A region on the move

Sharing talent: The Asean Youth Mobility Compendium was developed to identify and offer potential solutions to structural barriers to youth mobility such as visa restrictions, lack of crossborder credential recognition, and fragmented policies. — 123rf

AS the fifth-largest economy in the world right now, Asean’s digital economy alone is expected to hit US$1 trillion (RM4.265 trillion) by 2030, with emerging sectors like fintech, green tech, artificial intelligence (AI) and agritech creating demand for skilled talent across the region.

Yet, current mobility systems in Asean are not keeping up with the demand, especially for mid-skilled workers, TVET (technical and vocational education and training) graduates and those graduating in growing industries.