Meeting on Vocational School Quality: 35th Session
At the 35th meeting on June 17, 2025, participants discussed draft amendments to cabinet and ministerial orders in light of revisions to the School Education Act, as well as the current state of...
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79Yohei Matsumoto MEXT Minister Press Conference, October 24
At the October 24, Reiwa 7 press conference by Yohei Matsumoto, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, policies were presented on reforming teachers’ work styles in light of...
Germany August Unemployment Exceeds 3 Million for First Time in 10.5 Years Since 2015
Germany Federal Employment Agency announced that unemployment in August 2025 exceeded 3 million for the first time since 2015, representing a 10.5year high. The unemployment rate reached 6.4%, an...
Trump's Economic Approval Net Rating Falls to Minus 17%, Polling Shows
According to a poll released on September 17 by The Economist magazine and polling company YouGov, President Donald Trump's net approval rating for economic handling (difference between approval and...
Saudi Arabia Supports Youth Entry into Gaming Industry through 'Game by CODE' Program
Overview of Game by CODE Program Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology announced on September 10 the implementation of the "Game by CODE" program in collaboration with...
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Conducts Raid at Hyundai Georgia Battery Plant, Detains 450 Undocumented Workers, South Korea Expresses Regret
The Atlanta office of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives posted on social media on September 4 that in coordination with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and...
August U.S. Employment Data Shows Clear Labor Market Slowdown, Strongly Suggests Rate Cuts
August Employment Data Shows Labor Market Deceleration... August Employment Data Shows Labor Market Deceleration...
August U.S. ISM Business Sentiment Index Shows Tariff Costs Pressuring Employment, Rush to Avoid Further Cost Increases
August ISM Indices Show Tariff Impact on Employment... August ISM Indices Show Tariff Impact on Employment...
President Prabowo Holds Dialogue with Labor Union Leaders Following Large-Scale Protests
Largescale protest demonstrations erupted across Indonesia in late August over public backlash against a monthly housing allowance of 50 million rupiah (approximately 450,000 yen, 1 rupiah =...
Germany: Refugee Employment Rate Approaches National Average After 10 Years of Massive Influx
Results from a survey on employment rates of refugees accepted in Germany in 2015, released on August 25 by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) of the Federal Employment Agency. The survey is...
Australia's Right to Disconnect Outside Work Hours Legally Takes Effect
In Australia, the "Right to Disconnect" targeting domestic employees, which was legislated from August 26, 2024, began application to small businesses on August 26 after a oneyear grace period. This...
Osaka-Kansai Expo Hosts International Discussion on Labor Market Inequality Correction, Confirming Importance of Corporate Human Rights Responsibility and Intergenerational Cooperation
The "Labor Market Inequality Correction" seminar held as part of the "Peace and Human Rights" theme week at the 2025 Japan International Exposition (OsakaKansai Expo) provided an important...
Czech Republic Introduces Pension Support System for High-Risk Workers, Mandating 4% Employer Contribution
A significant legal framework has been established to improve the pension system for employees working in harsh labor conditions. Under the new law signed by Czech President Petr Pavel, effective...
Cambodia to Implement Conscription from 2026, Affecting 3.8 Million People with Significant Impact on Southeast Asian Investment Environment
Cambodia has decided to implement conscription law from January 2026 after approximately 20 years of suspension, potentially creating significant impacts on Southeast Asian labor markets and...
Application Period Begins for Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations 2026 and Health and Productivity Management Top 500
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced the commencement of application acceptance for "Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations 2026" and "Health and Productivity...
Support Measures for Affected SMEs and Small Businesses Related to Disasters Caused by Low Pressure System and Frontal Heavy Rains from August 6, Reiwa 7 [Third Report]
This is the content of "Support Measures for Affected SMEs and Small Businesses Related to Disasters Caused by Low Pressure System and Frontal Heavy Rains from August 6, Reiwa 7 [Third Report]"...
FY2024 Survey Research Report on Social Implementation Promotion of Robot Industry
Survey Overview and Objectives This survey was conducted as a FY2024 METI commissioned project to analyze current status, challenges, and future development directions in the relevant sector. The...
Both Bosses and Subordinates Use Casual Language "That's Good!" Gal Mindset Saves Japanese Companies
Report Overview This report provides analysis and insights on current developments, policy initiatives, and market trends in the relevant sector. The content offers valuable information for...
Longitudinal Research on Children's Development: Report
Commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, this report analyzes changes in reading habits, extracurricular lessons, job hunting, and school attendance and...