Q2 2025
Published 11 March 2025
ManpowerGroup
Employment Outlook Survey
For APAC
Get insights on APAC employers' hiring plans across nine sectors, reasons for staffing increases, and more.
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A Message from Mr. François Lançon, President of Asia Pacific and Middle East (APME) Region, ManpowerGroup
"The latest uptick in hiring intentions across APAC is a promising sign for the market. Initiatives like China's AI investment fund, Hong Kong’s investment in an AI Research and Development Institute, and Singapore’s New Enterprise Compute Initiative are fueling demand for skilled talent, particularly in tech and AI. These efforts underscore the region’s drive toward technological leadership, even amid economic challenges, solidifying APAC’s position as a hub of resilience and opportunity."
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Key Findings
Asia Pacific reports the strongest regional outlook: With an Outlook of 30%, the region showed a 3-point increase from both the previous quarter and year-over-year.
Businesses in India continue to lead the region in hiring sentiment: India (+43%), China (+32%), and Singapore (+27%) report the strongest outlooks in the region, while Hong Kong continues to is w the most cautious outlook (+11%).
The strongest Outlooks by sector: The Information Technology sector continues to lead hiring intentions (+42%), followed by Financials & Real Estate (+34%) and Industrials and Materials (+31%).
Larger organizations demonstrate the strongest hiring intentions: Companies of 5,000+ employees reported the strongest outlook (+38%), followed by companies with 250-999 employees (36%), and those with 1,000-4,999 employees (35%).
Company Expansion drives Q2 staffing increases in APAC: 42% of employers in APAC report company expansion as the top reason for staffing increases, followed by new ventures requiring new roles (33%), and tech advancements needing more expertise (31%).
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ManpowerGroup interviewed 10,078 employers from 7 APAC countries and territories on their hiring intentions for Q2 2025. Download our press release, infographic, and report to learn more about the survey results and take a deeper dive into APAC trends and key findings.
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