Danial Norjidi The Regional Study Report on Human Resources Development (HRD) Readiness in ASEAN was recently launched, providing baseline information on the preparedness of HRD policies and programmes across ASEAN member states (AMS) in enabling their workforce to be relevant, agile and resilient for the future of work. A study was launched on April 26 in Hanoi, Vietnam and online, attracting over 100 participants from within and outside the region, according to a statement. Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Kung Phoak, in his remarks, applauded the timeliness of the study as the region’s human resources need to be prepared for a post-pandemic world.