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Asian economies must stop competing through tax cuts and low wages, or receive investments that harm the environment. Instead, we should invest in care economy to create sustainable, high skilled jobs and support the ageing population.
By investing in care economy and education, Asia can build a resilient economy and provide jobs that are less vulnerable to the impacts of AI.
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