A collaboration between the German development agency, GIZ, and the International Labour Organization (ILO), has seen the establishment of an online platform aimed at developing a more sustainable future for the global garment and textile sector. Asia Garment Hub (www.asiagarmenthub.net) is intended to be one-stop-shop providing the latest news, insights, and resources affecting work practices […]
Authorities in Sarawak, Malaysia have used a road compactor to destroy more than one thousand cryptocurrency mining rigs seized earlier this year after court proceedings had been finalised. The 1,069 cryptocurrency mining rigs valued at some RM5.3million (about US$1.26 mln) were seized in a series of raids by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) and police in […]
Throughout Asia they are known as the “king of fruits” with the annual durian season in each country eagerly awaited by their aficionados. However, while many can’t wait for their annual “fix”, for others the creamy custard-like texture, and pungent odour is something to be avoided at all costs. In fact, in many Southeast […]
After recording a 5.4 per cent fall in GDP in 2020 Singapore is set to roar out of the COVID-19 pandemic with one of the region’s strongest economies, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasting a Singapore 2021 GDP of 6.0 per cent. The forecast came after Article IV consultations with Singapore concluded as the […]
The head of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP) has called on countries throughout the region to ensure that COVID-19 recovery programmes continue the pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and contribute to solving the climate crisis “As the region’s economic engine restarts, we must recognize the […]
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