Labour policy

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.

Why politicians struggle to read the public on immigration

US public opinion began to swing much more favourably towards immigration in 2024.

Japan’s cheap curry lunch faces an impossible trinity

This isn’t Japanese curry rice but another variation, one that, like its British equivalent, has been entirely adapted to the local market.

Labour chief outlines proposals to help workers navigate AI shift

Labour chief Ng Chee Meng filed a Parliamentary Motion on May 5 calling for no “jobless growth” amid AI disruption.

Ride-hailing drivers cheer Prabowo’s May Day cap on commission cut; will they end up worse off?

wypopulist - After delivering his speech, President Prabowo Subianto took off his brown, long-sleeved tactical shirt, revealing a black undershirt. He then stepped off the stage, immersing himself in a crowd of thousands to shake hands with the people.

Photo credit: Indonesia Presidential Palace

Singapore adds more jobs in Q1 of 2026 but fewer firms planning to hire, raise salaries

Total employment continued to grow for the 18th consecutive quarter since the last quarter of 2021.

China formalises labour rules for gig workers on online platforms

Delivery riders are a common sight in China, playing a crucial role in the country's booming food delivery market.

Some Labubu dolls contain cotton banned by US law on forced labour, testing shows

A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some Labubu dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the US due to its association with forced labour.

In official filing to US, S’pore denies trade surplus, rejects claims exports due to excess capacity

The Ministry of Trade and Industry said it understands US concerns with structural excess capacity and is ready to further engage the US on this issue.

1 in 5 S’pore workers overqualified for their jobs, but most are there by choice: Studies

Most overqualified workers in Singapore chose to be in less demanding roles for reasons like better work-life balance and personal interests.

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