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon from women invoicing for lost wages, advocacy group says
Jo Cribb says mandating pay gap reporting would help address gender pay gap issues. Photo / Dean Purcell…