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ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

ILO/China Partnership strengthens Cambodia’s future-ready workforce

South-South Cooperation under the ILO/China Partnership Programme took centre stage during Cambodia’s 8th National TVET Day 2025, as the country showcased its commitment to building a future-ready workforce through international partnerships.

The ILO successfully organized a study visit by the Chinese delegation to Singapore on skills development and lifelong learning

From 26 to 30 May 2025, the ILO Quality Apprenticeship and Lifelong Learning in China Project Phase 2 successfully organized a study visit by a Chinese delegation to Singapore on apprenticeship and lifelong skills development. 11 Chinese delegates...

Global employment forecast downgraded by up to 7 million jobs in 2025 amid rising uncertainty

In its latest update of the ILO World Employment and Social Outlook, the ILO identifies geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions as key factors in a weakened economic outlook, leading to slower job growth.

Joint study

One in four jobs at risk of being transformed by GenAI, new ILO–NASK Global Index shows

The refined global index of exposure to Generative AI offers policymakers a vital tool for managing the impact on work.

ILO Guidance Note

Unlocking more and better jobs: Integrating sustainable enterprises for a just transition in Nationally Determined Contributions

This note provides guidance on integrating sustainable enterprises for a just transition in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). It is intended for specialists promoting sustainable enterprises, as well as representatives of governments and...

Fair recruitment

Promising practices for fair recruitment in Hong Kong (China): Promoting fair recruitment of domestic workers: Behavioural insights to...

This promising practice presents the findings from a behavioural research study conducted as part of the ILO’s FAIR III project, which aims to promote fair recruitment.In Hong Kong, despite the 2017 Code of Practice for Employment Agencies, unfair...

ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

Major progress achieved by ILO/China Partnership Programme on Skills Development in Cambodia

The initiative, focusing on South-South and Triangular Cooperation, plays a vital role in transforming Cambodia’s technical and vocational education and training ecosystem and empowering workers.

Social protection

ILO supports the first EUROMOD training in China

The International Labour Organization (ILO) successfully organized a technical training on EUROMOD tax-benefit microsimulation model for government officials and academic researchers in China from 28 to 30 April 2025 within the context of the...

Short hours of work, long hours of work, and work hours mismatch in China's labour market

This report examines the growing polarization of working hours in China, including very short and excessively long hours and mismatches between actual and preferred working time. Drawing on micro-survey data, it analyses the economic and labour...

Social protection

ILO supports actuarial work in social security in China through technical training

The International Labour Organization (ILO) successfully organized an actuarial training in social security for nearly 40 actuarial staff from China from 22 to 25 April 2025 within the context of the “Improving China’s Institutional Capacity towards...

Social protection

China’s experience in pursuing universal health coverage

China’s experience in pursuing universal health coverage: In recent years, China has made significant strides in extending health coverage. This technical report systematically summarizes China’s experience developing and strengthening its health...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

For a future of work not only smarter, but also safer and healthier

On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the ILO Director-General calls to harness technology to create safer, healthier workplaces – while ensuring innovation protects workers' rights and well-being.

2025 World Day for Safety and Health at Work

ILO and China celebrate 2025 World Day for Safety and Health at Work with launch of new SCORE pilots

The Ministry of Emergency Management of China expands the SCORE programme into eight more provinces one year after entering a new MOU with the ILO.

Research Brief

How and when will AI impact the economy: Evidence from China

This brief introduces a new framework to estimate when and how AI will impact China’s economy by analyzing the potential for automation across different job tasks. It provides policymakers and researchers with a quantitative tool to assess AI’s...

AI and digitalization are transforming safety and health at work

A new ILO report unveils opportunities and risks ahead of World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025: Global Report

Revolutionizing health and safety: The role of AI and digitalization at work

Research Report

Innovative approaches to formalization in Asia and the Pacific: Background report to ILO Asia and the Pacific Tripartite Regional Knowledge...

This report showcases a wide range of innovations that are taking place across Asia and the Pacific to tackle informality, ranging from state-of-the-art use of technology to facilitate formalization, to community-based approaches to protect workers...

ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

Cambodia’s vocational education system enhanced through ILO/China Partnership Programme on Skills Development

The initiative bolsters Cambodia’s vocational education system and enhances employability in Cambodia.

Social protection

Good practices using social protection to promote a just transition in China (1): Case study of former Yangtze River fishers

"Good practices using social protection to promote a just transition in China (1): Case study of former Yangtze River fishers": This case study focuses on social protection policies put in place by the Chinese Government for resettled fishers in the...

Social protection

Quarterly Social Security Policy Monitor - Issue 20

The Quarterly Social Security Policy Monitor is produced by the ILO under the EU-China project “Improving China’s Institutional Capacity towards Universal Social Protection (Phase 2)”. It captures latest social security policy development in China,...