China manufacturing

Southeast Asia’s Youth Dividend at Risk as Unemployment and Skills Gaps Deepen

Southeast Asia is often described as one of the world’s most demographically advantaged regions. Home to more than 680 million people, over half of its population is under the age of 30. This youthful profile has long been touted as...
Indonesia protests

Indonesia’s Precariat Uprising: Mounting Frustration Over Economic Insecurity and Political Stagnation

Indonesia’s late-August protests have laid bare the growing economic fragility and social tension simmering beneath the surface of President Prabowo Subianto’s first year in office. What began as a wave of demonstrations in Jakarta against labour insecurity and inequality quickly...
Unemployment In Germany

Unemployment in Germany Hits 10-Year High Amid Economic Challenges

Germany is grappling with a concerning rise in unemployment as figures from the Federal Employment Agency revealed that nearly three million people were jobless in January, marking the highest January total since 2015. The unemployment rate rose to 6.4%, up...
Shanghai, China

The Growing Crisis of Youth Unemployment in China

China's youth unemployment rate has doubled since May 2018, exacerbated by government policies and societal expectations. The Hukou system, which requires households to register and determine living and working locations, often hinders rural residents from securing urban opportunities. The abandoned...