World Employment and Social Outlook 2025: Asia and the Pacific May Update

This Asia and the Pacific May Update of the World Employment and Social Outlook 2025 examines recent trends in employment growth, the impact of global uncertainties and policy measures to support workers and enterprises in Asia and the Pacific.

The latest edition of the World Employment and Social Outlook 2025: Asia and the Pacific May Update reveals new data on slowing employment growth, regional vulnerabilities to global trade disruptions and the need for stronger labour market resilience.

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