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Thailand ‘bringing back the bad old days’ for fisheries, say activists
As protestors scramble to prevent rollbacks to environmental and labour protections, a leading politician defends the changes.
Polisi & Kewangan
India to Italy: a trail of broken dreams, loss and abuse
Indians take risky routes to Italy in search of work but many end up exploited on back-breaking farms.
Makanan & Pertanian
Slim pickings for tea plantation workers in Sri Lanka election
As Sri Lanka goes to the polls, workers picking tea – the backbone of the economy – have heard all the promises before.
Polisi & Kewangan
Sabah’s labour law reform signals closer alignment with global standards, but child exploitation still a concern
A new bill aims to update Sabah's labour law and align Malaysia with international standards. It introduces provisions on child labour and improved protections. However, activists stress that educating workers on their rights is crucial.
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Polisi & Kewangan
Odd jobs, digital cards help Rohingya refugees navigate aid cut
7 June 2024
Polisi & Kewangan
South Korea accused of modern slavery with seasonal worker scheme
14 July 2023
Polisi & Kewangan
Migrant farm workers in UK trapped by recruitment debt bondage
25 May 2023
Polisi & Kewangan
Modern slavery numbers soar to 50 million, driven by global crises
6 December 2022
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Polisi & Kewangan
Unaccounted deaths plague sand mining operations in India
30 May 2022
Polisi & Kewangan
Indian droughts and cyclones fuel trafficking fears for climate migrants
18 May 2022
17 May 2022
22 February 2022
Polisi & Kewangan
US urged to ban Thai fishing net suppliers using prison labour
21 February 2022
Polisi & Kewangan
ILO programme manager Stephan Ulrich relocates to Geneva for global role
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South Korean province clears CO2-to-eSAF project in push for cleaner aviation fuel
Initiative advances government plans to scale carbon capture and e-fuel technologies to support long-term net zero goals.
