In Your Words: Digitalisation
Articles Category: Labour and Future of Work
ASEAN Workforce Trends: Insights from LinkedIn
Significant changes are underway in the world of work. AI, digital technologies, and the climate transition are reshaping the work landscape, transforming jobs, careers, and whole industries. In this article, we explore the latest trends from data on the LinkedIn platform and their impact on the region’s workforce.
Building Foundations for Digital Literacy
As ASEAN moves towards a digital economy, a digitally literate population becomes essential. Citizens equipped with digital skills can use technology to work more efficiently and productively, participate in e-commerce, and contribute to overall economic growth. A digitally literate workforce will also be resilient in the face of new and emerging technologies and shifts in … Building Foundations for Digital Literacy
Artificial Intelligence: Prospects and Pitfalls
Artificial intelligence (AI) is defined as the ability of smart computers and programs to perform tasks that would normally need human intellect. AI has enormous potential in various areas, including energy, agriculture, health, retail, and logistics. The advantages of using AI may include higher productivity, better decision-making, better client experiences through optimising energy use, assisting … Artificial Intelligence: Prospects and Pitfalls
The Right to Data Privacy in the Digital Economy
Imagine this. You are a commuter in Bangkok, or a pedestrian in Indonesia. You are going about your daily life—shopping, working, or enjoying some leisure time. Suddenly, you discover that somebody has been tailing you and tracking your every move. The perpetrator has been finding out details about your life, and sharing it with parties … The Right to Data Privacy in the Digital Economy
The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement
Overview The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) aims to accelerate ASEAN’s transformation into a leading digital economy that fosters greater digital cooperation and paves the way for regional digital integration and inclusive growth and development.
ASEAN’s Reskilling Challenge
“Every now and then something happens—ultimately linked to changes in industrial technique, although the connection is not always obvious—and the whole spirit and rhythm of life changes, and people gain a new perspective that is reflected in their political behaviour, their manners, their architecture, their literature and everything else.” George Orwell, 1942
Navigating the Next 25 Years: Trends Influencing Job Demand and Supply in ASEAN
The 21st century has been characterised as a period of rapid economic and social transformation, both globally and within ASEAN, and this trend is likely to persist well into its next quarter. World economic output has nearly doubled since the turn of the century despite various setbacks, such as the global financial crisis in 2007-2008 … Navigating the Next 25 Years: Trends Influencing Job Demand and Supply in ASEAN
Building the Skills for a Rapidly Changing World of Work
Shaping ASEAN’s Future: Strategies for Regional Prosperity and Resilience
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has emerged as a critical regional organisation, which is key in fostering cooperation, stability, and economic growth among its Member States.