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Published on May 20, 2026

Countries Unevenly Impacted by Global Economic Shocks from Mideast Conflict

Africa, Asia-Pacific, Economy & Trade, Editors' Choice, Energy, Featured, Financial Crisis, Global, Headlines, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, Middle East & North Africa, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Trade & …

Source: Inter Press Service - Left-wing
Published on May 13, 2026

Journalists face growing threats as labour protections weaken - ILO

Journalists around the world are confronting an intensifying mix of physical danger, economic insecurity and institutional weakness as rapid shifts in the media industry outpace the labour protections designed to safeguard them, according to a new …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on May 13, 2026

Cambodia Unveils Bold New Labour Standards to Combat Heat Stress and Mental Health Risks

AKP Phnom Penh, May 13, 2026 — As climate change intensifies, Cambodia is taking unprecedented steps to shield its workforce from rising temperatures and mounting psychological pressures—hazards the Royal Government now calls a "strategic investment…

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 14, 2026

Rights group urges binding gig worker protections in ILO platform labor treaty

“Gig” workers around the world experience long hours, unpredictable and declining pay, and serious safety risks as platform companies sidestep labor protections, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Wednesday in a report. HRW urges governments to adopt binding …

Source: JURIST - Neutral
Published on May 13, 2026

‘763,000 Pakistanis migrated for employment thru formal channels in 2025’

ISLAMABAD: More than 763,000 Pakistanis migrated abroad for employment through formal channels in 2025, contributing significantly to the economies of destination countries while supporting millions of households through remittances, further cementing …

Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
Published on May 12, 2026

ILO backs Pakistan’s push for Safer Overseas Employment Opportunities

ISLAMABAD – International Labour Organization ILO joins hands with the Pakistani government to strengthen fair recruitment systems and promote safer labour migration for overseas workers. Government officials gathered in Islamabad this week for a major …

Source: Pakistan Observer - Pro-Government
Published on May 19, 2026

Pacific Partners Call For Safer Workplaces For Women In Regional Campaign

Women in the Pacific deserve workplaces free from violence and harassment. This is the core theme of a regional call to action online video campaign launching today led by the Fiji Women's Rights Movement along with the Business Coalition for Women …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on May 14, 2026

ILO and European Union launch project to promote decent work and prevent child and forced labour in Turkmenistan

EU-funded ILO project will support national efforts to strengthen labour standards and address child labour and forced labour with a focus on the cotton sector. 13 May 2026 – ASHGABAT (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership …

Source: News Central Asia - Pending
Published on May 14, 2026

ILO statement doesn't diminish global recognition of migrant worker system - Bestinet 5 h ago ⋅ 8

Bestinet Sdn Bhd, which is in the spotlight over a new migrant worker processing system for the government, has responded to the International Labour Organization’s statement regarding the Foreign Worker Centralised Management System (FWCMS). In its …

Source: Malaysiakini - Center-left
Published on May 20, 2026

Dollar stronger on growing Fed rate hike bets

The US dollar is holding positive ground near 99.15 in early European trading on Tuesday, bolstered by the unclear geopolitical situation. Traders digested President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would “hold off” an attack on Iran scheduled for …

Source: Financial Mirror - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2026

Iran Conflict May Threaten Over 40 Million Jobs – UN

The UN’s International Labour Organization (ILO) warned Monday that a US-Israeli war on Iran could result in over 40 million job losses worldwide next year, with Arab countries expected to suffer the most. The ILO said the war has led to higher energy …

Source: Caspian Post - Indeterminate
Published on May 13, 2026

France's unemployment rate rises to 8.1 pct in Q1 2026

PARIS, May 13 (Xinhua) -- France's unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage point to 8.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026, reaching its highest level since the first quarter of 2021, the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 19, 2026

Pacific partners launch regional push for safer workplaces for women

[Photo: FILE] Women in the Pacific must be guaranteed workplaces free from violence, harassment and discrimination. That is the central message of a new regional online video campaign launched today by the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement, in partnership with …

Source: FBC News - Indeterminate
Published on May 20, 2026

Prime Minister receives Deputy US Trade Representative

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung received Ambassador Rick Switzer, Deputy US Trade Representative, in Hanoi on May 20, during his working visit to Vietnam. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung (R) and Ambassador Rick Switzer, Deputy US Trade Representative, in Hanoi …

