All news: Asia + Pacific

Formalization

Cambodia launches monitoring and evaluation framework to accelerate formalization

New digital framework empowers Cambodia to track and tailor support for informal workers, with a strong focus on gender inclusion, real-time data and coordination.

Digitalization and financial inclusion

Digital innovation elevates rural finance and supports local MSMEs in Indonesia's Central Java province

A rural bank in Pati, Central Java, Indonesia with support from the ILO, has enhanced its financial services, empowering clients to manage their finances better, strengthen local businesses and support economic growth.

Labour governance

New programme to strengthen labour governance in Papua New Guinea launched

Funded by Australia with technical support from the ILO, the program aims to enhance labour protections, promote social dialogue, and improve labour market administration across Papua New Guinea.

Occupational safety and health

ILO and Indonesia collaborate on OSH capacity-building for Timor-Leste’s labour inspectors

The capacity-building training serves as a strong example of regional cooperation between the two ILO member States, supported by the ILO.

Care economy

My journey against tradition as a stay-home-father

With his wife’s career offering greater opportunities, Phadli Hasyim Harahap in Indonesia made the bold decision to take on the role of stay-at-home father—challenging traditional norms and cultural expectations.

2025 World Youth Development Forum

The ILO joins efforts with youth leaders to shape the future world of work in the era of technological innovation

The 2025 World Youth Development Forum (WYDF) was held in Suzhou from 15 to 17 July. On 16 July, the Thematic Forum on Artificial Intelligence and Science & Technology Innovation was held in Suzhou. Around 150 participants from 64 countries and 7...

Responsible business conduct in supply chains

Lao People’s Democratic Republic strengthens responsible business conduct through collaboration and roadmap development

ILO project supports Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s efforts to step up responsible business conduct and decent work in supply chains.

South-South and Triangular Cooperation

Accelerating South-South Cooperation towards decent work and common development in 2030

An inclusive approach to development remains key for post-COVID19 economic uncertainty in South-East Asia. The ILO ProSSCE-ASEAN project is actively working with partners in the region to support the Global Development Initiative and achieve decent...

Responsible business conduct in supply chains

Japanese enterprises in Lao People’s Democratic Republic boost commitment to responsible business conduct

JETRO-ILO joint seminar helps equip Japanese enterprises with awareness and understanding of responsible business conduct and human rights due diligence in practice at the workplace level.

World Youth Skills Day

No time to wait: Bangladesh must upskill its youth today

This Op-Ed by Pedro Jr Bellen, Officer-In-Charge in ILO Bangladesh was published by The Business Standard, one of the leading English newspapers in Bangladesh on 15 July 2025 to mark the World Youth Skills Day.

Our impact, Their story

Skills that transformed my life and others

Bijly Baroi turned her passion for caregiving into a profession—and then into a platform to inspire others. With support from the ILO’s ProGRESS project and Unicare Health and Technical Training Institute, she went from trainee to trainer at a...

Labour migration

ILO report calls for fair recruitment to support climate-resilient mobility in the Pacific

Urgent policy reforms needed to ensure labour mobility and planned relocation protect workers’ rights, promote resilience, and support sustainable development amid escalating climate challenges.

Our impact, their voices

From tradition to transformation: A young Timorese farmer’s journey into vanilla cultivation

Demenicio Dodi, a young Timorese farmer, is harnessing the potential of vanilla to uplift not only his own life, but that of his community and nation.

Labour migration

EU supports Indonesia to advance decent work in fishing and seafood under new phase of Ship to Shore Rights Project

New phase of the Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia programme launched to enhance protection of fishers and migrant workers in Indonesia’s blue economy, marked by first National Project Advisory Committee meeting.

Digitalization and financial inclusion

ILO boosts efficiency with digital upgrades for Central Java’s rural financial institutions in Indonesia

With ILO support, rural banks in underserved areas of Indonesia improve efficiency, broaden financial access and elevate job quality through digital innovation.

Sustainable employment

Fiji validates new national employment policy

The policy aims to enhance job quality, boost productivity, strengthen skills development, and harness digitalization and AI to create future-ready jobs.

Social protection

Timor-Leste Launches its first evidence-based Social Protection Statistical Bulletin

With support from the ILO, Timor-Leste advances evidence-based policymaking to build inclusive and resilient social protection systems across the country.

Child labour

Post-2025 ASEAN Roadmap to eliminate child labour progresses

ILO supports ASEAN efforts to develop the Post-2025 Roadmap on Prevention of Child Labour Including Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour

Care economy

Trade unions play a vital role in advancing the care economy in Indonesia

The ILO underscores its initiatives to promote decent work within the care economy and emphasizes the vital role of trade unions in advancing this agenda.

Care economy

Advancing Indonesia’s care economy through documentary films

Through a compelling series of documentaries, the ILO supports the implementation of Indonesia’s Care Economy Roadmap.