Labour issues

Extreme heat risks losses for Indian suppliers to Uniqlo, Tesco

Extreme heats have caused sweat stains on fabric and stitching errors, among other production challenges.

Finland jails businessman for trafficking Thai berry workers

Former chief executive of berry company Polarica and his business associate recruited Thai workers to pick wild berries in Finland but misled them about earning opportunities and picking conditions.

Trump’s latest tariff salvo may not be fix for global issue of forced labour

One-third of Singapore’s exports could be slapped with a 12.5 per cent tariff, its Ministry of Trade and Industry said on June 4 as it rejected the US claim of forced labour links.

Chinese steel plant workers in the Philippines released from detention

Commentary

Retrenchments: Why early disclosure may do more harm than good

Investors value Singapore’s labour market flexibility; it is part of what keeps investment here and sustains good jobs, says the writer.

Job ad for shepherds goes viral in China, exposing labour market strains

More than 700 people applied for the positions, including white-collar employees and even university graduates.

Montreal sex workers strike during Canada Grand Prix

Montreal sex workers went on strike in Montreal on May 23, demanding better working conditions and the decriminalisation of sex work.

News analysis

India’s job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and trade

Out of nearly 19 million Indians working overseas, about 9 million are in the Gulf.

Samsung workers begin voting on tentative wage deal

Employees head to work at Samsung Electronics semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on May 21, 2026. The vote will run through May 27.

Samsung chip employees to get $432,000 average bonus under strike deal

The tentative deal would allow workers to share up to 12 per cent of operating profit as bonuses.

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