For many vulnerable children in Cambodia, the journey to a better future is disrupted enrolling too late or dropping out of school. Early learning opportunities are often missed, and later, many adolescents are forced to abandon school before they reach their potential. A resent study by Rapid Asia found that one in four adolescents leave school by the age of 16. Targeted interventions are needed to help children realize their basic rights….
Thailand is a strong labour magnet in Southeast Asia, particularly for low-skilled workers from Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar (CLM). In 2020, an ILO study, carried out by Rapid Aisa, highlighted that nearly three million migrant workers support agriculture, construction, services, and domestic work in Thailand. A follow up study by Rapid Aisa in 2025, published by the World Bank, captured the current picture of the CLM migrant workers in Thailand. So, after five years, are migrant workers on a positive trajectory?…
In their 2019 report on ‘Future of Work’, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) and automation would inevitably replace and change many jobs, impacting around one billion people worldwide during the next decade (1). Future university graduates will not only have to compete with their peers for a job, but also with AI. Moreover, having an academic qualification without relevant hands-on working experience reduces the chance of being employed, as companies are now moving towards skills-based hiring …
Rapid Asia is proud to finally announce the launch of its sister company, Rapid Universal. Created to better support projects beyond Asia. Rapid Universal was first unveiled at Rapid Asia’s 15th anniversary celebration on 28 February 2025. The event that was held at SEA Junction and was attended by guest speakers, clients and partners to celebrate the occasion. Since then, many have been eager to witness the unfolding of Rapid Universal. …
