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Endo is a colloquial expression meaning end-of-contract and refers to the practice of hiring and re-hiring workers on contracts lasting less than six months, the period after…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB214885
ISSN: 2633-304X
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These changes, which focus particularly on casual workers, faced particular lobbying from parts of the business sector, which described them as costly and unnecessary, but they…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282370
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The closing of internal and external borders in response to COVID-19 has heightened a longstanding skills deficit in key industries, with implications for wage levels, prices and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265487
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The election was a major milestone for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which won a third presidential term, a first for a Taiwanese party since direct elections…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284614
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Issues such as soaring inflation, currency depreciation and debt repayment problems are having a major impact on the economy. The World Bank estimates that GDP grew by 3.7% in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287447
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The speech notably identified several economic challenges facing the country, ranging from curbing inflation to creating jobs. Marcos registered high approval ratings during the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280940
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ASEAN's growth is nevertheless expected to outpace global growth, of which China and India are expected to contribute more than 50% -- India about 15% and China around 35%.