Pregnant migrant workers in Taiwan face dismissal despite new labor guidelines Pregnant migrant workers in Taiwan face dismissal and limited childcare despite new labor guidance, prompting calls for stronger enforcement …
Labor
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Business
Labor rebuffs calls to raise LNG exporter taxes and adopts gambling reform
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLabor leaders resist calls for tax on LNG exporters at Adelaide conference Labor leaders resisted proposals to raise tax on LNG exporters at the Adelaide conference; delegates also approved a …
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Business
Cambodia urges expanded Japan labor exchanges amid returnee flood
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCambodia Seeks Expanded Japan Labor Exchanges Amid Influx of Returnees from Thailand Cambodia aims to expand Japan labor exchanges to absorb a recent surge of returning workers and attract fresh …
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Business
U.S. proposes up to 12.5% tariffs on dozens of Asian economies over forced labor
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTrump tariffs: USTR recommends up to 12.5% duties on imports from 60 economies USTR proposes tariffs up to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, including Japan, South Korea and India, …
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Politics
Labor Ministry Proposes Guidelines to Curb Outsourcing Abuses of Disabled Workers
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan to Tackle Outsourcing Employment for People with Disabilities After Reports of Poor Working Conditions Japan to regulate outsourcing employment for people with disabilities after probes found isolated work, unpaid …