Labour issues

Chinese steel plant workers in the Philippines released from detention

Commentary

Retrenchments: Why early disclosure may do more harm than good

Investors value Singapore’s labour market flexibility; it is part of what keeps investment here and sustains good jobs, says the writer.

Job ad for shepherds goes viral in China, exposing labour market strains

More than 700 people applied for the positions, including white-collar employees and even university graduates.

Montreal sex workers strike during Canada Grand Prix

Montreal sex workers went on strike in Montreal on May 23, demanding better working conditions and the decriminalisation of sex work.

News analysis

India’s job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and trade

Out of nearly 19 million Indians working overseas, about 9 million are in the Gulf.

Samsung workers begin voting on tentative wage deal

Employees head to work at Samsung Electronics semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on May 21, 2026. The vote will run through May 27.

Samsung chip employees to get $432,000 average bonus under strike deal

The tentative deal would allow workers to share up to 12 per cent of operating profit as bonuses.

Samsung deal ignites bonus pressure across industries in South Korea

The deal includes a provision to allocate a fixed portion of Samsung Electronics’ chip performance toward employee bonuses.

Top UN court to rule on right to strike

Unions at the International Labour Organisation say Convention 87 by extension enshrines the right to industrial action, but employers disagree.

News analysis

Samsung AI bonus spat tests South Korea’s labour-friendly leader

That angst comes at a delicate moment for South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's party ahead of local elections in June.

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