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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced free online coaching lessons for competitive exams and plans to train millions of youth in AI tools, in an effort to ease financial burdens on families and provide job opportunities.
The Ministry of Defence has opened up 600 contract-based job vacancies across various positions in Pakistan.
More than 317,000 Pakistanis left the country for overseas employment in the first six months of 2026, driven by economic instability, repeated internet shutdowns, rising unemployment, and inflation that continues eroding purchasing power across every income bracket.
Valdecarros, the largest neighborhood to be built in Europe with 50,000 houses: 'The first promotions will begin in early 2027'
Valdecarros, a neighborhood in Madrid, is set to become the largest in Europe with 50,000 houses. The first promotions are expected to begin in early 2027, with the first homes to be delivered in 2029. The project has been delayed due to various obstacles, including the e…
Tiger Beer employees are preparing for a bittersweet final brew as the company relocates its operations abroad. The decision was driven by ageing brewing and packaging equipment at the Tuas facility, which would cost about as much as building a new brewery in Singapore. A…
The US has tightened its H1B visa rules, which will have a significant impact on Indian techies. The new rules will make it more difficult for Indian companies to hire foreign workers, and may lead to job losses for Indian techies working in the US.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced recruitment for 11,403 Clerk positions across India, with 1,414 vacancies allocated for Karnataka. Applications are open from August 1 to August 21.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing's 737 Max 7 plane long-awaited certification after a thorough review that lasted nearly a decade. The certification comes after the FAA completed a detailed review of the plane's design and safety studies.
Kalshi traders think the July jobs number will come in below economists' consensus estimates, with a 47% chance of more than 80,000 jobs added in the month.
Jay, Maine, is the only town in the state to support a data center, despite 70% of Americans opposing such construction. The town's leaders have lobbied the governor to preserve the project, citing the potential for 125 jobs and the site's existing infrastructure.
The Guangzhou Municipal Government has released the second batch of allocation-type housing projects, with 1934 units available for purchase starting August 10. The projects are located in the Leogang and Garden, City Junyue, and Wenglu Garden areas, with a total of 1597,…
The Workers’ Party will table a motion in Parliament on Aug 4 to set out its vision for Singapore’s economy and respond to the Government’s economic plans. The motion will cover themes including innovation, the cost of doing business, jobs and helping Singapore’s business…
The Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA) has opened applications for several new positions in Lahore and Rawalpindi, creating employment opportunities for both experienced professionals and qualified drivers. The latest recruitment campaign includes management, IT and trans…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says ongoing investment in nuclear submarines will protect Britain for decades to come and support 47,000 jobs and apprenticeships.
A report by the Department for Transport shows that expanding Heathrow airport will take thousands of jobs from other regions of the UK, including almost 10,000 from the West Midlands alone.
The Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) has announced multiple Deputy Director vacancies for qualified and experienced professionals. The jobs are available in administration, human resources, legal affairs, procurement, research, curr…
A new report by the National Cryptocurrency Association and the Pragmatic Policy Group reveals that while only 34,000 people are employed by crypto companies, the industry will contribute $55 billion in 2026 to the U.S. economy.
Brandenburg's Transport Minister Robert Crumbach has stated that further deregulation in regional transport is possible, but emphasized that existing services will be secured. He also ruled out taktverdichtungen on certain routes and major service cuts.
United Bank Limited (UBL) has announced multiple job openings for experienced professionals across various departments, including banking, finance, technology, data analytics, compliance, governance, and risk management.
Meezan Bank Limited has announced new employment opportunities for fresh graduates under its Relationship Associate – Credits (Commercial & SME) hiring program for 2026. The recruitment drive aims to attract talented young professionals interested in building a career in …
The UK government has nationalized British Steel to protect 2,700 jobs and secure domestic steel production, supply chains, and national security. This intervention comes as the UK economy saw a modest 0.1% growth in May.
Germany is hiring nurses from different countries, including Pakistan. Pakistani nurses must get their qualifications recognised by German authorities before working in Germany.
Pakistan Railways has announced the restoration of the Bulleh Shah Passenger Train between Lahore and Pakpattan via Kasur from July 17 to improve travel facilities for passengers on the route.
Japan Weighing AI Agents for Understaffed Local Governments
Japan's internal affairs ministry is considering the introduction of artificial intelligence agents to help understaffed local governments. The ministry has formed a study group to discuss the use of AI agents and how local government employees can manage them.
The National Grid Company (NGC) has announced new employment opportunities for aspiring engineers by inviting applications for the position of Junior Engineer (Electrical). The recruitment drive is aimed at fresh graduates who want to build a career in Pakistan’s power tr…
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has joined a Federal Reserve task force studying the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and productivity. This move comes days after the company announced it would cut 3,200 roles as part of a major restructuring.
Canadian dollar rises to three-week high on jobs data
The Canadian dollar rose to its strongest level in three weeks after employment data showed the economy added more jobs than analysts expected in June. The unemployment rate declined to 6.5%, maintaining momentum from the previous month despite ongoing trade uncertainty.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
More than 70% of Japanese accommodation facilities report staff shortages, a critical issue for sustainable tourism development amidst a record influx of foreign visitors.
Turkey's new military complex, Istanbul Yildiz, is set to become the country's main defense hub. The complex, which will house the Ministry of Defense, the General Staff, and the Land, Naval, and Air Force Commands, is expected to be completed by 2028.
US job growth slowed in June with just 57,000 new jobs added, below expectations and after revisions to previous months' figures.