Inclusive Cities Barometer APAC

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Japanese cities benefit from their lifetime employment system , together with very low unemployment of under 2%. Furthermore, thanks to a strong institutional framework, a very low proportion of workers are in vulnerable occupations. Together these factors result in low levels of poverty, with further support provided through ample social security support. As a mature financial hub, it is not surprising that Tokyo has well established public infrastructure and widespread access to financial services, supported by technological innovation and high levels of innovation and R&D expenditure. What might be surprising is that it achieves these high standards while offering a relatively low overall cost of living, albeit at the expense of low wage growth and lower corporate profit margins relative to its peers. The 2020 Olympic Games provided a springboard for Tokyo to improve further, especially across social inclusiveness indicators, such as improvements in disability employment and aged employment, leading to higher labour participation rates. However, the city’s future vision is wider, including fostering unique local communities and developing dynamic metropolitan regions to attract talent from across the world. TOKYO, JAPAN TOKYO IS A PREMIER FINANCIAL HUB AND RECOGNISED AS ONE OF THE THREE TIER 1 FINANCIAL CENTRES GLOBALLY. BEYOND THIS, TOKYO HAS A STRONG RECORD IN ECONOMIC INCLUSIVENESS FOUNDED UPON THE CITY’S VERY STABLE WORK ENVIRONMENT.

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