Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at homeA missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for mi...
04 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
20 countries with the worst work-life balance in 2025: Long hours, low benefits, and rising stress levelsThis report shows countries with poor work-life balance in 2025. It explains how long work hours, low leave, and weak benefits affect peopl...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
Bangladesh seeks $2 billion from development partners to meet energy demandBangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought a USD 2 billion fund from development partners to meet the country's immediate energy needs...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Hong Kong International Airport braces for 36-hour closure due to Typhoon Ragasa; Nearly 1700 flights, over 2.5 lakh passengers to be hitHong Kong International Airport is bracing for a potential 36-hour shutdown due to Super Typhoon Ragasa, impacting over 250,000 passengers ...
22 Sep, 2025, 01.30 PM IST
Philippines halts work, classes as super typhoon barrels toward LuzonSuper Typhoon Ragasa prompted the Philippines to suspend work and classes as it approached northern Luzon, with the highest typhoon warning...
22 Sep, 2025, 08.40 AM IST
Large number of employees experience burnout due to poor work-life balance: SurveyOver half of employees in India are facing burnout due to poor work-life balance, according to a survey by Vertex Group. The survey shows a...
12 Mar, 2025, 03.16 PM IST
China’s activities in South China Sea under scannerChina has deployed its distant-water fishing fleet in the EEZs of Vietnam and the Philippines. According to data reported by IJ-Reportika, ...
26 Jan, 2023, 12.17 PM IST
Taiwan cancels flights as weakened Typhoon Chanthu approaches"Taiwan will be under the influence of the typhoon from tonight to whole day tomorrow as winds and rains are expected to increase all over ...
12 Sep, 2021, 07.00 AM IST
Distressed Indian students in the Philippines seek help to get back homeThe Indian government on Tuesday banned the entry of passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia to India with immediate effect a...
18 Mar, 2020, 12.35 PM IST
China asks US to play constructive role in South China Sea disputeAfter several hours of talks, the White House said the leaders had a "candid exchange" over the arbitration case between China and the Phil...
13 Jul, 2018, 12.04 PM IST
David Beckham gives emotional UN speechHe shared, "I met a family in the Philippines - a mother and a father, with two young girls, Venus and Viana - who wanted to tell their sto...
25 Sep, 2015, 11.14 AM IST
US diplomat in Mumbai pays his Filipina maid less than $3 per hourThere was no response from the US embassy here on questions about the contract between the US diplomat and the Filipina maid.
10 Feb, 2014, 08.37 AM IST
- ODesk to be world's largest online workplace: CEO Gary Swart
ODesk claims to be world's largest online workplace where savvy businesses can hire, manage and pay a talented workforce on independent pro...
09 Jul, 2012, 02.37 PM IST
- Offshoring creates good jobs in poor countries - study
Offshoring and outsourcing in services from call centres to accountancy and medicine have created good jobs in terms of pay and working hou...
12 Jul, 2010, 10.48 PM IST
- Philippines unemployment falls to 7.5%: Govt
Unemployment in the Philippines fell to 7.5 percent in April from 8.0 percent a year earlier, according to the latest jobs data released Tu...
16 Jun, 2009, 10.16 AM IST