Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Chile and Bangladesh seeking to join RCEP
The RCEP currently consists of China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and all ten members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
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Korea’s visa system supplies needed labor, but puts migrant workers at risk
Restricted from changing workplaces, workers brought in under Employment Permit System often forced to choose between silence, survival.
What was behind the uprisings in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal?
The three uprisings in three years were all organic, in the sense there was no party vanguard, no organising force making them happen. How did the trigger event lead to the…
Workplace bullying cases of migrant workers in South Korea tripled since 2020, many more likely uncounted
By May of this year, 112 new complaints have already been filed, suggesting 2025 will likely see the highest number yet.
Thailand turning to Sri Lankan workers to cope with Cambodian exodus, official says
Thailand's cabinet has approved the hiring of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers as it tries to address a labour shortage caused by Cambodian workers returning home in the wake of a deadly…
India–Sri Lanka Coast Guards hold 8th High-Level Meeting to boost maritime cooperation
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to work closely in addressing contemporary maritime challenges, ensuring safety, security, and environmental stewardship in the shared…
Sri Lanka Army commander on visit to India for enhanced military cooperation
Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo's visit is also to explore new avenues for collaboration, particularly in the areas of training and capability enhancement.
Press freedom in South Asia faces steep decline
Between 2024 and 2025, at least 250 violations of media rights were recorded in the region. A total of 69 journalists were jailed or detained, while 20 lost their lives in the…
Vietnamese, Sri Lankan Presidents seek US$1bil in trade, stronger ties in agriculture, religion
The Sri Lankan President affirmed that he will create favourable conditions for Vietnamese businesses to invest in strategic sectors with high demand in his country, including…
Japan, Sri Lanka agree to strengthen defence cooperation
By tightening security ties with the Indian Ocean nation located in a strategic maritime position, Japan aims to curb China’s expanding influence.