Asia-Pacific Labour Market Insights
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Which workers have seen the strongest recovery in employment?
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Which sectors account for the highest shares of total employment in Asia-Pacific?
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How many working hours have been lost due to the crisis?
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How big is the jobs gap in Asia-Pacific that opened up since the pandemic?
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How many workers in Asia-Pacific live in poverty?
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