Tag: Economy
Pope Francis: Young people are missing the ‘spiritual capital’ that gives...
“Technology can do much: it teaches us the ‘what’ and the ‘how’: but it does not tell us the ‘why’"
Cheap mealboxes a taste of Hong Kong’s economic woes
Small shops selling inexpensive two-dish mealboxes have mushroomed across one of the world's least affordable cities
Troubled Waters: Philippine fisherfolk suffer poor catch as gov’t dredging project...
A project meant to help restore a major river in Aparri has wreaked havoc on the livelihood of local fisherfolk
Asia-Pacific: Two out of three workers employed in the informal sector
A report published this week revealed that the workers in Asia are not “productive, protected, and healthy” enough
Asian activists express solidarity with debt-burdened Sri Lankan people
The worsening condition in Sri Lanka can also happen in the Philippines and other Asian countries, which are dependent to foreign debts
Fuel price hikes, scarce rice add to hardship in Myanmar
The economy tanked following a military coup last year and has been further rattled by the junta's attempts to seize foreign exchange
Recovery in youth employment after pandemic still lagging, says ILO
The report finds that the pandemic has exacerbated the numerous labor market challenges facing those aged between 15 and 24 years
Kurdish Iraqi farmer sprouts online advice, green awareness
The farmer posts videos on protecting fruit trees, dealing with insects and helping people get more from their farms
Video: Pope Francis prays for small businesses in August
The pope said small businesses “invest in life creating wellbeing, opportunities, and work” with courage and with sacrifice"
Bitter harvest: Malaysian palm oil farmers face labor crunch
Palm oil is a controversial commodity, blamed by environmentalists for fueling the destruction of rainforest in Malaysia and Indonesia