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Academia 1 month ago

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Trump's new tariffs are an opportunity to fight back

Once again, President Donald Trump is subverting domestic and international law in an effort to seize a larger fraction of global value and supply chains, this time on the hypocritical pretext of forced labor.

Economy 1 month ago

China expresses 'serious concern' over latest US trade restrictions

Beijing condemned the duties imposed on China and 59 other countries over alleged forced labor concerns, and warned Washington against waging a trade war.

Economy 1 month ago

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Indonesia seeks better US tariff terms after 10% forced-labor duty

Business groups warned that export-oriented manufacturers are likely to bear the brunt of the new tariff regime, particularly those heavily dependent on the US market.

Academia 4 months ago

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C188 on paper, C188 at sea: Translating ratification into reality

Ratifying the ILO’s fishing convention is a diplomatic milestone for Indonesia, but translating paper promises into real protections for fishers requires dismantling deep-seated legal and bureaucratic barriers.

Academia 4 months ago

Inside the economics of Southeast Asia’s scam centers

At the core of scam compounds is a system of paid but forced labor.

Academia 5 months ago

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US probe puts Indonesia’s nickel industry in the crosshairs

As the US pivots toward aggressive trade probes over concerns of forced labor, Indonesia’s nickel industry finds itself at a critical crossroads where only radical transparency can secure its place in the global EV supply chain.

Archipelago 1 year ago

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Thai police rescue former Indramayu councilor trafficked to Myanmar

Robiin was trafficked in September 2023 after applying for a job with a textile company in Thailand. He said he saw the job advertisement on Facebook and was attracted by its high salary.

Academia 1 year ago

Why Indonesia should join the Minerals Security Partnership

The MSP will likely be the single largest opportunity in the coming years to establish significant economic linkages outside of China for Indonesia’s burgeoning nickel industry.

Economy 1 year ago

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US says ‘forced labor’ designation for RI nickel won’t prompt sanctions

The United States Department of Labor has added Indonesian nickel to a list of commodities it “has reason to believe” involve forced labor, but the US Embassy says inclusion on the list, which also suspects child labor in the archipelago, does not imply sanctions.

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Suu Kyi sentenced to three years for electoral fraud

Suu Kyi was "sentenced to three years' imprisonment with hard labour", a source with knowledge of the case said, adding that the Nobel laureate, 77, appeared to be in good health.

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