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ASEAN migrant labor
In Southeast Asia, the US Should Talk Loudly About Immigration
By David Hutt
Washington ought to be doing more to attract the region’s best and brightest.
A Third of Domestic Workers In Malaysia Face Forced Labor Conditions, UN Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The report from the ILO highlights a pervasive problem in Southeast Asia, but one that has often been overlooked by policymakers.
Post-Pandemic Recovery and the Plight of ASEAN’s Migrant Workers
By Thong Sariputta
Migrant laborers were among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The region needs a long-term plan to support them.
Why ASEAN’s ‘Travel Corridor’ Falls Short for the Region’s Migrant Workers
By Thong Sariputta
As the case of Cambodia shows, the bloc’s new framework agreement fails to address the factors driving undocumented migration in Southeast Asia.
Uneven Refugee Protections Across Southeast Asia Put Migrants at Risk
By Estey Chen
Only three of the region's nations have signed the relevant U.N. conventions on refugees and asylum seekers.
In Migrant Worker Hub, Thailand Sees a Rare Coronavirus Surge
By Sebastian Strangio
The COVID-19 outbreak puts a spotlight on Thailand’s large floating population of migrant workers from Myanmar.
170,000 Panicked Cambodians Flee Thailand
By Zachary Keck
Fears of a crackdown on undocumented workers in Thailand have caused a mass exodus of Cambodians.
Unloved ASEAN Leaders put on Notice Ahead of AEC
By Luke Hunt
The disparity between ruling elites and average citizens complicate “ASEAN’s EU.”
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