Migration and the labour market in Asia 2002 : recent trends and policies

This report analyzes recent trends in migration movements and the policies governing them in Asia. The book reviews recent developments in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Tapei, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Statistics are presented concerning the inflow of foreign workers and their impact on the labor market, with an emphasis on the economic contribution immigrant workers make. Particular attention is given to human resource development and the mobility of skilled workers as they relate to economic globalization. There is no index. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) 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