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Tuesday 9 July 2024
Taiwan seeks to alleviate labor shortage with relaxed residency regulations
To enhance corporate investment momentum in Taiwan and address talent shortages, Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) said it is considering a system similar to Japan's "J-Skip"...
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Foxconn steps up new factory development in India, Vietnam, and Mexico
As a global leader in ICT manufacturing, Hon Hai (Foxconn) has become a bellwether of relocation trends in the manufacturing industry, as its customers increasingly demand "China+1"...
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Samsung Union plans three-day walkout in push for better pay
The largest union at Samsung Electronics Co. said it will stage a three-day walkout beginning July 8, adding to the challenges for South Korea's largest company as it seeks to recover...
Monday 1 July 2024
Taiwan welcomes Indian workers to alleviate labor shortage
In response to the serious shortage of the local labor force in Taiwan, the "Taiwan-India Labor Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding" was approved by the Legislative Yuan on June...
Friday 28 June 2024
Foxconn Indian operations highlight cultural differences and third-party recruitment challenges
Due to the diversification of global supply chains and strong demands from customers, Foxconn's increasing investments in India have garnered significant attention.
Thursday 27 June 2024
Foxconn statement denies discrimination against married women in India
In response to a Reuters report indicating that Foxconn has concerns regarding discrimination against married women, Foxconn issued a statement denying the allegations.
Thursday 27 June 2024
India asks local government to investigate Foxconn hiring practices
After a Reuters report indicating Foxconn may be barring married women from working at its Indian facility in Tamil Nadu, the Indian government asked the state government to investigate...
Wednesday 26 June 2024
Challenges to Singapore's semiconductor surge: high costs, limited space and regional rivalries
Singapore is attracting major semiconductor investments, thanks to its strong labor force, advanced research capabilities, and solid manufacturing infrastructure.
Friday 17 May 2024
ASEAN regions face looming labor shortages despite economic boom, logistics industry reveals
Ally Logistic Property (ALP), a Taiwan-based logistics developer actively expanding into the Southeast Asian market, has expressed concerns over the region's labor shortages.
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Southeast Asia plays key role, as PCB makers expand automotive and satellite production
The automotive sector is now projected to see negative growth in 2024, with rumblings in the supply chain ever since the beginning of the year, and TSMC lowering its expectations...
Tuesday 26 March 2024
India reportedly considers shift to living wage by 2025, may affect foreign companies
India is reportedly considering shifting from minimum wage to living wage by 2025.
Thursday 21 March 2024
Electricity and labor supply key considerations, as Taiwan-based companies relocate production to Vietnam, India
Geopolitical tensions have led to the rise of Vietnam as a manufacturing hub, yet production there has often been hampered by power grid instabilities and labor shortages.
Wednesday 6 March 2024
Taiwan's job market booms with AI amid historic labor shortage
Following the Chinese New Year, Taiwan is experiencing a job-hopping wave that coincides with the largest labor shortage in history. Data from 104 Job Bank revealed a staggering 1.078...
Monday 4 March 2024
AI-powered automation: Samsung's weapon against memory market slump and labor shortage
Samsung Electronics is reportedly accelerating automation innovation in its production lines to cope with the memory market downturn and labor shortages. By using manufacturing equipment...
Friday 1 March 2024
Democrats demand stronger labor protections in US chips push
Congressional Democrats demanded in a letter Thursday that the Biden administration add more labor protections to its initiative aimed at boosting US semiconductor production.
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