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Remittance: Lifeblood of Nepal's Economy, Foreign Minister |
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NEPAL 27 Jan: Speaking at a program held in the capital today, Nepal's Foreign Minister, Mrs. Sahana Pradhan has said that the nation's reeling economy is being provided with life by the remittance pouring into the country from various countries across the globe.
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Jordan 'Abuse' Spurs Filipino Ban |
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By Crispin Thorold
AMMAN 24 Jan: The Philippines has banned its citizens from going to Jordan to work amid claims of widespread abuse of domestic staff by Jordanian employers. |
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Ministers Adopt Abu Dhabi Declaration |
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By Subramani Dharmarajan ABU DHABI 23 Jan: The first ever ministerial consultations between Asian countries importing and exporting labour Tuesday adopted the "Abu Dhabi Declaration" that spelt out four key partnership broadly aimed at preventing exploitation of workers at origin and destination.
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Malaysia to cut 500,000 foreign workers by 2009 |
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KUALA LUMPUR 20 Jan, 2008: The Malaysian government is planning to send home up to 500,000 foreign workers by 2009 in a bid to force employers here to hire locals, according to a report on Sunday.
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New Insurance for Domestic Workers |
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By V.P. SUJATA
PUTRAJAYA 17 Jan, 2008: Employers will have to make sure their foreign maids are insured under a new scheme to be launched by the Government at the end of the month.
The annual RM75 takaful insurance coverage to be administered by a government-linked company will cover accidents, death and healthcare.
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