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A Chinese crane manufacturer just gave 180 million yuan ($26 million) in cash bonuses to 7,000 employees, sharing nearly 70% of the company's annual profits. Videos show workers counting stacks of banknotes at tables during a lavish company gala.
Over 315,000 Singaporeans are using new pathways to build job skills without paying hefty course fees or losing income. Work-study programs and government support are making lifelong learning accessible to everyone.
Starting April 1st, Namibia's government will cover full medical aid for all 119,000 civil servants, removing the monthly fees workers previously paid out of pocket. The move pairs with a presidential directive requiring all government workers, including the president herself, to use public hospitals.
Walmart will pay $100 million to delivery drivers who were misled about their earnings and tips. The settlement also requires new protections to ensure gig workers get exactly what they're promised.
Hundreds of thousands of Yemeni government workers are getting paid thanks to a $346.6 million aid package from Saudi Arabia. The funding arrives as part of a partnership focused on rebuilding Yemen's economy and institutions.
Workers repaving a square in Croatia's historic Dubrovnik just uncovered a 2,000-year-old stone sarcophagus dating back to Late Antiquity. The discovery offers a rare glimpse into the ancient lives hidden beneath one of Europe's most beloved UNESCO cities.
Boeing employees donated funds to buy a forklift for Northwest Harvest's grocery market, ending delays that kept hungry families waiting in the cold. The upgrade means faster service and fresher food for people who need it most.
Toyota just signed a deal to bring humanoid robots into its Canadian factory to handle the toughest jobs workers don't want. The goal is to keep people safer while letting them focus on work that actually needs a human touch.
A fintech company just helped one million Nigerians access their first smartphones and loans worth ₦231 billion. For informal workers long ignored by banks, it's changing how they earn a living.
Mexico just passed a historic labor reform that will gradually reduce the standard workweek from 48 to 40 hours, benefiting nearly 13.4 million workers. The change addresses one of the worst work-life balances in the developed world. ##
Battle Creek just launched a new Housing Fund with $750,000 in seed money to tackle a 3,000-unit housing shortage that's been holding back economic growth. The ambitious plan aims to build and rehabilitate 1,000 homes by 2035, giving families more options and helping local businesses find the workers they need.
Taiwan's unemployment dropped to 3.29% in January 2026, the lowest in over two decades, as strong economic growth and rising wages keep workers satisfied. Fewer people are quitting their jobs, signaling renewed confidence in the island's economy.
When seven hospital workers faced suspension, Liberia's Health Minister personally intervened to restore calm and protect patient care. Her promise to resolve the crisis within a week has given employees hope for a peaceful solution.
A groundbreaking trial in rural Kenya and Uganda slashed new HIV infections by 70% using community health workers, smartphones, and existing medications. The success proves that closing the gap between available treatments and people who need them can dramatically reduce infections.
Accra's mayor is calling on businesses to open their doors wider to young people and persons with disabilities, turning good intentions into real job opportunities. Major companies are responding, with one employer already looking to fill over 100 positions.
Zanzibar's government is investing in nurses and midwives with improved working conditions and support, recognizing their critical role in saving mothers and babies. The announcement came as newly licensed healthcare workers completed their professional registration.
Rural health workers in Eswatini who once spent hours on paperwork and paid out of pocket to deliver reports now use handheld devices that work offline. The new system is transforming healthcare for 77% of the country living in rural areas.
Scientists confirmed a Japanese ant species where every single individual is a queen who conquers other colonies and clones herself. This marks the first known ant species to completely eliminate both males and workers.
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South Africa's Special Investigating Unit has uncovered officials who illegally sold visas for personal profit, with four low-paid workers receiving over $850,000 in bribes. The new government's swift action signals a historic shift toward accountability after decades of systemic corruption.
A Kenyan startup is helping office workers reclaim up to 40 minutes per commute by partnering with local transport cooperatives to run scheduled electric buses on direct routes. Unlike failed competitors, BasiGo works with existing operators instead of replacing them.
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