The virus was suppressed for a period but cases have risen in recent months
The initial downturn was relatively mild
Fiscal policy has been supportive
Faster progress in reducing carbon emissions is needed
GDP per capita had slowed pre-pandemic
A resurgence of the virus has been accompanied by a faster pace of vaccinations
Confidence has recently fallen back and there are divergent trends across sectors
The Asia-Pacific is the core bilateral trading region
The labour market shock was abrupt but employment rebounded after the initial lockdown
Lower wage workers experienced more adverse employment outcomes