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  • Gig economy firms burst onto the scene here five years ago, led by ride-hailing firm Grab, followed a year later by food delivery provider Deliveroo. Today, Grab also delivers food; and other ride-sharing firms include Gojek. The flexible hours of gi

Working in the gig economy: Short-term gain, long-term pain?

"Gig jobs" offer flexible hours and almost non-existent barrier to entry. But is there career progression?

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