Search
You have searched for "labourers"
Showing 71-80 of 2938
Half of S. Koreans faced with job loss, lower wage after Covid-19 outbreak
SEOUL (Xinhua): Almost half of South Koreans were faced with job loss or lower wage after the Covid-19 outbreak that reduced income for temporary workers and the low-income bracket, statistical office data showed Friday (Dec 11).
Panel to look into non-Muslim houses of worship
A JOINT committee at the federal level has been formed to look into issues involving non-Muslim houses of worship, says Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique.
Rude shock for Indian community in Kuala Kedah
THE Hindu community in Kedah is taken aback by the demolition of a second temple in the state within six months, Makkal Osai reported.
Special Report: Iran expands shrines and influence in Iraq
KERBALA, Iraq (Reuters) - In September, a senior Iranian commander made an unannounced visit to one of Shi'ite Islam's holiest sites in the southern Iraqi city of Kerbala.
Vietnam sugar industry calls for fair competition
HANOI (Vietnam News/ANN): The sugar industry is facing many challenges and unfair competition from imported and smuggled goods, experts told a conference held in Hanoi on Tuesday (Dec 1).
Garment workers’ issues ironed out
Garment workers in Thailand who were illegally underpaid while making products for major brands are set to receive compensation worth about three million baht (RM402,900) from the factory owner and companies.
Vietnam to increase retirement age from 2021
HANOI (Vietnam News/ANN): Starting next year, the retirement age will be increased to 60 years and three months for men and 55 years and four months for women.
Singapore nearly virus free after local cases and clusters cease
SINGAPORE (Reuters): Having once had the highest Covid-19 rate in Southeast Asia, Singapore has all but eradicated the virus after reporting 14 days without any new local cases on Tuesday (Nov 24), and saying it had snuffed out the last cluster of infection at a worker dormitory.
South Korean protests fan COVID-19 fears
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea called on unionists to cancel protests on Wednesday as the country grapples with a third wave of coronavirus infections, warning any violations of social distancing measures will be punished.
