Badung, Bali, June 10 -- Indonesian Manpower Minister Yassierli called on Asia-Pacific countries to strengthen cooperation in skills development and workforce training to address technological disruption, including artificial intelligence (AI).

In a press statement issued on Wednesday, he said labor challenges in the Asia-Pacific region are becoming increasingly complex, ranging from unemployment and rising informal work to job displacement risks caused by technological advances and AI.

"Indonesia believes that international cooperation is increasingly crucial. Labor challenges cannot be addressed by countries acting alone. Our strength lies in the willingness to share best practices and learn from one another," he said.

Yassierli conv...