ASEAN launches labour statisticians network in Singapore

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The ASEAN Secretariat said ASEAN launched its Labour Statisticians Network in Singapore on 27 October 2026. According to the secretariat, Deputy Secretary-General San Lwin highlighted the importance of labour market data for ASEAN at the launch. The secretariat said he cited digitalisation, artificial intelligence and the green transition among transformations in the world of work. According to the secretariat, he described the network as a regional community of practice for knowledge sharing among member states. The secretariat said the inaugural forum of the network continues until 29 October 2026.

Sources: ASEAN Secretariat – “ASEAN launches its Labour Statisticians Network to strengthen labour market information and prepare for the future of work” – asean.org (ASEAN Main Portal), operated by the ASEAN Secretariat – 27 October 2026 – https://asean.org/asean-launches-its-labour-statisticians-network-to-strengthen-labour-market-information-and-prepare-for-the-future-of-work/

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