China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers
Ride-hailing and taxi drivers face job loss threats from AI as thousands of robotaxis begin operating on Chinese streets.
Fri Aug 09 2024
World Economic Forum panel stresses need to regulate AI
American singer, songwriter and producer Will.i.am warned that AI is rapidly reshaping the job market, predicting significant job losses.
Thu Jan 18 2024
Chatbots, AI news readers: Asia embraces automation despite job loss fears
Generative AI has been widely hailed as the next big growth driver in technology.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Transition to green agenda must be gradual to avoid job losses
Tengku Zafrul said as many companies aim to achieve their green agenda, the transition somewhat poses a threat to businesses and livelihood.
Tue Sep 20 2022
More women in tourism sector lose job due to COVID-19 pandemic - Nancy
More women workers in the tourism sector have been affected by job loss compared to men globally, as more women were involved in the tourism-related industries hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis.
Tue Nov 16 2021
Malaysia's tourist expenditure losses to rise to RM165 bln in 2021 - Nancy Shukri
Nancy said the tourism sector has faced over 12 months of little or no business as well as job losses.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Number of laid-off workers during MCO among focus in parliament today
The matter will be raised during the question and oral answer session by Su Keong Siong (PH-Kampar).
Wed Sep 29 2021
Businesses allowed to operate during MCO to prevent more job cuts - Nanta
The government's decision to allow 38 types of businesses, including non-essentials, to operate during the implementation of the MCO is to ensure business continuity and prevent more job losses.
Fri May 07 2021
Pushed out by pandemic, women struggle to regain footing in US job market
After being hit disproportionately by pandemic-related job losses last year, women in the United States are struggling to get back to work.
Fri Mar 05 2021
'Strangled by debt': Coronavirus deepens Cambodia's loan crisis
Trapped under a mountain of crippling debt, Cambodian farmer Roeurn Reth fears she will have to sell her land to repay microfinance loans that have ballooned due to pandemic-spurred job losses.
Sun Nov 15 2020
Socso disburses RM103m to 30,000 workers as of May - Saravanan
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said that the three most affected and high-risk sectors for job losses were manufacturing, hotel and tourism.
Mon Jun 15 2020
Thailand: About 8.4 million may face job loss due to COVID-19
Thailand's National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) estimates that about 8.4 million workers in the kingdom may lose their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri May 29 2020
SOCSO to monitor retrenchment, job loss during COVID-19 crisis
The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO), through the Employment Insurance System (EIS), is actively monitoring retrenchment or loss of employment cases nationwide in all sectors, following the curren
Sat Apr 25 2020
China's virus-hit economy set to post first decline since at least 1992
Beijing is scrambling to fend off mass job losses that could threaten social stability, while also keeping growing debt and financial risks under control.
Fri Apr 17 2020
COVID-19 pandemic may push 400 million Indian workers deeper into poverty - ILO Report
Countries such as India, Brazil and Nigeria may face serious job losses in the informal sector.
Wed Apr 08 2020
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024