Further, according to research on academic ability by the OECD, the rankings of Singapore and Hong Kong are among the best in the world but those of some Southeast Asian countries are below the world average.5 The source of value-added in services is the skill of workers as well as buildings and equipment.
Improving education is one of the most important issues for enhancement of productivity in the service sector. Conclusion Today I talked about the growth model and current issues in the Asian economy and presented the importance of raising productivity and competitiveness in the service sector as 5  See OECD (2016), "PISA 2015 Results in Focus," PISA in Focus, No. 67, OECD Publishing, Paris.