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Labour issues

China dismisses UN experts’ forced labour concerns as ‘groundless’

An employee at a textile factory in Awat city, Xinjiang.
An employee at a textile factory in Awat city, Xinjiang.

National job stereotypes need updating

Commuters wait for a train on the platform at Earls Court Tube station in London. In the past three years, the employment rate of working-age people in the OECD is at an all-time high.
Commuters wait for a train on the platform at Earls Court Tube station in London. In the past three years, the employment rate of working-age people in the OECD is at an all-time high.

Australian coroner refers Filipino worker’s death to police after employer’s ‘deplorable’ conduct

Jerwin Royupa, 21, voluntarily exited a moving vehicle after his employer threatened to take him to the airport or police. He died from his injuries.
Jerwin Royupa, 21, voluntarily exited a moving vehicle after his employer threatened to take him to the airport or police. He died from his injuries.

Foreign maids under South Korea’s pilot project overworked, underpaid: Poll

The Seoul metropolitan government launched its foreign maid pilot programme in September 2024.
The Seoul metropolitan government launched its foreign maid pilot programme in September 2024.

India’s 10-minute delivery model is under pressure

In India, delivery partners are embarking on a great capitalist adventure.
In India, delivery partners are embarking on a great capitalist adventure.

‘It’s never boring’: More young people in S’pore drawn to skilled trades like farming, plumbing

(Clockwise from left) Farmer Daniel Yap, plumber Geraldine Goh and lift technician Muaaz Samat join a growing number of younger workers turning to traditional skilled trades.
(Clockwise from left) Farmer Daniel Yap, plumber Geraldine Goh and lift technician Muaaz Samat join a growing number of younger workers turning to traditional skilled trades.

For Vietnam’s young, favoured Germany vocational path is fraught with greedy middlemen

Dong Xuan Centre was founded 2024 in Berlin, Germany to facilitate safe migration of skilled Vietnamese workers to Germany.
Dong Xuan Centre was founded 2024 in Berlin, Germany to facilitate safe migration of skilled Vietnamese workers to Germany.

Jakarta’s minimum wage bump disappoints labourers

The new wage is effective starting Jan 1, revising the 2025 minimum wage of Rp 5.39 million (S$412.50).
The new wage is effective starting Jan 1, revising the 2025 minimum wage of Rp 5.39 million (S$412.50).

Taking employers to task for discrimination: How easy is the legal process?

How the Workplace Fairness laws are implemented matters.
How the Workplace Fairness laws are implemented matters.

Curtains closed in most Greek theatres as actors strike

People seeking shade under umbrellas while visiting the Herodes Atticus Theatre under the Acropolis in Athens in July. Most theatres were closed in Greece on Dec 27.
People seeking shade under umbrellas while visiting the Herodes Atticus Theatre under the Acropolis in Athens in July. Most theatres were closed in Greece on Dec 27.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.