14 Apr 2023 Emerging Asia Monitor The Pillar of Support from India's Job Market is Cracking

Unemployment in India fell to a record 7.6% in 2022, from 10.1% in 2021, but progress is stalling.
Hiring has been below-trend for some time, while household optimism over jobs has hit a ceiling.
The Philippines’ public infra drive is more realistic under Marcos, but initial conditions are tougher.