The economic boom of Asian countries like South Korea and Taiwan made recruitment of foreign workers including OFWs necessary. The increased labor demand is needed for the construction of major infrastructures and industrial projects.

Danilo P. Cruz, Acting Labor and Employment Secretary noted a report from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), saying that Taiwan and South Korea remain one of the main destinations for Filipino factory workers. Other professions that are in-demand in Taiwan are Information technology (IT) professional and healthcare workers. On the other hand, Korea is in need of workers for their construction and shipbuilding industries.

Other Asian countries with job openings for foreign workers are Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei.

Singapore is looking for hotel managers, supervisors, and skilled workers including croupiers, dealers, chambermaids, and waiters/waitresses.

Malaysia needs IT professionals and skilled workers for the construction, ship building and ship repair industries

In Brunei, there are openings for casino workers and entertainers at Genting Highlands Hotels and Resorts. Workers for industries of oil and gas, hotels and restaurants, and skilled and professional workers such as fabricators, riggers, high-pressure operators, managers, and engineers are also needed.