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The decision comes in response to a forecasted peak in net immigration at 510,000 in 2022-23, largely driven by international students. Official data indicates an anticipated decline to around a quarter of a million in 2024-25 and 2025-26, aligning with pre-COVID levels.

"The days that Israel will rely on the labor of Palestinian workers are over," said Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat.The post Israeli ministers recommend not letting in Palestinian

Malaysians not interested in taking up menial jobs, they say.  

Currently, foreigners are prohibited from purchasing established homes in Australia unless they reside in the country for work or study, with the requirement to sell the homes upon departure. To discourage foreign investment in existing homes, the government imposes a foreign investment fee, which varies based on the home price.

Tech industry leaders argue for more highly skilled foreign workers to meet growing labor demand, but others point to problems with the H-1B system.

Kenya and Malawi are helping to plug a shortage of farm workers in Israel caused by the departure of thousands of workers since the start of the war with Hamas.

The government is launching a 20 billion forint (EUR 52.6m) scheme to build accommodation for 3,500 labourers. At least half of those places must be assigned to

Kenya follows Malawi in sending casual farm workers to fill a labour shortage on Israel's farms.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — The decision to freeze the quota of hiring foreign workers including for next year still stands, and the Cabinet has not made any new decision regarding the...

Government to review need to hire group in future, Sivakumar says.