VIETNAM
* The need to improve Vietnam’s labour force
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/society/197452/the-need-to-improve-vietnam-s-labour-force.html
* Vietnam remains largest winner from Trans-Pacific trade pact without US: experts
https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/vietnam-remains-largest-winner-from-trans-pacific-trade-pact-without-us-experts-3723239.html
* Hong Kong to expand investments in VN
http://vietnamnews.vn/economy/424489/hong-kong-to-expand-investments-in-vn.html
* Vĩnh Long to get 14 industrial hubs
http://vietnamnews.vn/economy/424633/vinh-long-to-get-14-industrial-hubs.html
CAMBODIA
* Minister agrees to final talk on draft minimum wage law
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50114873/minister-agrees-to-final-talk-on-draft-minimum-wage-law/
* Workers to be informed of their labour rights
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50114377/workers-to-be-informed-of-their-labour-rights/
* Minister wants doctors at factory infirmaries
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50114376/minister-wants-doctors-at-factory-infirmaries/
* Garment worker killed, 12 others hurt in crash
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50114693/garment-worker-killed-12-others-hurt-in-crash/
* EU and Cambodia commit to stronger trade relations
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50114350/eu-and-cambodia-commit-to-stronger-trade-relations/
* Canada praises progress in factory labour conditions
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50114733/canada-praises-progress-in-factory-labour-conditions/
* From garbage picker to union president
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50114351/from-garbage-picker-to-union-president/
INDONESIA
* Indonesia’s textile workers face a tough battle for severance pay
https://www.equaltimes.org/indonesia-s-textile-workers-face-a#.Wqo3o-ZG2M8
* Adidas faces complaint for breaching OECD guidelines in Indonesia
https://fashionunited.uk/news/business/adidas-faces-compliant-for-breaching-oecd-guidelines-in-indonesia/2018031428643
MYANMAR/BURMA
* New basic wage may take effect in April
https://www.mmtimes.com/news/new-basic-wage-may-take-effect-april.html
* Export earnings from CMP garment hit over $ 2.332 bln
http://www.elevenmyanmar.com/business/13585
BANGLADESH
* 20 hurt as RMG workers clash with cops in Savar
http://www.unb.com.bd/bangladesh-news/20-hurt-as-RMG-workers-clash-with-cops-in-Savar/65617
&
http://www.newagebd.net/article/36932/20-hurt-as-rmg-workers-clash-with-cops-in-savar
&
https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/country/rmg-workers-clash-with-cops-in-savar-20-hurt-1521200812
* Slackness in wage board activities ill-motivated: garment workers
http://www.newagebd.net/article/36943/slackness-in-wage-board-activities-ill-motivated-garment-workers
* RMG wage board owners, workers’ reps to make proposals by Apr 25
http://www.newagebd.net/article/37143/rmg-wage-board-owners-workers-reps-to-make-proposals-by-apr-25
&
http://www.dhakatribune.com/business/2018/03/20/rmg-minimum-wage-board-asks-wage-proposal-april-25/
* New garment wage proposals to be ready in six month
https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/economy/bangladesh/new-garment-wage-proposals-to-be-ready-in-six-months-1521515975
* DIFE sends letter of warning to footwear stores to comply with labour laws
http://www.dhakatribune.com/business/2018/03/15/dife-sends-letter-warning-footwear-stores-comply-labour-laws/
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https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade/dife-asks-shops-showrooms-to-comply-with-labour-law-1521093200
* AMENDMENT TO LABOUR LAW
Govt talks with stakeholders over concerns of ILO begin
http://www.newagebd.net/article/37060/govt-talks-with-stakeholders-over-concerns-of-ilo-begin
* Equal workplace environment is all that is needed
http://www.newagebd.net/article/36769/equal-workplace-environment-is-all-that-is-needed
* Working women heavily affected by stress at work: discussion
http://www.newagebd.net/article/37103/working-women-heavily-affected-by-stress-at-work-discussion
* MONITORING RMG FACTORY SAFETY
Jt committee formed to evaluate nat’l body’s readiness
The government has formed a joint monitoring committee comprised of representatives of brands and buyers,International Labour Organisation, garment factory owners and trade unions to evaluate the status of factory remediation work under Accord and Alliance and the readiness of national regulatory body to take over
post-remediation monitoring from the buyers’ platforms…
http://www.newagebd.net/article/36979/jt-committee-formed-to-evaluate-natl-bodys-readiness
* Alliance remediation fund left untouched- Terms and conditions too restrictive
http://www.thedailystar.net/business/alliance-remediation-fund-left-untouched-1548994
* Alliance members may form independent body if govt fails to set up ‘credible one’ &
Moriarty: Alliance wants independent body to monitor safety progress
http://www.newagebd.net/article/36853/alliance-members-may-form-independent-body-if-govt-fails-to-set-up-credible-one
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http://www.dhakatribune.com/business/2018/03/15/moriarty-alliance-wants-independent-body-monitor-safety-progress/
* 322 Alliance-affiliated RMG factories complete material components
http://www.dhakatribune.com/business/2018/03/15/322-alliance-affiliated-rmg-factories-complete-material-components/
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https://bdnews24.com/business/2018/03/15/alliance-says-322-bangladesh-rmg-factories-substantially-remediated
