economy



STORY OF THE DAY • Sep 14, 2021 • 9 min read
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Education Career programmes help make Cambodian students workforce ready

By Stew Post • Sep 14, 2021
As a skills gap continues to threaten the government’s development trajectory, exposing students to in-demand careers before graduation could prove a useful strategy in preparing and empowering Cambodia’s next generation of workers

Sep 06, 2021 • 2 min read
Covid-19

Philippines lifts lockdown in capital as virus surges

The Philippines to lift a stay-at-home order in the capital Manila, in a bid to rein in coronavirus cases fueled by the Delta variant and revive the economy
By Agence France-Presse • Sep 06, 2021

Aug 05, 2021 • 2 min read
Indonesia economy

Indonesian economy grows for first time in five quarters

Indonesia's economy bounced back in the second quarter to post its first growth in more than a year, but analysts warned the recovery might be short-lived as Covid-19 surges
By Agence France-Presse • Aug 05, 2021

Jul 26, 2021 • 8 min read
Analysis

In Thailand, Covid-19 exposes the vulnerability of informal workers

Thailand's vast informal sector accounts for the majority of the kingdom's workforce. Now, amidst the pandemic that has interrupted vital industries, the lack of government support and planning for this large chunk of low-wage workers has been exposed
By Mark S. Cogan • Jul 26, 2021

Jul 02, 2021 • 11 min read
Immigration

Here’s what Vietnam’s visa crackdown tells us about the country

One of the world's poorest countries three decades ago – Vietnam has made a quick push to middle-income status. While the expertise of outsiders was necessary to this growing prosperity, a new clampdown on foreign workers showcases the country's evolution
By Govi Snell • Jul 02, 2021

Apr 22, 2021 • 10 min read

Tech meets tradition: Can digital tools boost Cambodia’s informal workers?

Automated assembly lines and self-driving cars are among the first things that come to mind with the 4th Industrial Revolution. However, for Cambodia’s millions of informal workers, it's simpler digital innovations that are changing the face of traditional industries
By Stew Post • Apr 22, 2021

Apr 04, 2021 • 7 min read
Analysis

What the UK joining the CPTPP could mean for Southeast Asia

The UK’s application to join the CPTPP trade bloc in February swept aside any vestiges of the notion that candidate countries must be possessed of ‘Asianness’ or Pacific geography. If admitted, their presence could influence major issues across Southeast Asia
By Daniel McKay • Apr 04, 2021