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Japan’s wage hikes will expand income gaps

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JAPAN

Elevating stagnant wages is Tokyo’s top priority and anti-deflation tool, necessary in creating a virtuous cycle of rising prices and incomes that boosts economic growth.

Mexico minimum wage hikes may drive labour informality

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MEXICO

The administration of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) has been among the more generous, viewing minimum wage increases as a way to boost the incomes of the poor…

Cross-border ASEAN trade union cooperation to grow

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ASEAN

ASEAN integration and labour unions.

Inequality will rise in China despite policy push

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CHINA

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequality, according to official data. Divergence across income brackets has risen, with low- and middle-income households having been hit…

Latin American employment will not recover in 2016

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LATIN AMERICA

The outlook for unemployment in Latin America.

Inequality will remain challenging in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

The report finds that despite progress made on several economic and social development indictors, inequality has remained largely unchanged in Latin America over time. Crucially…

Japan's 'New Capitalism' will mean moderate reform

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JAPAN

The centre-left main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party supported the prime minister’s 'stakeholder capitalism' approach. The government's plan seeks to ensure equal pay…

US firms will hold their own against a rising China

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US/CHINA

China and the United States in the world economy.

Pandemic will widen major gender gaps

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INTERNATIONAL

Gender costs of the pandemic.

War in Ukraine creates opportunities for Central Asia

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CENTRAL ASIA

The war in Ukraine has changed the dynamics of interaction between Russia and the Central Asian countries, which have been traditionally a source of migrant labour. Despite rising…