All news: Asia + Pacific

Artificial intelligence

AI and circular economies: A new future for the coconut sector

An ILO programme pioneers a circular, AI-powered transformation of the coconut industry, adding value and positioning island communities like Siargao as models of inclusive, climate-resilient growth in the Philippines.

Employment in Focus series

Towards a pro-employment macroeconomic framework: The case of India

For sustainable development, economies need more than growth- they need good jobs. In this article, Radhicka Kapoor, senior employment specialist at the ILO and Amit Basole, professor of Economics at Azim Premji University argue that macroeconomic...

Trade union empowerment

Empowering Indonesian workers for retirement with Start Your Business Programme

The ILO and the Indonesian union confederation support workers in getting ready for retirement by learning how to start and run a business.

Social protection

Migrant workers at the heart of Thai rubber sector equipped with labour rights and social protection knowledge

ILO, in collaboration with Thai and Japanese partners, advances responsible business conduct and social protection for migrant workers in Thailand’s rubber sector.

Thailand advances labour rights in fishing sector with new phase of EU-funded ‘Ship to Shore Rights’ programme

New phase of the EU-funded Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia programme launched in Thailand to promote safe migration and strengthen protection of migrant workers’ rights in the blue economy, marked by the first National Programme Advisory...

ILO promotes green skills to empower sustainable development in China

On 21-22 September 2025, the ILO and Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China co-hosted the ‘Green Skills for Sustainable Development’ Symposium in Zhengzhou, launching the new Guide on Core Skills for the Green Transition.

Global Coalition for Social Justice

Asia-Pacific advances agenda for living wages

Regional dialogue strengthens commitment to inclusive wage-setting aligned with ILO principles.

The empowering journey of a young Timorese cooperative leader and entrepreneur

Through various skills training programmes, a young Timorese cooperative leader has transformed his life and empowered his community toward greater economic resilience and inclusion.

Freedom of association

Philippines steps up efforts to strengthen freedom of association, labour education

The Philippines launches a new training initiative and reinforces its commitment to uphold rights at work, advance recognition of freedom of association and enhance labour education.

International Year of Cooperatives

2025 Gyeonggi-do Social Economy Expo in the Republic of Korea highlights global momentum for the social and solidarity economy

The ILO underscored the social and solidarity economy as a pathway to social justice and decent work, guided by human dignity and solidarity.

Toward safer seas: Enhancing work conditions in North Kalimantan’s fishing sector in Indonesia

The ILO training programme raises awareness of occupational health standards to help build a safety-first culture in Indonesia's fishing industry.

Creating change, one story at a time

From muddy paths to mountain views: The human face of Himchari’s tourism

Just a few months ago, the road to Himchari waterfall was little more than a rough track - muddy and lined with neglected broken stalls. But step into Himchari Bazar today, and you will find clearer all-weather roads, public toilets, information...

Indonesia's North Kalimantan promotes safer working conditions for fishers

ILO-led training empowers labour and fishing inspectors in North Kalimantan, Indonesia to improve occupational safety and health in the fisheries sector.

Social security

First beneficiaries of Bangladesh’s pilot employment injury scheme from export processing zones notified

Workers in Bangladesh's export processing zones begin to benefit from employment injury compensation, a key social security measure that guarantees income security for other workers and their families in the country's export-oriented ready-made...

Labour Migration

Thai employers are piloting new approaches to expand social protection for migrant workers

Only 1 in 4 migrant workers in Thailand is currently covered by the Social Security Fund. To help close this gap, the Employers' Confederation of Thailand (ECOT), together with the ILO and the Social Security Office, piloted new data-sharing...

Social protection

ILO drives inclusive social protection for informal workers in agriculture, waste management

The ILO and local governments of Quezon City and Del Carmen, Siargao teamed up to pilot a new guide aimed at strengthening inclusive social protection for informal workers in agriculture and waste management.

OpEd

Shaping the living wage agenda: Asia-Pacific’s call to action

OpEd by Kaori Nakamura-Osaka, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific.

South Asian trade union youth leaders unite for safer and healthier workplaces

Young trade union leaders from across South Asia have pledged a joint action on occupational safety and health (OSH) at a regional ILO-ACTRAV conference

Supply chains

Workers secure jobs in aquaculture, help double shrimp production

Workers trained, certified and hired in aquaculture under a new joint government-industry initiative with the ILO and the Government of Japan help increase shrimp production and improve supply chains towards decent work and sustainable aquaculture...

Industrial relations

Cambodia boosts dispute resolution capacity with ILO support

Workshop underscores the country’s commitment to strengthening industrial relations in line with international labour standards.