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Courage of Myanmar women captured in photo exhibition
Life, Published on 29/11/2021
» "Women Out On The Streets For A New Burma" is a photo exhibition that shows women challenging the dictatorship in Myanmar, at the Corner Space, 1st floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection, until Dec 5.
State urged to speed up return of migrants
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 12/11/2021
» The private sector is calling on the government to speed up allowing the entry of vaccinated migrant workers under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to be signed with neighbouring countries.
Vietnam PM promises economy will rebound from Covid-19 hit
Published on 20/10/2021
» HANOI: Vietnam's exports are likely to rise 10.7% in 2021, with annual inflation expected below 4%, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhsaid on Wednesday, promising lawmakers that economic revival lay ahead.
The high cost of fast fashion
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/10/2021
» When Natthapat Wangvanichaphan, one of the founders of The Geen, a waste management company, was disposing unused items in her house, she noticed that her old underwear was made from non-biodegradable plastic such as nylon or polyester. Natthapat realised if she threw her underwear in a rubbish bin, they would end up in a landfill. Nylon takes 40 years to decompose while polyester takes more than 200 years.
Workers flee Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh CIty as long lockdown eases
Published on 04/10/2021
» HANOI: Tens of thousands of people, mostly migrant workers, left Ho Chi Minh City over the weekend as the largest metropolis in Vietnam eased a months-long Covid-19 lockdown, triggering fears of labour shortages and more disruption to manufacturing.
Vietnam's lockdown ensnares world's clothing giants
AFP, Published on 29/09/2021
» HANOI: From shoes and sweaters to car parts and coffee, Vietnam's strict and lengthy coronavirus lockdown has sparked product shortages among worldwide brands such as Nike and Gap which have grown increasingly dependent on the Southeast Asian nation's manufacturers.
Cambodia raises minimum textiles wage by $2
Reuters, Published on 28/09/2021
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia on Tuesday raised the minimum monthly wage for workers in its key textiles and footwear industry by $2 to $194, effective January next year, shy of a $12 rise sought by major unions.
Brand partnerships become flavour of the month
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 27/09/2021
» After a year and a half of Covid-19 outbreaks and lockdown restrictions, the pandemic has dramatically affected the way people buy groceries and consumer staples, as well as their work and travel behaviour.
Laos locks down capital
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/09/2021
» Laos has locked down its capital Vientiane and banned travel between Covid-hit provinces, as cases hit a record high.
Laos locks down capital as Covid cases hit record high
Published on 20/09/2021
» Reclusive Laos has locked down its capital Vientiane and barred travel between Covid-hit provinces, as cases soared to a record high.