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Oil prices edge down due to increasing economic concerns in Europe and Asia
2016-06-13 01:00:00| Offshore Technology
Oil prices have declined due to rising economic concerns in Europe and Asia, as well as a strong US dollar.
Brown-Forman Australia, New Zealand, SE Asia exec steps down
2016-06-10 16:06:11| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
Brown-Forman has announced that Michael McShane, SVP & managing director for the company's Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia (ANZSEA) unit is to leave the role later this year.
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Renewed calls for Asia garment sector living wage
2016-06-10 15:31:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The Asia Floor Wage Alliance has used the International Labour Conference in Geneva to renew its call for a regional living wage for garment workers across Asia.
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Wildlife Trafficking Needs to Be a Policy Priority in Asia Pacific Before It Is Too Late
2016-06-05 08:35:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Inter Press Service: This year's World Environment Day on June 5 puts the spotlight on the illegal trade in wildlife. The problem has particular significance in Asia, which is the destination for most of the ivory taken from 20,000 to 25,000 elephants and the horns of more than 1,200 rhinos killed in Africa every year. Demand in the region is driven by fast growing middle and upper classes with an appetite for exotic pets, décor, food and fashion. While several iconic species including rhinos, tigers and elephants...
Asia worst offender in global modern slavery rankings
2016-06-03 14:12:04| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Asia has an estimated two-thirds of the total number of people in modern slavery globally, a new report has found, with Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, India and China accounting for nearly 60%.
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