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Young Workers Thrive: Japan's Work-Life Balance Revolution

1/26/2025

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Young Japanese workers are experiencing a significant transformation in their work-life balance, with average hours dropping by 11.6% since 2000, while wages have surged by 25%. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, President Prabowo Subianto has initiated a bold US$4.4 billion free-meal program aimed at tackling child malnutrition, though worries about budget limitations linger over its potential success.

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Young Japanese workers are experiencing a significant transformation in their work-life balance, with average hours dropping by 11.6% since 2000, while wages have surged by 25%. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, President Prabowo Subianto has initiated a bold US$4.4 billion free-meal program aimed at tackling child malnutrition, though worries about budget limitations linger over its potential success.