Nepal no country for expats� spouses? Kathmandu, December 4 Expatriates in Nepal have been facing difficulty bringing their spouses into the country owing to lack of legal provision, which could dissuade skilled foreign workers from coming to work in Nepal and also dent the flow of... 05 Dec, 2019
Govt starts process of sending workers to Japan from April Kathmandu, December 21 Owing to its reputation of being a safe and reliable destination for migrant workers, the government has started formal negotiations with Japan to supply Nepali workers. Earlier, the Ministry of Labour, Employment and... 22 Dec, 2018
Nepal, Japan move closer to ink labour pact Kathmandu, November 18 Owing to its reputation of being a safe and reliable destination for migrant workers, the government has started holding discussions with concerned Japanese authorities to sign a bilateral labour agreement. The government... Travel 19 Nov, 2018
In controversial shift,�Japan�aims to open door wider for foreign blue-collar workers TOKYO: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet approved draft legislation on Friday to open the door to more overseas blue-collar workers in sectors grappling with labour shortages, a controversial policy shift in immigration-shy Japan. Japan's... Women 02 Nov, 2018
As Modi prepares for Trump meeting, US expected to OK India drone purchase NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON: The United States is expected to authorize India's purchase of a naval variant of the Predator drone, a source familiar with the situation said on Thursday, ahead of a visit next week by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to try... Women 23 Jun, 2017
India eyes breakthrough on US surveillance drones ahead of Modi trip NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON: India is pushing for US approval of its request to buy a naval variant of the Predator drone, officials said, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi tries to revitalize relations with Washington when he meets President Donald Trump... Women 22 Jun, 2017
Dubai faces gradual exodus of expatriate workers DUBAI: Construction worker Bilal is in a happy mood as he takes his lunch break sitting next to an artificial lake near Dubai's showpiece Mall of the Emirates. But he admits anxiety about the end of his contract in one year's time, when the... 06 Dec, 2009
Malaysia spells troubles for foreign workforce KATHMANDU: Malaysia has ordered business companies in the country to hire locals, who have lost their jobs due to global financial crisis, instead of foreign workers. “Malaysian companies must hire locals hereafter,” Home Minister... 21 Aug, 2009
New US legislation for ‘undocumented’ workers AgenciesNew York, May 16:Seven influential US lawmakers have introduced bipartisan comprehensive immigration legislation designed to strengthen border security and enforcement of immigration laws and reduce the flow of illegal immigrants by offering... 16 May, 2005
