Japan immigration

Japan looks beyond ASEAN to Uzbekistan, Bangladesh for more workers

Companies pivot to South and Central Asia as influx from Vietnam slows

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Japanese companies are recruiting workers for a wide range of jobs, from manufacturing to services. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

KENTA SHIMAI
July 17, 2025 04:47 JST

TOKYO -- Japan is eyeing South and Central Asian countries as sources of foreign talent, preparing for a decline in workers from Southeast Asia as economic growth in the region makes them less inclined to go abroad.

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