News and articles
2023
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Gender equality
Women missing out on benefits of labour market growth in Asia and the Pacific
27 October 2023, Bangkok, Thailand
The gap between male and female labour market participation rates remains high despite three decades of economic growth with South Asia home to the biggest differences.
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Skills development
Path ahead for Mutual Recognition of Skills in ASEAN mapped out
25 October 2023,
Importance of continuing efforts to facilitate free flow of skilled workers within the region discussed.
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News
ILO-IOM join forces to better protect Indonesian migrant workers in the palm oil sector
24 October 2023, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
To better protect the labour rights of potential Indonesian migrant workers, the ILO and IOM jointly develop pre-departure training modules and relevant informational materials for palm oil sector in Indonesia-Malaysia Corridor.
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© Ali Luuthfi/ILO 2024
Occupational safety and health
Central Java takes bold steps to enhance occupational safety and health on fishing vessels
23 October 2023, Batang, Indonesia
ILO continues to be at the forefront of efforts to promote occupational safety and health in the fishing industry, enhancing the capacity of labour inspectors to prevent risks and hazards onboard fishing vessels.
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© ILO 2024
Social security
Lao People’s Democratic Republic progresses towards stronger health insurance and social security system
20 October 2023, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Comprehensive legal review supported by the International Labour Organization and Luxembourg helps inform amendment of legal framework on health insurance and social security with anticipated enactment in mid-2024.
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International cooperation
ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific meets its tripartite partners in China
20 October 2023, Beijing, China
ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa met the ILO's tripartite partners in China.
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© ILO/Miguel Lumingkewas 2024
News
Creating green jobs and conserving natural capital through sustainable tourism: The case of North Sulawesi
20 October 2023, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Conservation of nature and the creation of jobs are compatible goals and the cornerstone of sustainable development, participants at the launch last month of the Biodiversity and Jobs Initiative by the International Labour Organization learned.
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High-quality employment
ILO and China collaborate to enhance high-quality employment through promoting south-south cooperation within the Belt and Road initiative
20 October 2023, Beijing, China
ILO and MOHRSS joined forces in hosting the Seminar on Promoting High-quality Employment in Beijing.
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© KOREATECH 2024
Skills development
Korea showcases TVET digitalization to South-East Asian counterparts
20 October 2023,
ILO/Korea Partnership Programme supports study visit as part of efforts to support digital transformation of ASEAN TVET systems.
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© ILO 2024
Youth employment in ASEAN
ASEAN, UNICEF, ILO regional dialogue delivers joint recommendation to advance region’s youth
18 October 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
Discussions focus on steps needed to help young people across ASEAN find decent work amidst rapidly changing employment environment.