Industry 4.0 & Digitalisation in Southeast Asia

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Digital transformation and the fourth industrial revolution are rapidly changing the skills demanded by the industry and how these skills are delivered in TVET education. While the specific requirements for sectors and skills demand are still unclear, there is a consensus that skills requirements will be changing a lot faster. As a result, TVET systems must become more flexible, quicker to adapt, and put a greater focus on lifelong learning. 

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ILO: The Digitalisation of TVET and Skills System

This joint ILO-UNESCO report provides a global, high-level overview of how digitalization is affecting TVET and skills systems. It draws on consultations with key stakeholders in a set of countries and international organizations to provide insights into the nature and scope of digitalisation and how it is likely to affect the management, delivery, assessment and certification of technical and vocational education and training.

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Indonesia

Ministry Projects Indonesia's Green Economy to Create 3.88 Million Jobs in 2026

M ALAYSIA. Antara News (27 July 2026) - The Manpower Ministry is pursuing labor-sector transfor...

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Singapore

Singapore merges workforce agencies to create AI-ready SWDA

Khoo Yi-Hang | AsiaOne 'An age of unprecedented change': Tan See Leng says new merged statutor...

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Brunei Darussalam

Brunei AI Tool Wins International Recognition

James Kon | Borneo Bulletin  BRUNEI. Borneo Bulletin (10 July 2026) - Brunei Darussalam h...

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Vietnam

Vietnam's Innovation Push rests on Incentives, Infrastructure and International Reach

Mai Hương | Vietnam News VIETNAM. Vietnam News (11 July 2026) - As the global race for AI, ...

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2025

Southeast Asia

SEAMEO VOCTECH

Report

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0 or IR 4.0) presents both challenges and opportunities for a country’s workforce, society, and economy.In Southeast Asia, the development and technology adoption across SEAMEO member countries are highly diverse, necessitating varied strategies and approaches for workforce preparation. Despite these differences, the integration of digitalisation through IR 4.0 is an inevitable trend that will redefine the industrial landscape at the national, regional, and global levels. In preparing the current and future workforce, education and training ...

2022

Global

Generic Green Skills for TVET

Research Paper

With support from the UNESCO-UNEVOC Centre (Hong Kong), the case studies on this page have been developed by UNEVOC Centres from the Shenzhen Polytechnic, China; Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), Saudi Arabia; Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), The Philippines; Vocational Education Training Partnership NGO (VETP), Mongolia; Yabatech UNEVOC Centre for Research and Sustainable Development, Nigeria; and Zhejiang Technical Institute of Economics, China.  The following publications were originally up...

2026

Global

International Labour Organization (ILO)

Report

International Labour Organization (ILO) - This ILO brief examines how generative AI could affect labour markets across ASEAN by analysing occupational exposure, AI adoption, labour market trends and countries' preparedness. The brief finds little evidence that GenAI has yet caused widespread labour market disruption, as employment in highly exposed occupations has continued to grow despite some emerging signs of weaker outcomes for young workers in selected entry-level jobs. It concludes that future impacts will depend on policy choices, with investment in skills, digital infrastructure, enter...

2026

Global

UNESCO

Guideline

Short Summary - Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday life and the fast-evolving world of work. This is creating a gap between how people already use AI and the formal training required to do so ethically and effectively. Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions need to prepare learners for changing occupational tasks and skill demands, as well as making informed decisions about AI use within institutional practice. This practical guide supports TVET institutions in developing a coherent approach to AI integration that keeps educational pur...

2026

Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Elsevier Ltd

Research Paper

Abstract. Southeast Asia (SEA) countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand, have explored the use of Information Communication Tools (ICT) in schools to provide quality and accessible education. ICT plays a vital role in SEA for education: schools now heavily rely on mobile and internet technologies in and out of the classroom. However, the adoption of ICT in SEA could have been faster, especially in countries surrounding Singapore, and this would have led to a more efficient and effective use of ICT with better learning outcomes and bet...

2026

Global

The Castlereagh Statement

Report

As written on Australia Vocational Education and Training (VET) Development Centre website on "The Castlereagh Statement – a whole of sector ‘call to action’ on AI article posted on 22 April 2026. Educators from across Australia and across the education sectors came together in late 2025, hosted by the University of Sydney in its ‘Castlereagh St’ campus – to discuss the state of AI in education in Australia. The resulting Castlereagh Statement which came out of that meeting has recently been released. The statement is a cross-sector call to action which argue...

2021

Global

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

Research Paper

ABSTRACT Economies of the world and workforce level of skills are changing rapidly. Industrial revaluations and knowledge economies have raised the demand for a knowledgeable and digitally equipped skilled workforce. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is an educational stream that provides vocational skills to youth and produces a skilled workforce for the industry. The role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the TVET pedagogy, training delivery, teachers training, curriculum, and labs is need of the day to meet current era challenges. In the TVET educ...

2026

Global

International Labour Organization

Report

CLICK HERE TO READ THE REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Lifelong learning is not a new concept – but it has never been more important. In the face of rapid technological innovation, the green transition, demographic shifts and evolving patterns of globalization and work, the ability of individuals and societies to keep learning and adapting to new realities is a critical foundation for inclusion and resilience. This report argues that lifelong learning should be elevated as a strategic policy priority – not just as a tool to increase productivity and facilitate sustainable growth, but also a...

2026

Southeast Asia

Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Indonesia

Research Paper

Abstract. This study analyzes the role of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) in promoting higher education internationalization and strengthening educational cooperation in the ASEAN region from 2015 to 2025. Using a qualitative method with a case study approach, this research collects data through documentation studies, in-depth interviews with key informants, and observation of SEAMEO activities. The findings indicate that SEAMEO has implemented various strategic programs including academic mobility, educational quality standardization, institutional capaci...

2026

Global

UNESCO-UNEVOC

Report

This discussion paper was developed from the ongoing work of UNESCO-UNEVOC, particularly through its Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) project. It primarily draws from the BILT Bridging Event that took place in May 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which brought together TVET stakeholders from around the world to share insights on policies for digital transformation and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI)  in TVET. The policies and frameworks outlined in this paper respond to the shared call from TVET stakeholders for more precise guidance. Specifically, participants ...

ASEAN

ILO CALL FOR PAPERS: REVITALIZING INCLUSIVE GROWTH IN THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK

Revitalizing Inclusive Growth in the Changing World of Work: Skills and Lifelong Learning for More and Better Jobs in Asia and the Pacific  The International Labour Organization (ILO) invites researchers to submit proposals for innovative ...

Vietnam

Reforming technical and vocational education and training in Viet Nam

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION Title: Programme Reform of TVET in Viet Nam IICommissioned by: German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)Country: Viet NamLead executing agency: Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social...

ASEAN

IDN Mengajar

Benefit - By participating in this activity, participants will have the opportunity to learn basic information technology such as Design, Game Making, Programming, UI/UX, Creative Design, and Computer Basic. - Helping participants to improve their skills...

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