All news: Pacific + Asia

News

AI may affect nearly 80 million workers in the ASEAN region, but large-scale job disruption not yet seen

New ILO study highlights the need for targeted policy action to build the preparedness and resilience of workers, enterprises and institutions in an AI-enabled economy.

Government institutions strengthen collaboration to advance agroforestry value chains in Timor-Leste

The ILO, with support from the European Union, supports stronger government collaboration to develop sustainable agroforestry value chains and promote resilient livelihoods in Timor-Leste.

Care Economy

Nepal advances care cooperatives to support care workers, families and women’s economic participation

A new national initiative to promote care cooperatives in Nepal is set to strengthen community-based care services, support care workers, and reduce the unpaid and invisible caring responsibilities that continues to limit women’s participation in...

Discrimination, violence and harassment in workplaces

Social dialogue helps advance workplace equality and trade competitiveness in the Lao People's Democratic Republic

ILO-supported workshop brings together employers and workers to strengthen labour relations, promote gender equality and improve compliance with international labour standards.

Social dialogue

Employers and workers discuss ASEAN readiness to shape Timor-Leste's Decent Work Country Programme

The ILO supported employers' and workers' organizations to strengthen their preparedness for ASEAN integration.

Labour administration

Papua New Guinea advances labour law reforms through social dialogue

Representatives of the Government, employers' and workers' organizations, together with key legal partners, have agreed on the next steps to advance labour law and policy reforms aimed at strengthening labour governance and promoting decent work in...

Training course

ITCILO launches summer school on social dialogue and living wages

Organised with the support of the French Ministry of Labour and Solidarity, the course will examine how tripartite social dialogue and collective bargaining can help turn living wage principles into practice.

Child labour

Out of school, in the fields: A heavy harvest in the Philippines

As the Philippines strengthens action against child labour, coordinated initiatives are helping vulnerable children transition from hazardous work to education while supporting their families.

Social protection

Lao Social Security Organization expands digital services with ILO/China Partnership support

Training helps Lao Social Security Organization officers to expand digital social security services and improve access for workers across the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Just energy transition

Indonesia strengthens Just Transition Pathways in East Kalimantan's coal-dependent region

The ILO, through its IKI-JET project, is advancing Indonesia's just energy transition by equipping stakeholders with practical tools to support workers and communities in coal-dependent regions.

Gender equality

Investing in Women: Gender-responsive budgeting can help transform Bangladesh's skills development system

Enterprise development

New National Business Development Services Portal connects Bangladesh's entrepreneurs with finance, training and business support services

ILO, SME Foundation and the Ministry of Industries have launched Bangladesh's national Business Development Services (BDS) Portal - a one-stop digital platform connecting entrepreneurs with finance, training, licensing and market information.

Just transition

From child labour to union leader in geothermal power

In the Philippines, a former child labourer has become a geothermal worker and union leader, proving that a just transition, skills recognition, and labour rights can create decent work without leaving workers behind.

Trade unions strengthen action for gender equality and safe workplaces in India

ILO-supported training marks the anniversary of the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) and supports the development of Indian National Trade Union Congress’s National Gender Policy and Action Plan.

Press Release

UN Peacebuilding Week highlights the role of inclusive public service in building peace

Inspired by the Human Library concept, 'Stories that connect; Participation, Inclusion and Peace' created a space for public sector officials and community members to share lived experiences and reflections on public service and inclusion.

ILO/China Partnership Programme

ILO-China initiative strengthens teachers’ and students’ competencies and promotes green skills in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

The initiative enables Lao teachers and students to enhance skills in electrical and electronic technology and new energy vehicles (NEVs) through South-South Cooperation.

Convention n°193

New international labour standard supports Nepal's growing digital platform economy

New standard offers timely guidance for Nepal as ride-hailing, delivery and digital work expand.

Labour migration

Overseas Workers Resource Centre opens in Kiribati

New centre will support worker welfare and expand access to regional employment opportunities.

News

BEPZA and ILO commit to a permanent injury scheme for EPZ workers

The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority and the International Labour Organisation have renewed their pledge to launch a permanent Employment Injury Scheme for workers in export processing zones by 2027, striving to set a new milestone in...

Employers and Business Membership Organizations (EBMO)

Thai employers strengthen workplace action on violence and harassment

Training of trainers’ programme on violence and harassment at work was launched in partnership with the Employers’ Confederation of Thailand (ECOT).