Thai PM calls for skills certification recognized across borders at ASEAN meeting
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for ASEAN member states to establish internationally recognized skills certification systems. The initiative aims to improve labor mobility and regional competitiveness amidst shifts in technology and aging populations.
Why it matters
Standardizing labor qualifications across Southeast Asia could significantly boost regional economic integration and address workforce gaps in the digital and green economies.
BANGKOK – Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul opened the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting on Wednesday, urging member states to build credible, internationally recognized skills certification systems to boost employment, labor mobility, and regional competitiveness.
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