NORTH KOREA
* China’s doorway to North Korea feels sanctions pinch
http://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2018/jan/21/chinas-doorway-to-north-korea-feels-sanctions-pinch-1760271.html
VIETNAM
* Vietnam’s garment workers dangling on a thread at bottom of income divide: Oxfam
https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/vietnam-s-garment-workers-dangling-on-a-thread-at-bottom-of-income-divide-oxfam-3702286.html
* Despite high number of female Vietnamese labourers, inequality persists
http://vietnamnews.vn/society/421772/despite-high-number-of-female-vietnamese-labourers-inequality-persists.html
* VN is world’s second largest shoes exporter
http://vietnamnews.vn/economy/421506/vn-is-worlds-second-largest-shoes-exporter.html
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http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/business/194344/vn-is-world-s-second-largest-shoes-exporter.html
CAMBODIA
* More than 120 workers faint at Adidas supplier in Koh Kong
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/more-120-workers-faint-adidas-supplier-koh-kong
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http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50103780/almost-100-workers-faint-in-koh-kong-factory/
* Bad smell causes faintings…
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50103926/bad-smell-causes-faintings/
* Garment sector looking to tackle road accidents
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/garment-sector-looking-tackle-road-accidents
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http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50103746/road-safety-policy-planned/
* Labour union sued by factory
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50103467/labour-union-sued-by-factory/
* Garment factory owner asks minister for help
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50103277/garment-factory-owner-asks-minister-for-help/
* Former union leader summoned to court again
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/104048/former-union-leader-summoned-to-court-again/
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http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/court-summons-union-leader-chea-mony-second-time
* Unionists mark anniversary of Chea Vichea killing, while brother skips court
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/unionists-mark-anniversary-chea-vichea-killing-while-brother-skips-court
* Call to investigate union leader’s murder
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50103553/call-to-investigate-union-leaders-murder/
* Report shows little sign of improvement at factories
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/report-shows-little-sign-improvement-factories
* Working conditions improving in garment factories: ILO
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50103908/working-conditions-improving-in-garment-factories-ilo/
* Cambodia’s low rate of unemployment doesn’t tell whole story, report finds
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodias-low-rate-unemployment-doesnt-tell-whole-story-report-finds
* Labour Ministry signs pact with US agency
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50103718/labour-ministry-signs-pact-with-us-agency/
THAILAND
* Thailand to increase minimum wages for migrant workers from April 1
http://www.elevenmyanmar.com/local/13198
MYANMAR/BURMA
* More investment made in Thilawa SEZ this year
http://www.elevenmyanmar.com/business/13213
BANGLADESH
* TUs demand Tk 16,000 as minimum wage for garment worker
https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade/tus-demand-tk-16000-as-minimum-wage-for-garment-workers-1516780780
* RMG labour assocs demand Tk 16,000 as minimum wage
http://www.newagebd.net/article/33270/rmg-labour-assocs-demand-tk-16000-as-minimum-wage
* RMG labour orgs want Tk 16,000 as minimum wage
http://www.newagebd.net/article/33058/rmg-labour-orgs-want-tk-16000-as-minimum-wage
* BGMEA, TU leaders meet Thursday to discuss wage hike
negotiations with labour leaders starts Jan 25
https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade/bgmea-tu-leaders-meet-thursday-to-discuss-wage-hike-1516682143
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http://www.newagebd.net/article/33197/bgmea-starts-negotiations-with-labour-leaders-jan-25
* Bangladesh moves to revise minimum wage for garment workers
https://bdnews24.com/business/2018/01/14/bangladesh-moves-to-revise-minimum-wage-for-garment-workers
* Top CEOs take 4 days to earn a Bangladesh worker’s life pay
https://www.timesunion.com/news/world/article/Top-CEOs-take-4-days-to-earn-a-Bangladesh-12514399.php
* Minimum wage for RMG workers: What do stakeholders think?
https://www.dhakatribune.com/business/2018/01/17/minimum-wage-rmg-workers-stakeholders-think/
* Factories’ disregard for environment
Uncontrolled disposal of waste
http://www.thedailystar.net/editorial/factories-disregard-environment-1524490
* Govt relaxes rules for giving cash incentives to garment makers
http://www.newagebd.net/article/33039/govt-relaxes-rules-for-giving-cash-incentives-to-garment-makers
* Ratified ILO conventions ignored: rights activists
http://www.newagebd.net/article/33366/ratified-ilo-conventions-ignored-rights-activists
* Global brand to pay for safe workplace in BD garments
http://www.unb.com.bd/bangladesh-news/Global-brand-to-pay-for-safe-workplace-in-BD-garments-%C2%A0/61221
* Global apparel brand agrees to fix Bangladesh factory flaws
https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade/global-apparel-brand-agrees-to-fix-bangladesh-factory-flaws-1516681710
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http://en.prothomalo.com/economy/news/169949/Global-brand-to-pay-2.3m-for-Bangladesh-RMG
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https://bdnews24.com/economy/2018/01/23/global-brand-to-pay-out-for-worker-safety-in-bangladesh-garment-sector
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http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2018/01/23/global-brand-pay-2-3m-worker-safety-bangladesh-garment-sector/
* Global brand to pay $2.3m in complaint settlement
http://www.newagebd.net/article/33196/global-brand-to-pay-23m-in-complaint-settlement
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http://www.thedailystar.net/business/global-brand-pay-usd-23-million-worker-safety-bangladesh-garment-rmg-sector-uni-global-union-rana-plaza-1523905
* Unions reach $2.3m settlement on Bangladesh textile factory safety
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/jan/22/bandgladesh-textile-factory-safety-unions-settlement
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http://www.industriall-union.org/global-unions-reach-us23-million-bangladesh-accord-settlement-with-multinational-brand
* High-value apparels
https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/views/columns/high-value-apparels-1516725084
* AUTOMATION IN APPAREL: Boon or bane for Bangladesh?
