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Policy coherence, enforcement key to managing labour migration

Better policy coherence, effective enforcement and more research are some of the elements needed for improved management of labour migration in East Asia , according to a three-day symposium at the Singapore Management University (SMU).

ASEAN faces challenges to ensure sustainable growth, says new ILO report

To ensure sustainable growth and build a thriving community by 2015, Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must increase labour productivity and narrow development gaps between members.

Managing East Asia's labour migration to be discussed at high-level symposium in Singapore

Representatives from thirteen East Asian economies will take part in a high-level symposium on managing labour migration in the region, to be held in Singapore this week.

National meeting to promote employment in Cambodia

Ways to promote employment in Cambodia will be the subject of a two-day meeting in Phnom Penh this week, attended by representatives of the Cambodian government, the ILO and other international organizations including the United Nations Development...

Chiang Rai May day march against child labour

Representatives of workers, employers, business associations, youth groups, government departments along with migrant workers will take part in a Labour Day march against child labour in Chiang Rai on 1 May.

Nepal's move inspires Asian indigenous leaders

Sixty-one international participants from twelve Asian countries meet to discuss the challenges, opportunities and implementing the ILO Convention 169 and UN Declaration on Indigenous Peoples (IPs).

Cambodia marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work with high-level event

Cambodia will mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28th with an event focusing on the theme “Ensuring Safe and Healthy Workplaces in Cambodia.”

Korea & ILO sign US$1 million partnership agreement

The Government of the Republic of Korea and the ILO signed an agreement in Bangkok worth US$1,050,000 to fund technical cooperation in Asia and the Pacific.

Combating trafficking and child labour in Northern Thailand: A showcase of effective models and new initiatives

The ILO and the Royal Thai Government are launching a series of joint-efforts to tackle human trafficking and child labour.

ILO statement on appeal hearing for murder of Chea Vichea

The ILO expresses its grave concern regarding the decision of the Appeals Court on 12 April to uphold the convictions against Born Samnang and Sam Sok Oeun, imprisoned for the murder of the Cambodian trade union leader Chea Vichea since January 2004.

ILO and regional trade unions meet to promote migrant workers rights

A training programme to engage Thai, Cambodian, Lao and Burmese Trade Unions in improving respect for the rights of migrant workers is being organised by the ILO.

ASEAN and ILO to cooperate in addressing labour and employment issues

The Secretariat of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the ILO signed a Cooperation Agreement yesterday to strengthen their collaboration and partnership.

New ILO Myanmar web site

A new web site has been set up by the Office of the ILO Liaison Officer in Yangon to increase awareness of the ILO’s work on forced labour in Myanmar

Thai families are struggling to care for families and earn a decent living - says new ILO report

A new ILO report shows that low-income workers in Thailand are earning less and working longer hours than before.

ILO experts offer 1st workplace safety & health training in North Eastern Cambodia

ILO experts visits north eastern Cambodia to organize the Organization’s first occupational safety and health training session for officials in that region.

"Jobless Growth" in Asia fails to tackle poverty - UN Report

A new joint report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the ILO shows that many Asian developing countries have failed to create enough jobs, improve income distribution and reduce poverty.

Brunei becomes 180th ILO Member State

Brunei Darussalam has become the 180th Member State of the International Labour Organization

ILO work in Cambodia

The ILO seeks clarification from the Cambodian Government on reports by the Cambodian Government commenting on ILO’s work in Cambodia with the garment industry.

ILO releases Global Employment Trends 2007: South Asia faces growing gender unemployment gap & challenge of creating jobs.

The number of people unemployed worldwide remained at an historic high in 2006, despite strong global economic growth

ILO releases Global Employment Trends 2007: East Asian unemployment up, despite strong economic growth

The number of people unemployed worldwide remained at an historic high in 2006, despite strong global economic growth