All news: Asia + Pacific

Freedom of association

Philippines builds trainers, advocates on freedom of association and labour rights

A new training of trainers programme on freedom of association is empowering advocates and practitioners to advance democratic values and labour rights through a rights-based, multi-sectoral approach.

ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

Cambodia and China forge new partnership to boost skills training and youth employment

New MoU to enhance technical and vocational education and training (TVET) quality and youth employability in Cambodia

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Strengthening responsible business and sustainable practices in Lao enterprises

As Laos moves closer to graduating from Least Developed Country (LDC) status and becomes more integrated into global and regional value chains, responsible business conduct and sustainable practices are gaining greater importance for enterprises.

Care economy

Model by-laws unveiled as cooperative department commits to promote nationwide care cooperatives

With the aim of expanding quality, affordable care services and creating decent jobs—especially for women, this initiative will promote formalization of care work in Sri Lanka and empower cooperatives with clear governance frameworks.

Skills development

Timor-Leste takes a major step toward agroforestry advancement

The launch of the Agroforestry Sector Working Group marks a major step in uniting government institutions, development partners and stakeholders to strengthen Timor-Leste’s agroforestry sector.

International Youth Day 2025

Film screening sparks youth dialogue on green jobs and decent work

Nearly 80 young people joined the International Labour Organization (ILO) at the Green One UN House in Hanoi to celebrate International Youth Day with a special film screening and dialogue on the future of work.

Commemorative event

ILO marks 50-years of engagement with Pacific Island countries

Commemorative event marks the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the ILO Office for Pacific Island Countries in Suva, Fiji.

International Year of Cooperatives

Unpacking the social and solidarity economy in Australia and beyond: ILO shares international perspectives

The webinar “Unpacking the Social Economy” featured ILO’s international perspective on what the social and solidarity economy (SSE) encompasses, why it matters, how it is relevant in Australia and across Asia and the Pacific region, and practical...

Care economy

Daycare that feels like home

The Beringharjo Early Childhood Education Centre provides a sense of security and comfort to both the children and their parents, who work as traders at Yogyakarta’s Beringharjo Market in Indonesia, allowing them to focus fully on their livelihoods.

Skills development

Lao youth compete with excellence at WorldSkills ASEAN 2025

Supported by the ILO/China Partnership Programme on Skill Development, the young professionals represented their country, competing in various skill categories.

Youth Employment

From education to decent jobs: Why career development support matters for Viet Nam’s youth?

Young people in Viet Nam face growing challenges in finding decent work. Strengthening career guidance and inclusive support is key to helping youth navigate transitions and seize opportunities in the green and digital economy.

Financial literacy

Empowering rural entrepreneurs in Indonesia's East Sumba with financial literacy

The ILO and Bank NTT urge East Sumba’s entrepreneurs in Indonesia, including youth, to adopt smarter banking habits for long-term financial success.

Coconut culinary training

Hope afloat: Coconut culinary upskills workers, uplifts livelihoods

A coconut culinary training helps typhoon-affected workers rebuild their lives and gain new skills in Siargao Island, the Philippines’ coconut and surfing capital.

Coconut culinary training

Fallen coconuts to fresh starts

Rolly rises from a disaster and turns coconuts into opportunity in Siargao Island, Philippines under an ILO initiative helping informal workers after a super typhoon through emergency employment, social protection and a just transition.

Joint ILO - UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction statement

Jobs and livelihoods central to resilience in Africa

The ILO and UNDRR made their call during a high-level side event at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) on 21 August 2025, to urge stronger action on job creation, skills development and local capacity building as...

International labour standards

Fiji advances dialogue on indigenous peoples' rights under ILO Convention No. 169

Fiji hosted a national dialogue to review progress on implementing the ILO’s Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169).

Indian trade unions take united step toward advancing maternity protection

Eleven Central Trade Unions have taken a significant step forward in strengthening maternity protection for women workers in India during a national training organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) on 21–22 August in New Delhi.

Coconut culinary training

From storm to stove: Coconut culinary skills revive livelihoods in Siargao

A mother and aspiring entrepreneur rebuilt her life through coconut farm recovery and culinary training, which helped turn her loss into coconut muffins, coco balls, and new hope.

Skilled workforce

Cambodian next generation of skilled workers gains international exposure ahead of ASEAN Skills Competition

Supported by the ILO/China Partnership Programme, Cambodian trainees and students completed intensive wall & floor tiling training in China.

Skilled workforce

ILO/China Partnership Programme on Skills Development supports emerging industry needs in Cambodia

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to strengthen Cambodia’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system and enhance the skilled labour force to meet evolving industry demands.