Source: Vietnam Pictorial - Pending
Published on May 13, 2026

ILO says it never endorsed Bestinet's FWCMS 3 h ago ⋅ 9

The International Labour Organization (ILO) denied that it has endorsed Bestinet Sdn Bhd’s Foreign Worker Centralised Management System (FWCMS). In a statement on May 11, the United Nations agency clarified that the FWCMS was not recognised by the UN …

Source: Malaysiakini - Center-left
Published on May 13, 2026

The Institute of Health and Aemet will join forces to reinforce labor safety against heat in outdoor jobs

The National Institute for Safety and Health at Work (Insst) and the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) have announced this Tuesday a joint research project aimed at strengthening the prevention of risks derived from high temperatures in outdoor …

Source: Democrata - Neutral
Published on May 11, 2026

Could labour costs be quietly affecting hiring in South Africa?

John Botha|Published 6 hours ago By John Botha South Africa's unemployment rate hovers above 33%. Every serious economic conversation in this country, eventually returns to the same urgent question: how do we create more jobs? Yet sitting quietly in …

Source: IOL - Indeterminate
Published on May 12, 2026

ILO denies recognising Bestinets foreign worker system

Last month, Bestinet Sdn Bhd’s solicitors said the FWCMS received the United Nations World Summit Award in 2017, describing it as global validation of the system it developed and operates. PETALING JAYA: The International Labour Organization (ILO) has …

Source: Free Malaysia Today - Indeterminate
Published on May 19, 2026

Egypt launches ‘Productive Villages’ pilot to build small factories in rural communities

Egypt is exploring the establishment of small and medium-sized factories within villages as part of the new “Productive Villages” initiative, designed to harness local resources and create jobs. The pilot phase will be rolled out in two governorates in …

Source: Daily News Egypt - Pro-Government

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 12:12 GMT

ILO Says Mideast Crisis Could Erase 38M Jobs by 2027

(MENAFN) The escalating Middle East conflict is casting a long shadow over the world's workforce, threatening tens of millions of jobs and wiping trillions of dollars from global labor incomes, the International Labor Organization (ILO) cautioned …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

ISF launches practical social rights guidelines for seed production

New document provides sector-wide, pre-competitive guidelines to help seed companies, suppliers, and growers strengthen responsible labor practices LISBON, PORTUGAL, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Seed Federation (ISF) has …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 21:56 GMT

Monetary Policy Report - April 2026

Monetary Policy Overview The conflict in the Middle East has changed the outlook for inflation in the UK. The disruption the conflict has caused to energy supplies has led to a sharp rise in global energy prices. The immediate effects are already being …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 16:55 GMT

Minister Nomakhasazana Meth: SADC Employment and Labour Sector Senior Officials Meeting

Madam Angele Makombo Ntumba, the SADC Deputy Executive Secretary for Regional Integration, Mr. Yitna Getachew, Director of the Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa, International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Mr Alexio Musindo, Pretoria Director of …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 00:17 GMT

Employment and Labour hosts National Occupational Health and Safety conference, 17 to 19 Mar

The Department of Employment and Labour will, in the coming week, get together experts for a three-day National Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) conference 2026. The conference is set to discuss mechanisms to promote compliance and to reimagine the …

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Published on May 11, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

VALLOUREC CONFIRMS ITS PLATINUM MEDAL FROM ECOVADIS FOR SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE

VALLOUREC CONFIRMS ITS PLATINUM MEDAL FROM ECOVADIS FOR SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE Meudon (France), May 11, 2026 – Vallourec, a world leader in premium seamless tubular solutions, announced today that it has once again confirmed a Platinum medal from …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 14:40 GMT

Global Labor Market Conference 2026 Concludes with ILO Participation and Strong International Engagement

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The third edition of the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC) concluded yesterday in Riyadh, bringing together policymakers, ministers, international organizations, business leaders, and …

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Published on February 16, 2026 - 16:19 GMT

Media Advisory: Steelworkers plan parallel trip to Mexico during labour-excluded “Team Canada” trade mission

TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the federal government bringing a “Team Canada” trade delegation to Mexico this week – excluding any labour representation – members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) are making a parallel trip to join …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

Compliance Integration in 2026 for Aviation HR teams

As aviation scales in 2026, HR partners are vital to integrate complex fatigue risk management and cross-border compliance into resilient workforce strategies. KALKARA, MALTA, May 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Compliance Integration in 2026 for …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 21, 2026 - 06:32 GMT

New Zealand real estate agents recognised amongst top international performers

NEW ZEALAND, May 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eXp New Zealand has announced that New Zealand real estate agents have been recognised amongst the top-performing agents within eXp Realty’s international network, highlighting the growing strength …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 06:23 GMT

Australian real estate agents recognised as top international performers

AUSTRALIA, May 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eXp Australia has announced that Australian real estate agents have been recognised as the top-performing agents within eXp Realty’s international network, highlighting the growing strength and …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

+120 New Job Opportunities: IntouchCX Expands Hiring in Athens

This initiative reflects the growing demand for multilingual CX talent in Greece and IntouchCX’s continued investment in creating long term career opportunities ATHENS, GREECE, May 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Greece continues to strengthen …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

Who’s Ahead in the Solar Engineering, Procurement, And Construction (EPC) Market? Competitive Insights for 2026

The Business Research Company’s Solar Engineering, Procurement, And Construction (EPC) Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The solar …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

Competitive Trends in the Shop Fitting Material Market: What Sets Leaders Apart

The Business Research Company’s Shop Fitting Material Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The shop fitting material market is …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

Retail E-Commerce Market 2026: Mapping the Competitive Ecosystem

The Business Research Company’s Retail E-Commerce Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The retail e-commerce market is dominated …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

How Companies Compete in the Energy-Based Aesthetic Devices Market: Insights into Market Leadership

The Business Research Company’s Energy-Based Aesthetic Devices Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The energy-based aesthetic …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

Private Tutoring Market: Key Players Strengthening Their Market Position

The Business Research Company’s Private Tutoring Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The private tutoring market is dominated …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

Companion Diagnostics Market 2026: Firms Competing Through Innovation and Market Reach

The Business Research Company’s Companion Diagnostics Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The companion diagnostics market is …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

From Leaders to Challengers: Competitive Dynamics in the Botulinum Toxin Market

The Business Research Company’s Botulinum Toxin Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The botulinum toxin market is dominated by …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

Clean And Renewable Energy Market: Key Players Navigating Competitive Pressures and Opportunities

The Business Research Company’s Clean And Renewable Energy Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The clean and renewable energy …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

Competitive Landscape of the Autonomous Trains Market: A Look at Market Leaders

The Business Research Company’s Autonomous Trains Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The autonomous train market is dominated …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

Battle for Dominance in the K12 Education Market: Leading Firms Compared

The Business Research Company’s K12 Education Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The k12 education market is dominated by a …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

Resuscitation Devices Market Competitive Outlook: Strategic Moves of Leading Players

The Business Research Company’s Resuscitation Devices Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The resuscitation devices market is …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

Competitive Positioning in the Flat Steel Market: Who’s Gaining Ground?

The Business Research Company’s Flat Steel Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The flat steel market is dominated by the mix of …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on May 21, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

Aircraft Nacelle And Thrust Reverser Market Dynamics: Competitive Shifts Among Global Industry Players

The Business Research Company’s Aircraft Nacelle And Thrust Reverser Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The aircraft nacelle …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 21, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

Anti-Static Films Market Insights: How Companies Are Competing Across Key Segments

The Business Research Company’s Anti-Static Films Global Market Report 2026 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The anti-static films market is dominated …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 04:13 GMT

Solaren Renewable Energy Sponsors EPCALM Hope Gala 2026 for Leukemia Patients

Solaren Renewable Energy Solutions Corp joins UNILAB at the EPCALM Hope Gala 2026 dinner concert at Solaire Resort North, Quezon City QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES, May 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Solaren Renewable Energy Solutions Corp (SOLAREN …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 23:37 GMT

Sisterhood Sleuths Magazine Empowers the Next Generation Worldwide

Teen readers worldwide can now explore mysteries, culture, inspiration, and creative adventures in one immersive platform. UPLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Created for curious minds, future leaders, and young people who dare …

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