Employers Across APME Hold Steady with a Net Employment Outlook of +28% - Thailand PR News - [Banking](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/banking/) - [Companies](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/companies/) - [Economy](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/economy/) - [Press Releases](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/press-release/) - [PR Newswire](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/pr-newswire-updates/) - [Tech](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/tech/) - [Tourism](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/tourism/) - [Press Release](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/category/press-release/) # Employers Across APME Hold Steady with a Net Employment Outlook of +28% ##### Up next ###### [GSMA calls for renewed focus on closing the Usage Gap as more than 3 billion people remain offline despite available mobile internet services](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/press-release/gsma-calls-for-renewed-focus-on-closing-the-usage-gap-as-more-than-3-billion-people-remain-offline-despite-available-mobile-internet-services/) Published on 09 September 2025 ##### Author ##### [ CISION PRNewswire ](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/author/cision/) ##### Tags - [PRNewswire](https://thailandbusinessnews.net/tag/prnewswire/) ![](https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2577295/ManpowerGroup_logo__stacked_Logo.jpg?p=medium600 "logo") The Net Employment Outlook for Q4 2025 in Asia Pacific and the Middle East stands at +28%. Employers in UAE (+45%), India (+40%), and China (+34%) report the strongest Outlooks in the region. The UAE continues to rank first globally, exceeding the global average by 22 percentage points. The Information Technology sector continues to lead hiring intentions (+38%), followed by Financials and Real Estate (+38%), and Transport, Logistics, and Automotive (+32%). 42% of employers in the region plan to hire in Q4, with 41% citing company expansion as the top reason for staffing increases, followed by new ventures requiring additional roles (34%). SINGAPORE, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey shows a steady labor market in Asia Pacific and the Middle East (APME), with a seasonally adjusted Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of +28% for Q4 2025—remaining unchanged from Q3 2025 and up five points compared to Q4 2024. Employers in United Arab Emirates (UAE) continue to lead at +45%. [ ![Q4 2025 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey - APME Key Findings](https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2768319/MPG_MEOS_Q4_2025_APME_PR_Newswire.jpg?p=medium600 "Q4 2025 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey - APME Key Findings") ](https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2768319/MPG_MEOS_Q4_2025_APME_PR_Newswire.html) Q4 2025 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey – APME Key Findings The Survey, which gathered data from over 12,437 employers across 10 APME countries and territories, found that employers are evenly split, with 42% planning to expand their workforce and another 42% aiming to maintain current staffing levels. Meanwhile, 13% anticipate a reduction in headcount. "Across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, employers are navigating a complex landscape with a steady hand, focusing on long-term workforce resilience. While expansion and diversification continue to drive hiring across the region, there is a noticeable shift toward more strategic talent planning," said François Lançon, Regional President, Asia Pacific & Middle East, ManpowerGroup. "Employers are rethinking how work gets done, aligning talent strategies with business continuity and adaptability. This reflects a broader shift toward workforce agility, where stability and flexibility go hand in hand." Besides employment Outlooks, the APME report highlights shifting talent strategies. View the full results here: [www.manpowergroup.com.sg/meos-apme](http://www.manpowergroup.com.sg/meos-apme) About ManpowerGroup[ManpowerGroup](https://www.manpowergroup.com/)® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. Our expert family of brands – [Manpower](https://www.manpower.com/), [Experis](https://www.experis.com/), and [Talent Solutions](https://www.mpgtalentsolutions.com/) – creates substantially more value for candidates and clients across more than 70 countries and territories and has done so for more than 75 years. [Source link ](https://www.prnasia.com/story/archive/4768973_AE68973_0?rand=89749) ``` This content was prepared by our news partner, Cision PR Newswire. 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