Singapore

South Asia battles with Covid recovery due to its flawed low-wage labor model for migrant workersSouth Asia battles with Covid recovery due to its flawed low-wage labor model for migrant workers

South Asia battles with Covid recovery due to its flawed low-wage labor model for migrant workers

South Asian nations have been battling with economic recovery even months after the onset of Covid pandemic, not only due…

January 25, 2021
Panama Embassy digitalises its maritime services, launched its first online portalPanama Embassy digitalises its maritime services, launched its first online portal

Panama Embassy digitalises its maritime services, launched its first online portal

In a radical move, keeping in mind the need of the hour, Panama embassy launched its first official online portal.…

December 18, 2020
Singapore gradually ease restrictions on migrant workersSingapore gradually ease restrictions on migrant workers

Singapore gradually ease restrictions on migrant workers

Migrant workers in dormitories in Singapore can now use shared cuisine facilities to prepare their food on vacation days, on…

December 12, 2020
Indonesian embassy urges Singapore to probe worker’s abuseIndonesian embassy urges Singapore to probe worker’s abuse

Indonesian embassy urges Singapore to probe worker’s abuse

The Indonesian Embassy in Singapore has called on the Singaporean government to take action in a report of alleged violence…

November 9, 2020
Singapore battles reemergence of covid-19 cases in migrant workers dormsSingapore battles reemergence of covid-19 cases in migrant workers dorms

Singapore battles reemergence of covid-19 cases in migrant workers dorms

There were 63 new Covid-19 cases reported recently in Singapore, taking the total number of cases to 57,229. The nation…

September 14, 2020
New COVID-19 clusters surface in Singapore’s crowded migrant dormitoriesNew COVID-19 clusters surface in Singapore’s crowded migrant dormitories

New COVID-19 clusters surface in Singapore’s crowded migrant dormitories

While the city-state had relaxed lockdown rules for much of the population, low paid migrant workers have largely been confined…

September 9, 2020
Singapore Witnesses Second Bound Of Covid-19 Breakout Amongst Migrant WorkersSingapore Witnesses Second Bound Of Covid-19 Breakout Amongst Migrant Workers

Singapore Witnesses Second Bound Of Covid-19 Breakout Amongst Migrant Workers

Singapore continues to struggle in containing its Covid-19 cases, especially amongst the migrant working clusters. The virus now seems to…

September 4, 2020
Restrictions on migrant workers’ movements highly concerning: Singapore rights groupsRestrictions on migrant workers’ movements highly concerning: Singapore rights groups

Restrictions on migrant workers’ movements highly concerning: Singapore rights groups

The continued restrictions on movement of migrant workers in Singapore in and out of the dormitories has been called out…

August 10, 2020
Suicide outbreak among migrant workers in Singapore raises questionsSuicide outbreak among migrant workers in Singapore raises questions

Suicide outbreak among migrant workers in Singapore raises questions

Recent series of suicides and attempts of suicides among migrant workers in Singapore has raised concerns over the mental health…

August 7, 2020
Singapore Neglects Migrant Workers In Covid-19 TimesSingapore Neglects Migrant Workers In Covid-19 Times

Singapore Neglects Migrant Workers In Covid-19 Times

Thousands of low paid migrant workers in Singapore are now reportedly suffering from mental health issues.  Most of them have…

August 5, 2020