New regional centre launched to help Asean countries prepare for the future of work


Covid-19 has shown that the workforce's adoption of technology can be sped up if there is a strong enough impetus, said Singapore's Manpower Minister Josephine Teo. - The Straits Times/Asian News Network

SINGAPORE, Sept 29 (The Straits Times/ANN): A new centre that aims to boost regional collaboration so as to prepare Asean for the changing nature of work was launched on Tuesday (Sept 29).

The Regional Centre for the Future of Work will institutionalise the collective effort to take advantage of emerging opportunities and tackle challenges, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, said Singapore Manpower Minister Josephine Teo in announcing the launch at a virtual conference.

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