Japan Today, Malaysia, 15 June 2022 - Malaysian companies from palm oil plantations to semiconductor makers are refusing orders and forgoing billions in sales, hampered by a shortage of more than a million workers that threatens the country's economic recovery.
Antara News, Indonesia, 15 June 2022 - The Indonesian Manpower Ministry held a bilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia to expedite the completion of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the placement of Indonesian migrant workers (PMI).
South China Morning Post, China, 15 June 2022 - Migrant workers’ groups have slammed the Hong Kong government for excluding some 400,000 domestic helpers in the second disbursement of HK$5,000 (US$637) in consumption vouchers after authorities said they did not have enough financial resources to cover the community.
Korea JoongAng Daily, Korea, 15 June 2022 - Special non-scheduled flights are being permitted by the government to countries like Nepal to bring in migrant workers.
Inquirer.net, Philippines, 15 June 2022 - The government of Hungary is planning to hire more Filipinos to work in the country located in Central Europe, specifically in their hospitality and electronics sectors.
The Times of India, Tamil Nadu, 15 June 2022 - Tamil Nadu has been very open to migrant labourers in many ways and it was never against them at all, additional chief secretary – Industries, TN Government S Krishnan said here on Tuesday. “As long as they contribute to the economic development here, their contribution has to be recognized. We have a very compassionate and social approach towards them,” Krishnan said.
The Times of India, India, 15 June 2022 - Tamil Nadu has been very open to migrant labourers in many ways and it was never against them at all, additional chief secretary – Industries, TN Government S Krishnan said here on Tuesday. “As long as they contribute to the economic development here, their contribution has to be recognized. We have a very compassionate and social approach towards them,” Krishnan said.
Mongabay, Indonesia, 14 June 2022 - Indonesia has issued a much-anticipated decree to boost the protection of Indonesian deckhands working aboard foreign commercial and fishing vessels.
Korea JoongAng Daily, Korea, 14 June 2022 - The government will push for a speedy influx of immigrant workers to help alleviate labor shortages in farming, fishing and other industries in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, officials said Tuesday.
New Straits Times, South Korea, 14 June 2022 - South Korea's Justice Ministry is looking to set up a new agency dedicated to migrant-related issues to better deal with the rising number of immigrants in the country.
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