VIETNAM
* Action month for labour safety and hygiene launched
https://en.vietnamplus.vn/action-month-for-labour-safety-and-hygiene-launched/130615.vnp
* 900 killed in workplace accidents last year
http://dtinews.vn/en/news/017002/56374/900-killed-in-workplace-accidents-last-year.html
* Vietnam’s labour productivity among lowest in region
http://vietnamnews.vn/economy/427618/vietnams-labour-productivity-among-lowest-in-region.html
* Vietnam’s labour productivity increases in 5 years
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/society/200249/vietnam-s-labour-productivity-increases-in-5-years.html
* Salary reform to improve productivity, attract talent
http://english.vov.vn/society/salary-reform-to-improve-productivity-attract-talent-374101.vov
* State-owned firms could have wage autonomy
http://dtinews.vn/en/news/018/56394/state-owned-firms-could-have-wage-autonomy.html
* Adidas sees ongoing sourcing shift from China to Vietnam
https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/adidas-sees-ongoing-sourcing-shift-from-china-to-vietnam-3747516.html
* Silkworms ‘trained’ to weave blankets
https://en.vietnamplus.vn/silkworms-trained-to-weave-blankets/130633.vnp
CAMBODIA
* Workers protest at ministry
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/workers-protest-ministry
* Protesting garment workers prevented from burning tyres
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50487295/protesting-garment-workers-prevented-from-burning-tyres/
* Meeting lauds importance of advancing tech in labour
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/meeting-lauds-importance-advancing-tech-labour
* Labour will face threats from tech, says ADB
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/labour-will-face-threats-tech-says-adb
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https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50486434/tech-progress-demands-better-welfare-systems-adb/
* All factories need infirmaries by year’s end
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50487734/all-factories-need-infirmaries-by-years-end/
* Factories needed in provinces: PM
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50487989/factories-needed-in-provinces-pm/
MYANMAR/BURMA
* South Korean factory fined K3 million for defying order
https://www.mmtimes.com/news/south-korean-factory-fined-k3-million-defying-order.html
* Unions demand stiffer fines on scofflaw firms
https://www.mmtimes.com/news/unions-demand-stiffer-fines-scofflaw-firms.html
* Chinese investors eye garment sector
http://www.elevenmyanmar.com/business/13872
BANGLADESH
* Fixing minimum wage for RMG workers
http://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/views/opinions/fixing-minimum-wage-for-rmg-workers-1525710794
* RMG workers demand fixing of minimum wage at Tk 16,000
http://www.newagebd.net/article/40534/rmg-workers-demand-fixing-of-minimum-wage-at-tk-16000
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http://www.unb.com.bd/bangladesh-news/RMG-workers-demand-fixation-of-minimum-wage-at-Tk-16000%C2%A0/69955
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http://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/rmg-workers-for-fixation-of-minimum-wage-at-tk-16000-1525523134
* Long wait for national minimum wage
http://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/views/views/long-wait-for-national-minimum-wage-1525447296
* Accord-Alliance initial inspection
Only 477 RMG units fully fix safety hazards
http://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade/only-477-rmg-units-fully-fix-safety-hazards-1525319761
* Factory closed for 2 days as more workers fall sick
http://www.newagebd.net/article/40604/factory-closed-for-2-days-as-more-workers-fall-sick
* RMG WORKER’S DEATH ON DUTY – Dhaka-Aricha highway blocked for four hours
http://www.newagebd.net/article/40497/dhaka-aricha-highway-blocked-for-four-hours
* Savar garment workers’ unrest over death of colleague
http://www.unb.com.bd/bangladesh-news/Savar-garment-workers-unrest-over-death-of-colleague/70005
* RMG worker’s death: Fellows block Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar
https://www.thedailystar.net/country/readymade-garments-rmg-worker-death-fellows-block-dhaka-aricha-highway-in-savar-1571899
* Denim makers cut use of water
https://www.thedailystar.net/business/denim-makers-cut-use-water-1574194
* Poisonous gas kills two tannery workers at Savar
http://www.newagebd.net/article/40311/poisonous-gas-kills-two-tannery-workers-at-savar
* Retirement benefits a must for workers
http://www.newagebd.net/article/40350/retirement-benefits-a-must-for-workers
INDIA
* Indefinite strike by garment workers enters second day
https://starofmysore.com/indefinite-strike-by-garment-workers-enters-second-day/
* Garment workers’ woes remain unchanged
Garment workers are a neglected lot
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/garment-workers-woes-remain-unchanged/article23797396.ece
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http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/garment-workers-are-a-neglected-lot/article23795661.ece
* Salary row: Smitha Puttannaiah and workers stage protest
https://citytoday.news/smitha-puttannaiah-stages-protest/
* Higher fine, prison term for minimum wage denial
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/higher-fine-prison-term-for-minimum-wage-denial/article23817720.ece
* Formation of wages panel: labour unions decide to approach court
http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/formation-of-wages-panel-labour-unions-decide-to-approach-court/article23796172.ece
* Working to increase textile industry’s share in GDP, says Prabhu
http://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2018/may/05/working-to-increase-textile-industrys-share-in-gdp-says-prabhu-1810370.html
* Industry bodies studying export subsidy schemes
Move follows U.S. disputing some of the schemes at WTO.
