Past Event

Jobs and Technology: East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, October 2024

The East Asia and Pacific region stands as a remarkable example of economic development on the global stage. With consistently high growth rates and broadly shared benefits, it has become a paragon of progress. However, the region also faces significant challenges. How are global tensions reshaping trade and investment? What impact will rising global uncertainty and slowing growth in China have on the region's future? And how are emerging technologies—such as robots, AI, and digital platforms—transforming jobs in East Asia and the Pacific?

The East Asia and Pacific region stands as a remarkable example of economic development on the global stage. With consistently high growth rates and broadly shared benefits, it has become a paragon of progress. However, the region also faces significant challenges. How are global tensions reshaping trade and investment? What impact will rising global uncertainty and slowing growth in China have on the region's future? And how are emerging technologies—such as robots, AI, and digital platforms—transforming jobs in East Asia and the Pacific?

Tune in for the Global Launch of the October 2024 East Asia and Pacific Economic Update to explore the latest findings and insights from our biannual research.

Manuela Ferro

Introductory Remarks

Manuela V. Ferro

World Bank Vice President, East Asia and Pacific Region

Aaditya Mattoo

Presenter

Aaditya Mattoo

World Bank Chief Economist, East Asia and Pacific Region

Yuhyun Park guest speaker

Guest speaker

Yuhyun Park

DQ Institute Founder

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Guest speaker

Pei Ying Chua

LinkedIn APAC (Asia Pacific) Head Economist

Date: October 09, 2024

Time: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET

Location: Online