The Future of Work is About People, not Tech
The future of work—with advanced technologies and new working arrangements—is here and is changing economic opportunities and employment relationships. However, according to the 2021 APEC...
Denmark: Focus on climate policy and labour market inclusion
Denmark’s economy is enjoying one of the quickest post-COVID recoveries of OECD countries. While it is important to stay vigilant to further virus outbreaks,...
Pandemic Drives Need for Technology Adoption Among SMEs but Barriers Remain
A survey by World Economic Forum indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for more adoption and integration of digital technology among small...
Two model rules for domestic implementation of 15% global minimum tax
The OECD today published detailed rules to assist in the implementation of a landmark reform to the international tax system, which will ensure Multinational...
Youth, Women Among Most Vulnerable to Job Loss in Southeast Asia During COVID-19
Southeast Asia’s youth and women bore the brunt of job losses during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to an Asian Development Bank (ADB)...
Structural Reforms Can Ease China’s Transition to High-Quality Growth
To achieve quality growth over the medium-term, China will need to rebalance its economy across several dimensions, according to Rebalancing Act, From Recovery to...
Sustainable Plastic Management is key to achieve Green Growth for Bangladesh
Sustainable management of plastic will be crucial for Bangladesh to tackle the increasing plastic pollution and ensure green growth, says a new World Bank...
Indonesia’s Economy Grew in 2021 Despite COVID-19, Will Accelerate in 2022
The Indonesian economy continued to recover in 2021 despite moderating due to the COVID-19 Delta variant wave mid-year. The economy is estimated to have...
Illegal bets add up to 1.7 trillion dollars each year
Up to $1.7 trillion is estimated to be wagered on illicit betting markets each year, according to a new report released on Thursday by the UN Office on...
Most workers support vaccine and mask mandates for the workplace
According to a new survey, there is widespread support among workers across the world for workplace COVID-control mandates. On average, about three in four...