AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorkforce Cuts: Canva plans to affect 1,271 employees through layoffs, role changes and relocations as it restructures amid slower growth. In Serbia, textile maker Aster plans to close its Niš factory by the end of 2026, putting about 460 jobs at risk. Investment and Hiring: Google’s additional US$15 billion investment in Malaysia is expected to support more than 37,000 jobs a year during construction and 9,000 long-term roles once its data centres are operating. Labour Market: US private employers added 86,000 jobs in October, while New Zealand’s jobless rate reached an 11-year high and Morocco’s employment shortfall affected 2.4 million people. Youth Employment: South Asia faces a narrowing demographic window, with millions out of work and most employed people in informal jobs. In Liberia, 5.1% economic growth is renewing questions about whether expansion can deliver broader, more secure employment.
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