Khmer Times, Thailand, 30 September 2021 - The Thai Labour Ministry has provided a timeframe for employers to register undocumented migrant workers, allowing them to work legally in Thailand.
ABC News, Singapore, 30 September 2021 - Bangladeshi national Sarker Dilip contracted COVID-19 while working in Singapore last year but considers himself one of the lucky ones.
The Korea Times, Korea, 30 September 2021 - The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) has called on the government to improve the working conditions of crew members of foreign nationality working on fishing boats here, many of whom suffer from violations of human rights due to excessively long working hours, as well as economic exploitation and physical abuse by their employers.
9 News, Singapore, 30 September 2021 - Singapore authorities are concerned about COVID-19 transmission among migrant workers after the city state reported a record 2268 new cases.
China.org.cn, New Zealand, 30 September 2021 - New Zealand announced on Thursday to offer one-off simplified pathway to residence for around 165,000 migrants currently in New Zealand, which provides certainty for Kiwi businesses so they can plan into the future.
Taiwan News, Taiwan, 30 September 2021 - Greenpeace Taiwan joined labor organizations in a protest in Taipei on Thursday (Sept. 30) urging immediate action to protect the rights of migrant fishermen.
Economy Next, South Asia, 30 September 2021 - Could South Asian administrations put aside political differences to pave the way for a common industrial hub?
Thaiger, Thailand, 29 September 2021 - The Thai government has issued a timeframe during which employers must register undocumented migrant workers, thereby allowing them to obtain work permits and work legally. According to a Bangkok Post report, the Labour Minister, Suchart Chomklin, says the measure applies to migrant workers from Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, and is being introduced to mitigate the risk of further Covid-19 outbreaks.
Khmer Times, Cambodia, 29 September 2021 - In two days, a joint force patrolling along the Cambodian-Thai border ambushed and arrested a total of 63 Cambodian and Thai nationals who have smuggled across the Thai border, according to border security forces.
Pattaya Mail, Thailand, 29 September 2021 - Thailand’s Ministry of Labor has revealed that the Cabinet approved immediate registration of undocumented migrant workers on Tuesday, in a bid to curb further outbreaks of COVID-19.
Stuff, New Zealand, 29 September 2021 - Cathy Le Gourvenec was in tears, pleading with an immigration staffer at the end of the phone line to allow her to be reunited with the father of her two young daughters.
Malay Mail, Malaysia, 29 September 2021 - Policies that foster skilled jobs would benefit Malaysia more than those to limit the country’s dependence on migrant workers, said industry groups.
SupChina, China, 29 September 2021 - We’ve covered the Evergrande and electricity shortage crises, but wait — there’s more. While Chinese factories struggle to keep their lights on, they’re also straining to hire workers.
The Pink Report News, Tajikistan, 29 September 2021 - Most families in the Republic of Tajikistan were affected when economic migrants were caught up in the COVID-19 pandemic abroad, Dr Vazirov Jamshed, research consultant for Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD), told a webinar on the impact of the pandemic on youth.
Asia News, Vietnam, 28 September 2021 - The area is part of Vietnam’s most important economic hub, which includes Ho Chi Minh City and Đồng Nai. Provincial leaders plan to boost businesses and employment. But the virus still imposes distancing and lockdowns. For one worker, vaccines are the key to economic recovery.
