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US gains 223,000 jobs in April, jobless rate at 7-year low

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 19:07

The US economy pumped out a solid 223,000 net new jobs in April, rebounding modestly from a dismal March, the Labor Department reported Friday.

Australia`s central bank revises down growth forecasts

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 10:29

The bank said underlying inflation, measured at about 2.25% to 2.5% over the past year, was expected to remain within its 2.0 to 3.0% target.

US jobless claims trend at 15-year low

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 18:59

New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits rose modestly last week but the overall trend fell to a 15-year low, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

Consultations on proposed industrial code a farce: Unions

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 22:07

Slamming the proposed industrial relations code, labour unions Wednesday said the consultations in this regard are a "farce" as representatives of workers should have been involved at the drafting stage itself.

Dollar up in Asian trade

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 10:23

The euro bought $1.1141 in late-morning Singapore trade from $1.1146 in New York late Monday, while the dollar climbed to 120.15 yen from 120.14 yen.

China unveils new incentives to boost employment

Last Updated: Friday, May 1, 2015, 10:29

China`s cabinet unveiled new measures on Friday to boost employment, offering more flexible tax breaks to companies to hire the jobless, preferential loans and incentives for farmers and new graduates.

German unemployment hits 24-year low

Last Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 13:59

In raw or unadjusted terms, the jobless total decreased by 88,660 to 2.843 million and the jobless rate fell to 6.5 percent in April from 6.8 percent in March, the labour office said.

'Make in India' campaign a step in right direction: Indra Nooyi

Last Updated: Saturday, April 4, 2015, 16:29

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for 'Make in India' would help boost manufacturing and employment in the country, PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi said on Saturday.

Auto sector hiring accelerates in Feb; outlook bullish

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 16:03

Auto sector witnessed an average 6 per cent growth in employment opportunities in February, and going forward, companies in this space are likely to face acute talent crunch and attrition.

Flipkart aims to generate 20 lakh jobs in 2015

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 17:44

Domestic eCommerce major Flipkart on Wednesday said it will generate over 20 lakh jobs through its marketplace and ancillary services this year.

Huge skill gap exists in construction sector: Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 19:49

Government Wednesday said there is a significant skills gap in the country's construction sector and steps are being taken to tackle the issue.

India slips to second place on hiring outlook

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 12:47

Prior to this, Indian companies had topped the chart in terms of their hiring intentions for the four consecutive quarters.