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Less developed countries can take advantage of increased talent flows in the region in expanding their “brain network.”
The bilateral agreement offers deeper tariff liberalization than the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, yet both need better rules of origin.
Growing imbalances across regions call for localized development strategies as the country moves toward economic diversification.
Demographic changes, such as population aging in East Asia, will affect productivity and competitiveness and shape how innovation is created.
Warning systems and other measures will help save lives, protect biodiversity, and reduce rail service disruptions.
Policymakers must examine and address the root causes of why certain young people are not in employment, education, or training.
The Republic of Korea provided vocational training for disabled people in addition to imposing a hiring quota for both public and private employers.
Urban planners in Seoul shifted from paper-based processes to a computerized system to improve information sharing and decision-making.
Sri Lanka is transforming its education system to take its economy to the next level.
Digital finance promises to be an effective means of reaching the unbanked, but its use must be accompanied by consumer information and education.