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A study shows the planned railway will increase access to more and better jobs in 48 cities and municipalities in Metro Manila and Southern Luzon.
In a world of disruptive changes, Asian countries need to rethink education and skills training to build a resilient and agile workforce.
Understand and address the needs of vulnerable young workers and entrepreneurs as part of COVID-19 measures.
Targeted training tracks, enhanced online learning, and close collaborations with other agencies can make TVET system more responsive.
Technology can help reboot the tourism sector by enabling contactless and digital transactions and mapping COVID-19 infections for disease control.
From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
Research shows university entrepreneurship programs positively impact startup performance but may not increase overall entrepreneurship rates.
A financing scheme using Internet of Things gives tricycle drivers access to credit without collateral and promotes discipline in loan repayments.
Policy challenges include the shift in financial intermediation away from traditional banks toward digital finance providers.
Policy makers must improve labor market conditions and reduce employment uncertainties as part of their economic stimulus plans.