日本获取亚洲人才的范围向西扩展

Core Viewpoint - Japan is facing challenges in attracting foreign talent from Southeast Asia due to rising GDP levels, prompting a shift towards recruiting talent from South Asia and Central Asia, such as India and Uzbekistan [2][4][6]. Group 1: Talent Acquisition Strategies - The Japanese government and private enterprises are actively exploring talent acquisition from South Asia and Central Asia, with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare planning on-site investigations into employment needs and barriers [4][6]. - ONODERA USER RUN has signed a cooperation agreement with the Uzbekistan Immigration Bureau to provide Japanese language training for young people aspiring to work in Japan, with plans to train approximately 200 individuals annually in the initial phase [4][6]. Group 2: Current Employment Landscape - As of December 2024, there are 740,000 foreign workers in Japan, with Vietnam accounting for 345,619 individuals, although growth from this region has stagnated [6][7]. - The number of Chinese technical interns in Japan has significantly decreased from over 100,000 to 25,960 since 2013, attributed to rising GDP levels in China [6][7]. Group 3: Potential from South Asia and Central Asia - There is significant potential for talent from South Asia and Central Asia, with India's labor force reaching 492.43 million in 2023, and a high youth unemployment rate of 15.8% among those aged 15-24 [7]. - The number of skilled workers from Bangladesh has increased to 2,177, reflecting a 1.5 times growth compared to the previous year [7].