Economic Participation of Women
Articles Category: Labour and Future of Work
Strategic Cooperation on Gender Equality, Empowerment and Resilience
ASEAN’s cooperation on advancing gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls sits squarely within the region’s ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and intersects with current and emerging challenges, such as demographic shifts, digitalisation of the region, and security issues, among others. With ASEAN asserting its central and strategic role in the Indo-Pacific … Strategic Cooperation on Gender Equality, Empowerment and Resilience
The 1st ASEAN Youth Dialogue: Addressing Challenges, Seizing Opportunities in the 4IR Era
Each generation is shaped by unique experiences and circumstances, and there is no better way to understand each other except through dialogue.
ASEAN Advances Migrant Workers’ Rights in the Changing World of Work
Labour migration is a global phenomenon. Every year, millions of workers migrate outside their home countries in search of better opportunities for higher-paying jobs in the face of limited productive employment in their home countries. This is an enduring narrative amidst regional integration, digital and greening transformations, demographic transitions, and climate change.
How Digital Trade Can Power the Future of ASEAN
There has never been a better time to trade with thriving Southeast Asia.
A Safe Cyberspace for the ASEAN Community
According to the 2020 Global Digital Report, the average internet penetration rate in Southeast Asia is 66 per cent. The COVID-19 pandemic only accelerated digital adoption in the region, making its citizens more reliant on the Internet than ever. The region is undoubtedly poised to take its position amongst the world’s top digital economies.
Financial Literacy Made Easy
Managing personal finances could seem like solving a complex equation—from figuring out how to save money without losing your social life or cutting down on meal expenses, to dealing with your parents’ poor financial choices. Looking for solutions to your everyday money problems? Online resources like The Simple Sum are offering informed answers.
Fintech Unlocks Financing for Women Entrepreneurs
Women-led micro and small-sized enterprises in Cambodia can now keep track of their finances through an easy-touse bookkeeping app, Kotra Riel.
Chai Kok Chin, PhD
When we travel, it is almost inevitable to hit some potholes on the road. As passengers, bumpy rides that jolt us out of sleep can be quite unpleasant and even hazardous. Thirty-three-year-old Chai Kok Chin says this is a problem in his hometown in Sarawak, Malaysia, so he sought to remedy it for the sake … Chai Kok Chin, PhD
Langda Chea
Soaking in the stunning views of Koh Rong Samloem’s pristine beaches while feasting on fresh seafood are some of Langda Chea’s most cherished memories. The 33-year-old travels whenever he needs to recharge from work. However, the ardent traveller recalls that getting to Cambodia’s gorgeous white sands and scuba diving spots was once a challenge. Growing … Langda Chea