Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Indonesia's Minister of Manpower Yassierli is championing skill development and worker protection at the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers' Meeting (ALMM) in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 26-27.

"Indonesia is voicing the urgency of preparing the ASEAN workforce to keep pace with the rapidly evolving world of work," Yassierli said in a statement received here in Jakarta on Wednesday.

He noted technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation, and shifting industry demand present shared challenges.

The issues need to be addressed by strengthening skills, improving labor market information, enhancing employment services, and expanding protections for workers.

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