Thai labour market faces skills mismatch as four job groups risk AI disruption
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
Thailand’s ageing society, study-job mismatch and weak digital skills are putting pressure on the labour market, while four major job groups face rising AI risks.
World Bank says Thailand has skilled workers but job opportunities lag
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
The World Bank Group says the region's working-age population will rise by 320 million over the next decade, while only about 110 million jobs are expected.
China wants more skilled workers, ‘top-notch innovators’ to create new growth
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024
China will step up the training of skilled workers, even as it embarks on education reforms to cultivate “top-notch innovators” to create new sources of growth for a slowing economy.
Korea opens up to more skilled workers, quota up 15-fold this year
THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023
The South Korean government will expand the annual quota for E-7-4 visas issued to skilled workers to 30,000 by the end of this year, a fifteen-fold increase from last year, the Justice Ministry announced Thursday.