October 11, 2025
From Policy Dialogues to Workforce Realities: Preparing ASEAN Talent for the Global Economy
The 2025 ASEAN Green Jobs Forum was held from August 27-28 at the Hotel Le Meridien, Putrajaya City, as part of Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship. The event, hosted by Malaysia’s Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) with support from the ASEAN Secretariat and the Government of Australia through the Aus4ASEAN Futures Initiative, gathered labour officials, policymakers, industry leaders, educators, and social partners to examine a pressing theme: “AI, Digitalisation and Green Jobs: Future-Proofing Skills and Talents for ASEAN.” Among the panelists was Reina Pelayo-Lino, Social Impact Lead of OneFLOW Strategic Consulting and Advisory, who participated in the AI-Powered Workforce Training for a Green Economy session on Day 2, August 28. There, she championed the perspectives of the Filipino workforce in international discussions.