https://www.scmp.com/rss/516441/feed Sarah is a senior teaching fellow and lecturer in East Asian Business at SOAS, University of London. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Japan’s economy is under pressure from rising energy prices, defence costs and the impact of the pandemic. Plummeting birth rates and an ageing population further threaten the sustainability of its labour market. A 2023 study by independent think tank the Recruit Works Institute points to a labour supply shortage of 3.41 million people by 2030, and over 11 million by 2040. Gender inequality is another significant pressure point. Research shows that a gender-inclusive society and workforce leads... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3231841/could-patriarchal-japan-take-leaf-singapores-gender-equality-review?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3231841/could-patriarchal-japan-take-leaf-singapores-gender-equality-review?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:28 +0000