Taiwan, China’s labour market faces numerous challenges. However, previous studies have given limited attention to the impact of regional trade agreements on Taiwan’s labour force. This study examines ...

Payroll job growth has slowed significantly in the past year. Slower job growth is typically associated with rising unemployment, yet the unemployment rate has barely budged, edging up from 4.2% in ...

The pace of job growth cooled through mid-2025, while the unemployment rate rose relatively little. This seeming puzzle is explained by an even stepdown of labor supply and demand, meaning slowing ...

Indonesia’s current account deficit pressures the middle class, forcing them to use their savings. The rupiah’s volatility has increased import costs, reducing household expenditure. Additionally, ...