Tag: Jobs
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Philippines IT-BPM Sector Reaches $40 Billion in 2025: A Growth Milestone
Overview: A Record-Busting Year for IT-BPM in the Philippines The Philippines’ information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector marked a major milestone in 2025, recording $40 billion in revenues and supporting 1.9 million jobs, according to the IT and Business Process Association Philippines (Ibpap). This milestone underscores the country’s position as a global hub…
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Make in India Electronics: PLI Sparks 1.33M Jobs in Smartphone Boom
Overview: A Jobs Boom Fueled by the PLI Schem India’s electronics landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past five years, propelled by the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The program has helped the sector surpass expectations, delivering jobs to an estimated 1.33 million people. Among these workers, a notable share are women and first-time…
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Digital Infrastructure Drive Boosts Urban Growth, Service Delivery: State Ministers
Overview: A New Era for Ethiopia’s Cities Across Ethiopia, a sweeping expansion of digital infrastructure is accelerating urban development. State ministers and government agencies are highlighting how better connectivity, data systems, and digital services are transforming city life—from faster public services to more resilient revenue collection—and creating a foundation for sustainable growth in Addis Ababa…
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CSIRO Gets $233 Million Boost Despite Up to 350 Job Cuts
Overview: More funding for CSIRO amid planned job reductions The Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s science partner agency, the CSIRO, will receive a $233 million boost from the federal government as part of the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO). However, despite the injection of new money, the agency will continue with up to 350 anticipated…
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Namibia Faces Challenge: Government Lacks System to Track Jobs Created Under New Administration
Introduction The Namibian government acknowledged a critical gap in its economic monitoring framework: there is no robust system to accurately track how many jobs have been created since the current administration took office. This admission came from National Planning Commission (NPC) director general Kaire Mbuende during a general meeting with the Namibia Statistics Agency, underscoring…
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Vianode to Invest $3.2 Billion in Southwestern Ontario Graphite Plant for EV Batteries
Overview Norwegian materials specialist Vianode has unveiled plans to invest $3.2 billion to construct a state-of-the-art synthetic graphite plant in St. Thomas, southwestern Ontario. The facility aims to supply essential graphite for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs), reinforcing Canada’s role in the growing EV supply chain. The project is expected to start with…
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CSIRO Job Cuts and National Interest Protections Explained
Context: CSIRO funding shifts and the national interest When science budgets tighten, the debate often centers on numbers. Yet the real stakes are broader: which jobs and capabilities does a nation consider vital enough to shield? In Australia, recent discussions around CSIRO funding cuts have brought into sharper focus how the government defines and protects…
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Ghana restricts raw rubber exports to boost industry, RUPAG calls it historic
Policy aims to revive an ailing sector In a decisive move to safeguard the country’s rubber sector, the government of Ghana has announced restrictions on the export of raw rubber. The policy is designed to shift the value chain away from exporting unprocessed material and toward processing and manufacturing within the country. By prioritizing finished…
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Hyundai to Invest KRW 125.2T in Korea Through 2030
Hyundai Unveils Record Domestic Investment Plan Hyundai Motor Group has announced a landmark commitment to invest KRW 125.2 trillion in South Korea from 2026 through 2030. The plan, described by executives as the largest-ever domestic investment push, signals a sweeping strategy to bolster local production, accelerate electric vehicle technology, and strengthen the country’s position in…
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Kerry star cuts ribbon at Lidl Killorglin on Laharn Road
Starry start to Lidl Killorglin’s new chapter A Kerry ladies Gaelic football superstar was on hand to officially cut the ribbon at Lidl Killorglin, marking a high-profile moment in Lidl Ireland’s ambitious expansion programme. The store, located on Laharn Road, represents another milestone in a drive to broaden access to affordable shopping while boosting local…