News and articles
2023
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© Ali Luuthfi/ILO 2023
Occupational safety and health
Central Java takes bold steps to enhance occupational safety and health on fishing vessels
23 October 2023, Batang, Indonesia
ILO continues to be at the forefront of efforts to promote occupational safety and health in the fishing industry, enhancing the capacity of labour inspectors to prevent risks and hazards onboard fishing vessels.
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Social security
Lao People’s Democratic Republic progresses towards stronger health insurance and social security system
20 October 2023, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Comprehensive legal review supported by the International Labour Organization and Luxembourg helps inform amendment of legal framework on health insurance and social security with anticipated enactment in mid-2024.
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International cooperation
ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific meets its tripartite partners in China
20 October 2023, Beijing, China
ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa met the ILO's tripartite partners in China.
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© ILO/Miguel Lumingkewas 2023
News
Creating green jobs and conserving natural capital through sustainable tourism: The case of North Sulawesi
20 October 2023, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Conservation of nature and the creation of jobs are compatible goals and the cornerstone of sustainable development, participants at the launch last month of the Biodiversity and Jobs Initiative by the International Labour Organization learned.
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High-quality employment
ILO and China collaborate to enhance high-quality employment through promoting south-south cooperation within the Belt and Road initiative
20 October 2023, Beijing, China
ILO and MOHRSS joined forces in hosting the Seminar on Promoting High-quality Employment in Beijing.
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© KOREATECH 2023
Skills development
Korea showcases TVET digitalization to South-East Asian counterparts
20 October 2023,
ILO/Korea Partnership Programme supports study visit as part of efforts to support digital transformation of ASEAN TVET systems.
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Youth employment in ASEAN
ASEAN, UNICEF, ILO regional dialogue delivers joint recommendation to advance region’s youth
18 October 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
Discussions focus on steps needed to help young people across ASEAN find decent work amidst rapidly changing employment environment.
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Social security
Master’s course builds social health protection capacity in Asia
17 October 2023, Bangkok, Thailand
ILO provides fellowships to government officials from Asia to strengthen health protection systems across the region.
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News
ILO promotes investment in skills development for Responsible Business Conduct in Indonesia
16 October 2023, Jakarta, Indonesia
The ILO has established a three-year project initiative to support a human-centred recovery from recent disruptions in the global supply chains. The project is funded by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan.
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News
Clearer legal status will allow household businesses to thrive
13 October 2023, Hanoi, Viet Nam
Consultation workshops in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City gather ideas and opinions for the draft Decree on household business.