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APAC Market Briefing: February 2026

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  • Japan’s unemployment rose to 2.7% in January, with the jobs-to-applicants ratio easing to 1.18
  • Australia’s unemployment held at 4.1%, alongside an increase of 50,500 full-time jobs
  • China’s urban unemployment reached 5.3% in February, while India’s rate eased to 4.9%
Labour shortages, hiring and retention pressures shape the APAC outlook, alongside employment trends across Japan, Australia, China and India

The February 2026 APAC Market Briefing explores labour shortages, hiring and retention pressures, and employment trends across Japan, Australia, China, and India. Read the full report below.

Open or download the full APAC Market Briefing for February 2026 (PDF)