The Tasmanian government has proposed purchasing the 145-year-old Boag’s Brewery site in Launceston, with in-principle support from Kirin, the Japanese parent company of Lion Australia, which owns the brewery. Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirmed the discussions in a press release after meeting Kirin representatives in Japan, though the government has not yet detailed how it would … Read more
Singapore’s heavy reliance on mega-infrastructure projects, specifically the Tuas Port and Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5), faces mounting scrutiny as Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Workers’ Party (WP) warn of potential long-term structural risks. While the government maintains these projects are essential to preserve Singapore’s status as a global logistics hub, critics argue that … Read more
Indonesian labor rights activist Said Iqbal has reported the kidnapping and torture of three employees at a printing company in Senen, Central Jakarta, to President Prabowo Subianto. The victims—identified as MRJ, TS, and AS—were allegedly held captive, shackled, and denied food by seven suspects for 21 days starting June 5, 2026, following accusations of workplace … Read more
Osh Enterprises owner Patel is on trial facing allegations that he underpaid workers by more than $1 million and subjected them to exploitative living and working conditions over a seven-year period. According to the Crown, the employer allegedly utilized the promise of residency to keep staff in 100-hour work weeks, while also using secret CCTV … Read more
India’s informal e-waste sector, which handles an estimated 95 percent of the country’s discarded electronics according to industry researchers, faces a deepening crisis as hazardous recycling practices proliferate in hubs like New Delhi’s Mustafabad. While the federal government reported the generation of 1.4 million metric tonnes of electronic waste in 2025-2026, the reliance on untrained … Read more
An Employment Relations Authority (ERA) member has ruled that Tautoko Mai Sexual Harm Support Services Trust was justified in dismissing a staff member who remained on sick leave for eight months without providing a medical diagnosis or a return-to-work date. Authority member English found the employer acted in good faith by offering mediation and multiple … Read more
The ACT Party has proposed a new three-year Rural Workforce Visa designed to address chronic labour shortages in New Zealand’s dairy, sheep, beef, and general farming sectors. Agriculture spokesman Andrew Hoggard confirmed the visa will be exempt from the party’s previously proposed infrastructure levy, citing the unique economic pressures faced by rural communities. The policy, … Read more
A joint enforcement operation in Johor Baru on June 5 resulted in the detention of 72 foreign workers for various immigration offenses at several local eateries. According to Johor Immigration director Datuk Mohd Rusdi Mohd Darus, the crackdown—conducted alongside the Border Control and Protection Agency and the Customs Department—targeted individuals working without valid permits or … Read more
As the Philippines marks the 31st National Migrant Workers’ Day, the government has intensified efforts to protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) following recent Middle East conflict. Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac activated emergency response mechanisms to assist thousands of Filipinos affected by missile attacks, drone strikes, and flight disruptions across the … Read more
The Hidden Risks of Rapid Urbanization: Lessons from the Angeles City Collapse The tragic collapse of a nine-storey building in Angeles City, Philippines, serves as a sobering reminder of the volatility inherent in rapid urban development. As construction booms across Southeast Asia and beyond, the pressure to build higher and faster often outpaces regulatory oversight. … Read more