Economic diversification requires a critical mass of skilled technicians in respective fields, wheretechnical and vocational education and training (TVET) plays an instrumental role. Beforethe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, many Asian countries and regions, includingSouth Asia, had shown remarkable economic growth. This economic diversification supported bya skilled workforce would be important for quick economic recovery and sustainable economicgrowth. Furthermore, during the pandemic, international travel restrictions were imposed, and thegovernments in respective countries realized that developing and maintaining a minimum numberof skilled labor such as utility repair technicians and skilled construction workers is important fromthe national security point of view. Governments have high expectations on TVET for employment,economic recovery, and national security, but TVET faces challenges such as social stigma, shortageof skilled instructors, and insufficient industry partnership in developing Asia.