1、THE ASIA ADVANTAGE:HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY AND TALENT FOR A FUTURE-READY ECONOMYSERIES 5NOVEMBER 2025GLOBAL FUTURE OF WORK REPORT PREFACE301ASIAS LABOR EVOLUTION AND ITS GLOBAL IMPACT702HARNESSING THE NEW TECHNOLOGICAL ERA IN ASIA2603ALIGNING SKILLS AND JOBS FOR ASIAS NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH 44TECHNICAL
2、APPENDIX53KNOWLEDGE PARTNERCover and interior images Getty imagesEXECUTIVE SUMMARY4GLOBAL FUTURE OF WORK REPORT:SERIES 5:THE ASIA ADVANTAGE:HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY AND TALENT FOR A FUTURE-READY ECONOMY2PREFACEFII Institute is pleased to launch the fifth edition of the Global Future of Work Report,whic
3、h examines the state of labor markets in Asia and the challenges that the highly diverse region faces as it looks to harness emerging technologies for the future of work.The first edition,Preparing Labor Markets in MENA for a New Technological Era,identified the economic gaps and opportunities betwe
4、en the Global North and Global South,with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa(MENA).The second edition,The Future of Work in Latin America,analyzed that regions productivity slowdown,human capital challenges,and readiness to adopt automation and AI.The third edition,The Future of Work in Eur
5、ope,explored how advanced economies are navigating demographic aging,rising automation,and shifting competitiveness.The fourth edition,The Future of Work in Sub-Saharan Africa,examined the challenges faced by the worlds youngest region as it seeks to transform a bulge in the youth population into a
6、demographic dividend rather than a liability.This report highlights how Asia has reaped the benefits of a productivity surge over the past three decades that has led to substantial economic and labor market growth.It also delves into how the region can sustain its growth and continue narrowing the g