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Manufacturers say the minimum wage could lead to closures, while workers claim bonuses and overtime have been…
Cambodia to Raise Monthly Minimum Wage to $140
The increase came after the prime minister stepped in to increase the amount for $5.
Cambodia Minimum Wage Talks Begin
Currently, the monthly wage, applied solely to the 700,000 garment and footwear workers is $128 — a 28…
Thai Malls Pursue Expansion Despite Slowing Economy and Bombing
New malls are sprouting up, banking on continued increases in tourism from regions like China.
Myanmar Sets Minimum Wage for Garment Workers
After months of negotiations, the government in Mynmar agreed to a minimum wage for garment workers.
Thailand’s Retail, Tourism Industries at Risk After Blast
The country must act fast to restore public confidence and security levels after Monday's deadly bomb blast…
Cambodia’s Garment Sector Plagued By Bewildering Phenomenon
Mass faintings in Cambodian factories remain largely unexplained.
Rights Group Slams Cambodia’s Proposed Trade Union Law
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Singapore Fashion Week Boosts Local and International Designers
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DVF Opens Singapore Fashion Week
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Duty-Free Retail Industry Faces Challenges
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