More jobs to be had in Japan
TOKYO - Japan's jobless rate unexpectedly dropped for a second month in September, adding to signs that a recovery in the world's second-largest economy is spreading to consumers.

For more, see http://www.todayonline.com/Hotnews/EDC091030-0000180/?More-jobs-to-be-had-in-Japan

What you'll pay more for
SINGAPORE - Consumers and businesses here can expect to pay more next year for electricity, food and raw materials and transport, due to rising global oil and commodity prices.

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Total employment grew for first time this year
SINGAPORE: Singapore's total employment has grown for the first time this year. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said that it grew by 15,400 in the third quarter.

For more, see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1014712/1/.html

Wanted: More women in the workforce
GETTING more women back to work is gaining urgency as Singapore aims to reduce its reliance on foreign workers, said National Trades Union Congress deputy secretary-general Halimah Yacob.

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Starting over
On January 15, Matt James arrived at Mt Buller to begin his day’s work and was given the news all of us dread.

For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/coaching/starting-over-20090915-fosn.html

Recovery will see return of skills shortage
A re-emergence of a skills shortage is expected within 12 months despite business doing all it can to hold on to staff during the economic downturn, a survey finds.

For more, see http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/resources/recovery-will-see-return-of-skills-shortage-20091029-hmnh.html

McDonald's employee 'died of overwork'
A store manager with hamburger chain McDonald's in Japan who died of a brain haemorrhage was a victim of "karoshi" or death by overwork, a regional labour office said.

For more, see http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=921737