Global Garments, a garment factory in Chittagong, Bangladesh, supplying Amazon and Kohl’s, closed in October 2020 leaving 1,200 workers without an income. Global Garments had been unionized since 1984 ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh: Campaign group alleges union-busting at factory supplying Amazon, Kohl’s
Global Garments, a garment factory in Chittagong, Bangladesh, supplying Amazon and Kohl’s, closed in October 2020 leaving 1,200 workers without an income. Global Garments had been unionized since 1984 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Positive vibe’ driving optimism in Qatar’s commercial sector, says business council official
Qatar’s commercial sector is witnessing a “positive vibe” after a rise in market activity due to the gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions in the country, according to the president of the ... ( read original story ...)
China Roundup: What’s going on with China’s data security clampdown?
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch’s China Roundup, a digest of recent events shaping the Chinese tech landscape and what they mean to people in the rest of the world. More details of China's new ... ( read original story ...)
US-China tech war: who is the little-known Chinese firm in the crosshairs of US for alleged cyberattacks?
Hainan Xiandun is alleged to be behind targeted cyberattacks on the US and other countries between 2011 and 2018. ( read original story ...)
For Japan’s Gen Z, anxiety-ridden pandemic Olympics mar a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ moment
The Tokyo Olympics are not inspiring Japan's fatalistic Gen Z. The young are coping with COVID-19, empty stadiums and economic stagnation ... ( read original story ...)
What are the hacking accusations against China?
Several countries accuse ‘cyber actors’ backed by Beijing of hacking the Microsoft Exchange email server, as allegations of Chinese cyberattacks mount. ( read original story ...)
Ugandan weightlifter who fled pre-Olympics training found in central Japan
Julius Ssekitoleko left behind his luggage and a note saying he wanted to stay in Japan and work, officials said. ( read original story ...)
A Ugandan weightlifter who fled pre-Olympics training saying he didn’t want to return to his country has been found in central Japan
Ugandan weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko, 20, had left a note saying he wanted to stay in Japan and work instead of returning to Uganda. ( read original story ...)
Tamim ton leads Bangladesh to ODI series sweep of Zimbabwe
Captain Tamim Iqbal hit his fastest century in one-day international cricket as Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to complete a 3-0 series whitewash on Tuesday. Tamim shared an opening stand of ... ( read original story ...)