Textile and clothing export promotion councils and associations related to exports have started taking up studies on the export promotion schemes implemented by the government.
This comes in the wake of the U.S. challenging some of the Indian export subsidy schemes at the World Trade Organisation…
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/industry-bodies-studying-export-subsidy-schemes/article23789688.ece
* GM cotton patent row: SC issues notice on Monsanto’s plea
http://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2018/may/07/gm-cotton-patent-row-sc-issues-notice-on-monsantos-plea-1811373.html
* SC refuses to stay HC order on Bt cotton seed patent
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sc-refuses-to-stay-hc-order-on-bt-cotton-seed-patent/story-IdnIQQfYjy6zCm0vucZdUP.html
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http://www.india.com/news/agencies/sc-refuses-to-stay-hc-order-on-bt-cotton-seed-patent-3040260/
* DBT panel seeks destruction of HT cotton seed
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/dbt-panel-seeks-destruction-of-ht-cotton-seed/article23798964.ece
* Monsanto Technology moves SC on BT cotton seed patent
http://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2018/may/04/monsanto-technology-moves-sc-on-bt-cotton-seed-patent-1810263.html
* India’s Mismanagement of Labour Law Reform Continues With the Modi Government
https://thewire.in/labour/labour-law-reform-narendra-modi-government
SRI LANKA
* Safety standards lacking in most Lankan factories
http://www.sundaytimes.lk/180506/business-times/safety-standards-lacking-in-most-lankan-factories-292655.html
PAKISTAN
* Baldia factory fire: ‘Bureaucratic hurdles pushing back pension payment to victims’ families’
https://dailytimes.com.pk/235824/bureaucratic-hurdles-pushing-back-pension-payment-to-victims-families/
* Overseas Pakistanis ministry blamed for delay in payments to Baldia factory victims
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1701939/1-overseas-pakistanis-ministry-blamed-delay-payments-baldia-factory-victims/
* Sindh’s home-based workers to be protected under new law
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1706333/1-sindhs-home-based-workers-protected-new-law/
* Cabinet okays bill for home-based workers’ welfare
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/314375-cabinet-okays-bill-for-home-based-workers-welfare
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https://dailytimes.com.pk/237762/cabinet-okays-establishment-of-environmental-protection-council-tribunal/
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https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/314265-sindh-cabinet-appoint-nicvd-ex-director-approve-various-draft-bills
* Call for fixing minimum wages of unskilled workers at Rs 30,000
https://dailytimes.com.pk/238098/call-for-fixing-minimum-wages-of-unskilled-workers-at-rs-30000/
* Minimum wage matter left ‘untouched’ in budget announcement
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1702629/2-minimum-wage-matter-left-untouched-budget-announcement/
* Value added textile exporters facing severe hardships
https://nation.com.pk/09-May-2018/value-added-textile-exporters-facing-severe-hardships
* New textile package on the cards
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1706407/2-new-textile-package-cards/
* PRGMEA wants PM package extension in budget
https://nation.com.pk/10-May-2018/prgmea-wants-pm-package-extension-in-budge
* Textile and leather export sectors ignored in Budget 2018-19
https://dailytimes.com.pk/235728/textile-and-leather-export-sectors-ignored-in-budget-2018-19/
* Textile industry demands extension in PM’s package
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1705437/2-textile-industry-demands-extension-pms-package/
* Steep fall in cotton sowing due to water crisis
https://www.dawn.com/news/1405923/steep-fall-in-cotton-sowing-due-to-water-crisis
* Enrichment of human resource must for equitable, sustained growth
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/314714-enrichment-of-human-resource-must-for-equitable-sustained-growth
OTHER
* Dirty fashion
https://changingmarkets.org/portfolio/dirty-fashion/
* World brand sells Bangladeshi garments with ‘Made in New Zealand’ tag
http://www.newagebd.net/article/40656/world-brand-sells-bangladeshi-garments-with-made-in-new-zealand-tag
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