The Indian Express, India, 30 March 2021 - The looming threat of a lockdown in the state with a daily surge in Covid cases has put migrant workers on the edge with some contemplating returning to their native places to avoid being caught off guard even though the state government is yet to make any announcement of a lockdown.
Taiwan News, Singapore, 30 March 2021 - The capsules of the Ferris wheel in Singapore were peppered with rain.
Prothom Alo, South Korea, 30 March 2021 - Mahbub Alam has become a famous face in South Korea after struggling hard as a migrant.
The Korea Herald, South Korea, 30 March 2021 - Amid a growing shortage of migrant workers in South Korea, reported cases of sexual violence, assault and overdue wages among foreign workers have continued to emerge as they accuse their employers for exploiting their vulnerable status.
Nepali Times, Nepal, 30 March 2021 - From his early years, Bhim Oli from Dang knew that he wanted to go abroad to work and earn so that he could support his family. His dream, like that of many Nepali men, was to work hard and make a comfortable living for his family.
South China Morning Post, China, 30 March 2021 - Speculation is running rampant among Chinese about how many years of pension income may be lost after the government announced plans to gradually increase the nation’s mandatory retirement age.
UCA News, Vietnam, 30 March 2021 - Father Peter Nguyen Van Hung struggled against poverty, war and life as a refugee before he became the savior of scores of slavery and trafficking victims in Taiwan.
Associated Press, Singapore, 30 March 2021 - The capsules of the Ferris wheel in Singapore were peppered with rain.
South China Morning Post, Singapore, 30 March 2021 - The capsules of the Ferris wheel in Singapore were peppered with rain. Not great for a bird’s-eye view of the city. But the migrant workers riding the Singapore Flyer attraction did not mind.
UCA News, Thailand, 30 March 2021 - Even as numerous people from Myanmar are fleeing rampant military violence and worsening economic conditions in search of safety and new jobs, most Thais would prefer not to see more migrants come, according to a new poll.