The Straits Times·Asia

ASEAN labour statistician network launched ahead of Singapore’s 2027 chairmanship

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 27 October 2026, 03:05 UTC ·11 sec listen

ASEAN has launched a network of labour statisticians ahead of Singapore’s 2027 chairmanship. The group aims to strengthen cooperation and help governments spot emerging workforce trends sooner, giving policymakers better evidence to shape employment and skills decisions.

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