EmploymentEconomy
SNCB to Hire 900+ Staff for 2027, Offering Paid Training
Belgian rail operator SNCB is recruiting more than 900 new employees for 2027, with paid training for train drivers, conductors and technicians.
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EmploymentEconomy
Two in Three Belgian Job Seekers Ignored by Employers
Acerta and Stepstone's Talent Pulse survey finds 65.5% of Belgian job seekers get no reply to applications, with young people and over-50s worst hit.
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Employment
China Adds 11 New Professions, 23 Job Types to National List
China releases 11 new professions and 23 job types in its 8th batch since 2019, targeting digital economy, green energy, and modern services.
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EconomyEmployment
Clarebout Potatoes Closure Threatens 392 Jobs in Mouscron
Clarebout Potatoes plans to close its Mouscron site, putting 392 jobs at risk. Workers in shock as site is padlocked and Renault procedure launched.
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EmploymentChina
China Opens Community Jobs to College Graduates
Three Chinese ministries issue measures to channel record 12.7 million graduates into community positions, strengthening grassroots governance.
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EmploymentEconomy
China's 100-Day Recruitment Drive Offers 80,000+ Jobs
China's 100-day recruitment campaign generated over 80,000 job opportunities across four industry sectors, part of broader efforts to boost employment.
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EmploymentEconomy
Brussels Youth Struggle for Jobs Despite Master's Degrees
Brussels youth with master's degrees struggle to find work as youth unemployment rises 17%, raising questions about the value of higher education.
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EmploymentEconomy
Flanders Sees Lowest Job Vacancies in Six Years
VDAB records lowest monthly job vacancies since May 2020 as Flemish labor market cools, with 13% fewer offers over the past year.
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EconomyEmployment
Belgian Graduates Struggle to Land Permanent Jobs
New data shows 20% fewer young Belgians under 25 secure permanent jobs in their first year, as economic stagnation and AI reshape the labor market.
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EmploymentTechnology
AI and Creative Talent Demand Surges in China's Job Market
Demand soars in China for talent blending creative skills with AI expertise, transforming film production, creating new roles, and reshaping the job market
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EconomyEmployment
Actiris Lists 103 Critical Professions in Brussels
Actiris identifies 103 critical professions in Brussels facing severe labour shortages, guiding job seekers toward high-demand fields.
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TechnologyEmployment
China Launches First Title System for Robotics Engineers
Beijing launches first-ever professional title evaluation for robotics engineers, formalizing career paths for 30,000 workers in China's robotics industry.
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EconomyEmployment
Teens Face Tough Summer Job Search as Jobless Rate at 14.7%
Teen unemployment hit 14.7% in May 2026 as inflation and competition from older workers create one of the toughest summer job markets in decades.
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EmploymentEconomy
Belgian Temp Agency Encore Plus Opens Doors for Seniors
Encore Plus, a new temp agency in Tournai, Belgium, exclusively serves workers aged 55+ and retirees seeking purpose and income.
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EmploymentPolitics
VDAB Imposed Over 10,000 Sanctions on Job Seekers Last Year
Flemish employment agency VDAB imposed 10,008 sanctions on job seekers in 2025, sparking political debate over enforcement versus guidance.
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EconomyEmployment
Brussels Job Seeker Benefits Drop 28% — But Not Good News
Brussels job seeker benefits dropped 28%, but total registrations rose 4.2% and CPAS welfare cases surged 72.2% amid reform-driven shifts.
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