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The Ministry of Manpower of Indonesia conducted an inspection at the Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) and found several non-compliances with employment regulations. The inspection team discovered 37 foreign workers without a Work Permit (RPTKA), 6 foreign workers with expired visas, and 1 foreign worker without a visa document. The team
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On 7 August 2025, the Vietnamese Government introduced Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, replacing previous regulations and providing clear guidance for both employers and employees. The new decree aims to attract high-quality talent in priority sectors by streamlining the work permit application process, expanding exemption cases, and relaxing requirements for
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As the global economy faces the prospect of stagnant growth and rising inflation, central bankers from the Bank of Japan, European Central Bank, and Bank of England have warned that the influx of foreign workers is crucial to sustaining labour supply. In a recent symposium, the governors highlighted the pressing
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Slovenia has seen a significant increase in foreign workers, with around 148,900 employed citizens in June, constituting 16.1% of the country's total workforce. The population of foreign workers has grown from 15.8% in the previous year to 16.1% in 2025, a 0.4% increase
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The labour shortage in Thailand's fishing industry has been exacerbated by recent tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. According to Mongkol Sukcharoenkana, president of the Thai Fisheries Association, there are approximately 14,000-15,000 Cambodian nationals legally employed in Thailand's fishing industry, with around 4,000-5,000
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In recent years, Vietnam has been actively seeking to attract foreign talent, particularly in high-tech fields such as semiconductor, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. To facilitate this process, the Vietnamese Government has issued Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which introduces new regulations for granting work permits to foreign workers in
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US President Donald Trump sparked controversy and debate after claiming that undocumented migrants are "naturally" inclined to perform hard labor, while also acknowledging the difficulties facing farmers in finding labor amid deportation efforts. During an interview with CNBC, Trump suggested that some undocumented farm workers might be allowed
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In a conference celebrating the 21st anniversary of Korea's Employment Permit System (EPS), Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon reaffirmed the government's commitment to creating a fairer, safer, and more inclusive environment for all workers, emphasizing the importance of respecting diversity and guaranteeing the rights of foreign workers.
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The Malaysian Immigration Department conducted a coordinated operation in Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, detaining 27 foreign workers without valid permits. The arrests involved a mix of Indonesian and Myanmar nationals, with eight men and eight women from Indonesia, and five men and six women from Myanmar, all aged between 18
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The Malaysian government has given permission for the recruitment of a limited number of Bangladeshi workers through the Bangladesh Overseas Employment and Services Limited (BOESL) for the Construction and Tourism sectors. The decision comes following a warning from the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur about organized scams targeting Bangladeshi
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The Malaysian government, led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has set a goal to reduce the country's dependence on foreign workers to 10% by 2030, from the current 15%. This aim is part of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which aims to enhance the country'
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The Thai Department of Employment has launched a revamped digital system to streamline and modernise work permit services for foreign workers in Thailand. The new system allows for online registration, application submission, and real-time tracking, reducing bureaucratic burdens and promoting efficient public service delivery. The initiative is part of the
