Foreign workers

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 9, 2026

People crossing a street in central Tehran on June 8, 2026. Iran has said that it attack again if Israel persisted with its strikes in Lebanon.

US judge blocks Trump’s $129,000 fee for skilled visa applications

A passenger walks through San Francisco International Airport in California. Tech leaders have warned against targeting H-1B visas, citing a shortage of domestic talent for key technology jobs.

Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from Georgia, Armenia, Philippines

Foreign workers account for just 2 per cent of Hungary’s workforce, but some sectors, like services and manufacturing, are heavily reliant on foreign workers.

Laurence Lien among Time’s 100 most influential people in philanthropy; only Singaporean on list

Laurence Lien, 55, is the only Singaporean to make the 2026 list that was released in its May 25 issue.

Finding Joy

They cleaned our estate for years. A final meal made us neighbours

A neighbour isn’t just someone who lives near us, but anyone who puts their heart into the places we call home.

Forum: Supporting migrant workers requires a whole-of-society effort

Forum: Supporting migrant workers requires shared responsibility and stronger partnerships

Forum: Consider operational challenges while strengthening standards to boost migrant worker welfare

Field notes from Tokyo

Is Japan losing its compassion as anti-foreigner sentiments grow?

The strain of unprecedented overtourism and increased immigration is acutely felt in Japan.

Forum: Most employers go beyond legal requirements for migrant workers’ fair treatment

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