http://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/business-analysis/automation-apparel-1523047
* Khulna jute mill workers are starving
More than 25,000 workers of eight jute mills in Jessore and Khulna began continuous protests to press home their 11-point demand, halting the production of these factories. ..
http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2018/01/24/khulna-jute-mill-workers/
* Half of unpaid wages of jute workers to be cleared: minister
http://www.newagebd.net/article/33119/half-of-unpaid-wages-of-jute-workers-to-be-cleared-minister
* Fire guts jhut warehouse in Ctg
Fire gutted valuables, worth Tk 3 lakh, at a jhut (scrap fabrics from garment factories) warehouse in Aturar Depot area in Chittagong city early yesterday, said fire officials.
The fire originated from a cigarette butt in the warehouse around 3:00am, they added.
Fire fighters managed to douse the blaze after five hours’ frantic effort.
http://www.thedailystar.net/city/fire-guts-jhut-warehouse-ctg-1523782
* Bangladesh seeks duty-free access for RMG to Russia
http://www.newagebd.net/article/33110/bangladesh-seeks-duty-free-access-for-rmg-to-russia
INDIA
* Seminar on Grievance Redressal for Garment Workers
http://tnlabour.in/garment-industry/6357
* Toll-free number brings legal aid to Indian garment workers
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-textiles-women/toll-free-number-brings-legal-aid-to-indian-garment-workers-idUSKBN1FB16F
* Powerloom weavers, traders upset over CMO’s tweet
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/powerloom-weavers-traders-upset-over-cmos-tweet/articleshow/62582513.cms
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/weavers-textile-traders-upset-over-cmos-tweet/articleshow/62585612.cms
* Sanction powerloom cluster to Sircilla: Telangana IT minister KT Rama Rao to Centre
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2018/jan/21/sanction-power-loom-cluster-to-sircilla-telangana-it-minister-kt-rama-rao-to-centre-1760037.html
* Textile industry assured of amicable solution to GST issues
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/textile-industry-assured-of-amicable-solution-to-gst-issues/articleshow/62626379.cms
* Maharashtra cuts cotton forecast on worm infestation
http://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2018/jan/24/maharashtra-cuts-cotton-forecast-on-worm-infestation-1762730.html
* 85% of pest-hit cotton fields uninsured, aid may be halved
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/85-of-pest-hit-cotton-fields-uninsured-aid-may-be-halved/articleshow/62586381.cms
PAKISTAN
* Health facilities, safety measures for labourers at workplace demanded
Photo by NTUF.
https://dailytimes.com.pk/186398/health-facilities-safety-measures-labourers-workplace-demanded/
* Activists blame government negligence, obstinate employers for workers’ deaths
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/271306-activists-blame-government-negligence-obstinate-employers-for-workers-deaths
* Powerloom owners for curbing speculation in yarn
https://www.dawn.com/news/1384687/powerloom-owners-for-curbing-speculation-in-yarn
* PM assures issues of ginners and cotton growers will be addressed
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1613104/2-pm-assures-issues-ginners-cotton-growers-will-addressed/
* Baldia factory fire victims’ families to receive pensions from February
https://dailytimes.com.pk/181951/baldia-factory-fire-victims-families-receive-pensions-february/
* Heirs of Baldia factory fire victims to get monthly pension
Photo by Zehra Khan.
Oversight committee meting on compensation disbursement of 5.1m$ for Baldia factory fire victims heirs was held in Karachi.
Great day for labour movement of Pakistan, after 5 years of long tireless struggle of victims’families and NTUF.
Thanks to ECCHR for raising the issue in Germany.
* Rauf gets interim bail in Baldia factory fire case
https://www.dawn.com/news/1383799
* Cotton import to touch $1.20 billion in 2018 on output shortfall, duty cut on import
https://dailytimes.com.pk/187301/cotton-import-touch-1-20-billion-2018-output-shortfall-duty-cut-import/
OTHER
* Canada’s new corporate behaviour office is just a start
….From labour rights violations in Vietnam, to human rights abuses attendant historically to mining operations abroad, to the hell-opening-up memories of the collapse of Rana Plaza, globalized business bears an ugly rap sheet. I’m not condemning all business here. I am condemning some of them…..
https://www.thestar.com/business/2018/01/19/canadas-new-corporate-behaviour-office-is-just-a-start.html
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