The energy crunch is forcing governments to adopt extreme measures to save fuel; in Thailand, government employees are being asked to take the stairs.

BUSINESS groups have raised concerns about the potential impact of a four-day workweek on the manufacturing sector, saying production-driven industries face operational realities that differ from service-oriented businesses.

PM Shehbaz announces "austerity measures" as govt prepares to deal with the impact of the Middle East war; 50pc cut in fuel allowance for official vehicles, parliamentarians’ salaries to see a 25pc cut for two months.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a four-day work week and two-week closure of schools and colleges as part of austerity measures to address the global oil crisis caused by the US-Israel war on Iran.

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) expressed support for the government’s four-day workweek program as a fuel-saving measure amid

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Social Security System (SSS) will be observing a four-day onsite work week starting March 9 in line with the government’s energy conservation efforts.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education has allowed its non-teaching personnel to work onsite for only four days a week starting Monday, March 9. In a memorandum issued Sunday, March 8, Education Secretary Sonny Angara designates Friday as a common work-from-home day for all covered personnel.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday assured the public of continuous delivery of services and assistance amid the four-day work week that is now being implemented in all government agencies in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R.

Australian Services Union, which represents more than 135,000 workers, also calls for ‘roster justice’ rules