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In a dreary rural town in Taiwan, illegal Southeast Asian workers live a precarious existence toiling away in farms or homes while enduring tough bosses and prying authorities. Most of them are from the Philippines or Indonesia, but there are also a large number from Myanmar and Thailand.

In recent months, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and others have pointed to an increase in food insecurity and "hunger hotspots" in various parts of Asia and the Pacific. While conflicts and climate crises can carry some of the blame, we must acknowledge that the slow but steady erosion of our region's biodiversity is an equal or even greater threat to our future...

Since the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, foreign governments -- in particular the European Union and the United States, have issued travel bans and frozen the financial assets of corporate entities and individuals involved with the military regime. The most recent US financial sanction on the Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (Moge), a major source of foreign currency revenue for the military...

Allegations about China's manufacturing overcapacity have sparked heated discussions among policymakers. During her visit to China in April, US Treasury Secretary Janet L Yellen reportedly argued that "when the global market is flooded by artificially cheap Chinese products, the viability of American and other foreign firms is put into question", adding that it was the same story a decade ago.

Large parts of corporate India aren't exactly feeling the economy's world-beating growth performance. But woe to those who dare to question it.

The Senate election process has kicked off with little fanfare. As of Monday, a little over 36,000 people had registered for the race, raising questions about the Election Commission's (EC) chances of achieving its target of getting at least 100,000 people to take part in the process.

Two announcements made on consecutive days last week may have far-reaching consequences for the security of the Middle East and the West for years to come if they reach the implementation stage. One was Iran’s offer on 11 May to establish an ‘energy corridor’ from Russia to the Persian Gulf. The other was Turkey’s announcement on 12 May that it is interested in buying more gas and oil from Iran and that the subsequent transit of these resources to eastern Europe through the country is possible. In the simplest terms... Читать дальше...

Priced at $449, the Sonos Ace will be available globally starting June 5.

After the season we just endured as a family, I am glad to say it is over. Tottenham Hotspurs ended the season in 5th place...

If you've ever bought a burger from the Golden Arches, took a bite, and thought that the only way to make it taste so bad was to do it on purpose, then you're not alone.

Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Unsurprisingly, Anderson Silva is a huge favorite over Chael Sonnen for their upcoming trilogy fight.

What aspiring founders and entrepreneurs can learn from this CEO who left Wall Street in his 40s to start a space company.

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The private-equity firm’s plan is part of a broader movement in the buyout industry to expand ownership beyond management ranks.

Check out the odds and best bets for the 2024 NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers.

Tom and Andy are joined by former Scotland captain turned pundit John Barclay

At an event in central London, Shadow Equalities Secretary Anneliese Dodds will blast '14 wasted years' and a lack of progress on expanding opportunity for ethnic minority people

Tata Steel, who own the South Wales plant, intend to scrap the first of two blast furnaces at the end of next month but Labour said ministers were not moving fast enough