Unemployment in Asia to jump to almost 100 million

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Updated February 19, 2009 11:58:06

The number of people out of work this year in Asia is expected to jump by another seven million, taking the total figure to almost 100 million. This latest estimate from the International Labour Organisation is its best case scenario. The reality could be much worse.

Presenter: Karon Snowdon, Finance Correspondent
Speakers: Professor Graeme Hugo, Adelaide University; Peter Caffa, seasonal worker from Tonga

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