&
https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade/88pc-of-alliance-factories-complete-caps-1521104781
* Bangladesh ups cotton import from India
https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade/bangladesh-ups-cotton-import-from-india-1521137944
* Bangladesh will get GSP facility till 2027: Tofail
http://www.newagebd.net/article/37063/bangladesh-will-get-gsp-facility-till-2027-tofail
* Out of the blue: Bangladesh-US trade talks
https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/views/views/out-of-the-blue-bangladesh-us-trade-talks-1521131577
INDIA
* Three women injured in fire at hall in Govandi
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/three-women-injured-in-fire-at-hall-in-govandi/article23297010.ece
* Power looms to run full steam ahead
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-telangana/power-looms-to-run-full-steam-ahead/article23297565.ece
* What ails Tirupur’s textile mills?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/what-ails-tirupurs-textile-mills/articleshow/63372587.cms
* Over 50% of cotton growers to get aid for crop damage
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/over-50-of-cotton-growers-to-get-aid-for-crop-damage/articleshow/63350210.cms
* ‘Synergy between cotton and synthetic fabrics need of the hour’
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/synergy-between-cotton-and-synthetic-fabrics-need-of-the-hour/articleshow/63338234.cms
* 2.5 lakh new jobs created in garments, made-ups segment
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/2-5-lakh-new-jobs-created-in-garments-made-ups-segment/articleshow/63337900.cms
* Top garment store building’s two floors unauthorized: RTI
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/top-garment-store-buildings-two-floors-unauthorized-rti/articleshow/63338225.cms
PAKISTAN
* Two workers die in factory fire
Two labourers died and three others injured when a fire broke out in a shoe factory at Batapur here on Friday.
The incident occurred near Rampura where fire fighters face d problems in accessing the site due to narrowstreets and it took them four hours to extinguish the fire.
https://www.dawn.com/news/1395768/two-workers-die-in-factory-fire
* Law governing home-based workers yet to be passed
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1662965/1-law-governing-home-based-workers-yet-passed/
* RESOLUTION:
PTI MPA Dr Nausheen Hamid on Monday submitted a resolution in the Punjab Assembly demanding legal protection
for the home-based workers.
She said millions of women were working in homes and contributing to the national economy but were
continuously being ignored by the government.
She demanded the government should adopt a policy on the home-based workers and offer them social security,
medical and other facilities.
(3rd item)
https://www.dawn.com/news/1396341/pti-meet-discusses-strategy-to-expose-punjabs-corruption
* Implementation of anti-harassment law stressed
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/293944-implementation-of-anti-harassment-law-stressed
* Workplaces not suitable for women
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/292552-workplaces-not-suitable-for-women
* Wasteful fashion
We need more journalists on the frontlines exploring unsustainable practices in clothing industry to bring the issues into the limelight…
https://dailytimes.com.pk/216631/wasteful-fashion/
* Textile industry for better marketing to enhance exports
https://nation.com.pk/20-Mar-2018/textile-industry-for-better-marketing-to-enhance-exports
* Export package: PRGMEA irked by delay in release of funds
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1664312/2-export-package-prgmea-irked-delay-release-funds/
* PTEA lauds govt for releasing Rs5b funds
https://nation.com.pk/16-Mar-2018/ptea-lauds-govt-for-releasing-rs5b-funds
* Textile exporters oppose further rupee depreciation
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/293656-textile-exporters-oppose-further-rupee-depreciation
* Govt to provide maximum incentives to cotton growers: Finance minister
https://nation.com.pk/19-Mar-2018/govt-to-provide-maximum-incentives-to-cotton-growers-finance-minister
* Farmers asked to cultivate cotton after mid April
https://nation.com.pk/20-Mar-2018/farmers-asked-to-cultivate-cotton-after-mid-april
* Handing over cotton body’s control: Bypassing cabinet, Textile Division issues notification
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1664305/2-handing-cotton-bodys-control-bypassing-cabinet-textile-division-issues-notification/
* Plan prepared to boost cotton output
https://nation.com.pk/19-Mar-2018/plan-prepared-to-boost-cotton-output
* For two and a half decades, Pakistan’s cotton output remains virtually stagnant
….Though the government has provided incentives for powerful industrial lobbies like textile manufacturers who have been allowed duty-free import of cotton, it has paid little attention to shielding the interest of local farmers…..
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1662208/2-two-half-decades-pakistans-cotton-output-remains-virtually-stagnant-business/
OTHER
* Public letter: H&M must stick to the living wage commitment made in 2013
https://cleanclothes.org/news/2018/03/19/public-letter-h-m-must-stick-to-the-living-wage-commitment-made-in-2013
* Zara and H&M shore up defences as internet threatens
http://www.thedailystar.net/business/global-business/zara-and-hm-shore-defences-internet-threatens-1550101
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