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Commentary: Eroding wages in Myanmar add to debate about whether garment brands should ‘stay or go’
INFLATION CUTS INTO WAGES The legal minimum wage, as of August 2024, is effectively 6,800 kyat per day. This includes…
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Bangladesh garment worker dies after protests
DHAKA: Hundreds of Bangladeshi garment workers rallied on Sunday (Nov 12) demanding fair wages after dismissing a pay offer as…
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Japan’s September factory output rises less than expected
TOKYO: Japan’s factory output rose much less than expected in September, government data showed on Tuesday (Oct 31), as demand…
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China factory activity unexpectedly shrinks in October, dents recovery momentum
BEIJING: China’s manufacturing activity unexpectedly contracted in October, an official factory survey showed on Tuesday (Oct 31), underlining the challenge…
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Commentary: 10 years after Bangladesh factory collapse, fast fashion still comes with deadly risks
A campaign for full and fair compensation for families of victims was launched immediately, facilitated by the International Labor Organization,…
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