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Migrant workers will soon be allowed into Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Posted inAT Finance, China, Japan, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam

Vietnamese migrant workers flock to Japan, South Korea

by Asia Times staff November 20, 2018February 18, 2020
Photo: iStock.
Posted inAT Finance, Middle East, South Asia, Vietnam

Romania to bring in more workers from Vietnam

by Asia Times staff October 30, 2018February 18, 2020
In the United States, the workforce is getting older but wages are not rising significantly. Photo: iStock
Posted inWorld

A demographic explanation of America’s low-wage mystery

by David P. Goldman September 29, 2018February 18, 2020
Migrant workers have their work permits renewed at IT Square in Laksi district, one of four centers for permit renewals in Bangkok. Photo: AFP/Bangkok Post
Posted inAT Finance, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand

Thai labor laws governing foreign workers to be amended

by Dusita Maneemuang September 28, 2018February 18, 2020
An Indian Muslim donates money to a beggar laying on the ground after Eid al-Adha prayers outside of a mosque in Agartala, the capital of northeastern state of Tripura, on August 22, 2018. Photo: AFPMuslims are celebrating Eid al-Adha (the feast of sacrifice), the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide marking the end of the annual pilgrimage or Hajj to the Saudi holy city of Mecca. / AFP PHOTO / Arindam DEY
Posted inIndia, South Asia

Tribal Tripura battles unemployment and food crisis

by Sagarneel Sinha September 25, 2018
Representational image: iStock
Posted inMiddle East, World

Turkish authorities release 160 airport safety protesters

by Asia Times staff and agencies September 17, 2018February 18, 2020
Three strikes and you're out. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's courtship of Donald Trump appears to be unraveling. Photo: Reuters / Thomas Peter
Posted inJapan, Northeast Asia, World

Abe has 3 tools at his disposal for rebooting economy

by Ted Gover September 8, 2018September 8, 2018
Map of Thailand: iStock
Posted inAT Finance, Japan, Northeast Asia, Thailand

Women’s group opposes Thailand joining CPTPP

by Suluck Lamubol September 5, 2018September 5, 2018
A Nepalese worker observes a construction site outside Doha, Qatar, the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Photo: Frank Rumpenhorst/dpa
Posted inAT Finance, Bangladesh, Middle East, South Asia, World

In Qatar, World Cup workers toil on tourist visas

by Haniya Javed September 5, 2018February 18, 2020
With the rental market in crisis, Dubai's economy isn't looking up at the moment. Photo: iStock
Posted inBahrain, India, Kuwait, Middle East, South Asia

Gulf grapples with ‘silent’ economic crisis

by Jonathan Gorvett August 21, 2018February 18, 2020
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the World Government Summit in Dubai in February 2018. The UAE is sending relief to India’s flood-stricken state of Kerala, a testament to the strong ties between the two countries. Photo: AFP/Karim Sahib
Posted inIndia, Middle East, South Asia

UAE, Indian expats mobilize to help Kerala

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse August 20, 2018February 18, 2020
Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Posted inAT Finance, Israel, Middle East, Philippines

Israel and Philippines to sign pact on workers’ protection

by Asia Times staff August 17, 2018February 18, 2020
Rear view of people using a laptop computer for job searching and typing. Photo: iStock
Posted inAT Finance, Malaysia, World

How affiliate marketing can reduce unemployment

by Hakimi Abdul Jabar August 13, 2018
Photo: AFP/Andrew Harnik
Posted inAT Finance, Beijing, China, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, World

Pompeo accuses Russia of North Korea sanctions violations

by Andrew Salmon August 4, 2018February 18, 2020
A Gojek motorbike driver waits for a customer in Jakarta. Photo. iStock
Posted inAT Finance, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Asia, World

Can Grab and Gojek drivers in Indonesia build a solid union?

by Diatyka Widya Permata Yasih and Andi Rahman Alamsyah April 22, 2018February 18, 2020
reporter holding microphone for interview. Photo: iStock
Posted inPakistan, South Asia

Unqualified journalists pose serious threat to society

by Wasif Malik April 3, 2018April 3, 2018
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte wears a hardhat at the country's customs bureau. Photo: AFP/Ted Aljibe
Posted inAT Finance, Bahrain, China, India, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Middle East, Philippines, South Asia, Syria, World

Does Duterte really care about overseas workers?

by Analiza Liezl Perez-Amurao February 26, 2018February 18, 2020
The Senate of the Philippines in Manila. Photo: Google Maps
Posted inAT Finance, Philippines

Senate approves handbook for overseas Filipino workers

by Asia Times staff February 2, 2018February 18, 2020
President Rodrigo Duterte will ask China to open its doors to Filipino workers. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, CobbleCC, PCOO EDP
Posted inAT Finance, Beijing, China, Guangzhou, Kuwait, Middle East, Philippines, Shanghai

Duterte will ask China to accept workers from Philippines

by Asia Times staff January 29, 2018February 18, 2020
People sit by the road near the main Kim Il Sung square in central Pyongyang, North Korea April 11, 2017.  REUTERS/Damir Sagolj
Posted inNorth Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, World

North Korea petitions Russia to let workers stay despite sanctions

by Reuters November 17, 2017February 18, 2020

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