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Cambodia's Battambang province, with a population of 997,169 and a robust labour force participation rate of 76%, has become a hub for decent employment opportunities in various sectors, including tourism, food-processing, and automotive. To address the labour market needs of returning migrant workers, youth, and vulnerable groups,
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In Battambang, a province in Cambodia known for its robust labour force participation rate and strong economy, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the National Employment Agency of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training organized a provincial employment forum to address the current labour market needs, particularly for youth,
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Tensions are escalating along the border between Cambodia and Thailand, with reports of violence and harassment against Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand. In an open letter, the Cambodian Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has appealed to international brands, buyers sourcing from Thailand, and consumers of Thai products and services
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, migrant workers in the UK employed various strategies to cope with worsened employment conditions, stress of unemployment, and reduced incomes. A recent study, led by researchers at Middlesex University, applied Katz's conceptual framework of agency as resilience, reworking, and resistance practices to understand these
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Tensions are escalating over the detention of migrant workers from Bengal in Odisha, with the Calcutta HC receiving two habeas corpus petitions. The petitions were filed by the families of two workers, Rakhibul Islam Mondal and Sainur Islam, who were detained by Odisha police during an identity verification drive. The
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A group of Bangladeshi nationals linked to the Islamic State (IS) terror group used social media platforms to spread propaganda and recruit members from within Malaysia's migrant worker community, said the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. The police's special branch first detected
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President Donald Trump has continued to oscillate between a tough stance on immigration and offering special consideration to undocumented immigrants in the hotel and farming industries. Trump has floated the idea of a temporary pass for undocumented farm and hotel workers, stating it would allow them to continue paying taxes.
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The Ministry of Labour in Qatar held a workshop for owners of domestic worker recruitment offices, focusing on the latest developments in digital transformation and electronic services available through the Ministry's unified platform. The event aimed to discuss challenges related to recruitment procedures and enhance cooperation and coordination
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The Philippine government is taking action to repatriate overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, with the first batch of 30 repatriates set to arrive in Manila on Tuesday. The government's voluntary repatriation program aims to bring home safely affected Filipinos in
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Sri Lanka is reviewing its policy on minimum wages for migrant workers in the Middle East, amid growing concerns over worker protection and wage disparities. Minister Vijitha Herath stated that the Ministry is reviewing the possibility of reintroducing a mandatory minimum wage policy under the 2023-2027 National Policy and Action
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Cambodia has taken significant steps to support its workers who have returned home from Thailand amid increasing tensions between the two neighboring countries. The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, through the National Employment Agency (NEA), has set up mobile job centres in Banteay Meanchey province to register and provide
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Senate President Hun Sen emphasized the need for financial institutions to assist Cambodian migrant workers returning from Thailand, commending the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) for responding positively to Prime Minister Hun Manet's appeal for debt relief. He urged the banking
