Migration and the Labour Market in Asia 2001 : Recent Trends and Policies.

This publication presents an analysis of recent trends in migration movements and policies in Asia. It highlights the contribution of immigration to the labour force and describes the changes that have taken place in the sectoral distribution of foreign workers. Particular attention is paid to human resource development and mobility against the background of the ""new economy"". The book provides individual reviews of recent developments in migration trends and policies in Australia, China, Hong Kong China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. De. Read more... Introduction Part I. New Trends in Economic Development and International Migration 1. Economic Trends and Professional Labour Migration: US Experience and Implications for Asia 2. International Migration and Labour Market Developments: A Survey of Trends and Major Issues Part II. Country Studies 3. Australia 4. China 5. Hong Kong (China) 6. Indonesia 7. Japan 8. Korea 9. Malaysia 10. The Philippines 11. Singapore 12. Thailand 13. Vietnam Conclusion Analyses trends in migration movements and policies in Asia during the 1990s. Considers the labour market impact of both the inflow of foreigners into each country and the emigration of nationals. Includes papers on the role of foreign, particularly Asian, workers in the U.S. labour market and trends in international migration and labour market developments during the 1990s