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Bangladesh: global economic crisis hammers south Asia’s export powerhouse - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:09+07:00

"Power blackouts and high import prices are fuelling fears that the country’s gains could be reversed. Mohammad Sharif Sarker’s factory is in many ways a ...

Unions in India protest changes in labour laws - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:09+07:00

"Yesterday and today, unions in Visakhapatnam rallied against the country’s new labour laws. Union leaders submitted a memorandum to the district ...

UK clothing sector applauds simpler rules under trade scheme - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:09+07:00

"UK clothing brands and retailers have applauded a new framework offering developing nations lower tariffs and simplified rules of origin requirements for ...

What no one tells you about the toxic dye in blue jeans - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:09+07:00

"To give jeans their signature blue hue and fading abilities, it’s estimated that over 70,000 tons of synthetic indigo dye are made each year. One team of ...

TUC calls for £15 an hour minimum wage - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:09+07:00

"The TUC (Trades Union Congress) has launched a campaign to see the minimum wage rise to £15 an hour "as soon as possible", helping those struggling with the ...

Riding out the storm: Organizational resilience of trade unions and civil society organizations following the military takeover in Myanmar - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:09+07:00

"The International Labour Conference expressed grave concerns after the “military and police raided trade union offices and homes, harassed and threatened ...

Myanmar trade unions facing extinction after coup, UN agency says - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:09+07:00

"Groups assisting workers and migrants have faced violence and arbitrary arrest since February 2021 coup, report says. Myanmar’s trade unions and civil society ...

Mycelium innovator files for patent - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:09+07:00

"Biomaterials manufacturer Mushrooms Incorporated, formerly Marijuana Strategic Ventures, has filed for a provisional patent covering a novel method of ...

Wage app to help RMG makers bargain with global buyers - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:09+07:00

"BKMEA signed a deal with STITCH to introduce the app at its member factories. [...] 'Fair Price' is a tool that facilitates fact-based costing and shared ...

WWF calls on states to join newly-formed plastic coalition and end plastic pollution by 2040 - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:09+07:00

"WWF commends the move of 20 states to form The High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution, which will work to ensure the world’s first ever plastic ...