Topic: Labour & Workers — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Japan-based Enterprise United Co-operative Chairman Kazuhiro Hanzaki has expressed admiration for Foreign Minister following discussions linked to a landmark partnership aimed at expanding employment opportunities for Sri Lankan youth in Japan’s electrical engineering sector.
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[2026-01-12 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Employees of the North Western Provincial Council (NWPC) have donated a sum of Rs. 12,249,222, representing one day’s salary, to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by the Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) yesterday strongly warned the public against trusting unofficial social media advertisements or individuals offering foreign jobs, without proper verification, as these are often scams designed to steal money or personal information.
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[2026-01-11 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Nach weltweiter Kritik an sexualisierten Bildern auf der Online-Plattform X des Milliardärs Elon Musk will dessen KI-Unternehmen xAI die Nutzung seines Programms Grok zumindest geringfügig einschränken. xAI teilte den X-Nutzern mit, auf die Funktionen zur Bildgenerierung und -bearbeitung hätten ab sofort nur noch zahlende Abonnenten Zugriff.
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[2026-01-11 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Employees of the North Western Provincial Council have donated Rs. 12,249,222, equivalent to one day’s salary, to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund established to restore livelihoods and support national recovery following the devastation caused by the Ditwah cyclone.
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[2026-01-11 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Economists have cast doubt on the ‘optimistic’ target as educated youth struggle to find work and manufacturing lay-offs neared 80,000
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[2026-01-10 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The government has rolled out a slew of new initiatives, such as improved safety and living conditions and better healthcare access
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[2026-01-10 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 30-year-old who suffered 3 heart attacks, 14 rounds of surgery dresses like a ‘warrior’; is described as the ‘pride of all women’ online
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[2026-01-10 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As part of the government’s national digitalization initiative, bus passengers in Uva Province can now pay fares using bank cards.
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[2026-01-10 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Buff, struggling performer who adheres to a strict ‘non-sexual’ service policy plans to branch out into becoming a swimming buddy
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[2026-01-10 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-10 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Becoming the No 4 economy is a source of pride. Now, the race is on to turn statistical success into 8 million new jobs a year
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[2026-01-10 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-10 07:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Representatives of the European Union's member states in Brussels on Friday cleared the way for the Mercosur free trade agreement with South American countries.
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[2026-01-10 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament yesterday that Sri Lanka’s new integrated labour law, designed to modernise complex laws, encourage investment, and streamline dispute resolution, will be presented to the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) on January 27.
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[2026-01-10 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: L'Union européenne a donné ce vendredi (09.01) son feu vert à l'accord de libre-échange avec le Mercosur, malgré la colère des agriculteurs et l'opposition de la France.
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[2026-01-09 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: नई दिल्ली की राउज एवेन्यू स्थित विशेष सीबीआई कोर्ट ने पूर्व रेल मंत्री व बिहार के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री (सीएम) लालू प्रसाद यादव, उनकी पत्नी व पूर्व सीएम राबड़ी देवी, उनके बेटे व पूर्व डिप्टी सीएम तेजस्वी यादव, पूर्व मंत्री तेज प्रताप यादव, उनकी बेटी मीसा भारती और हेमा यादव सहित 40 से अधिक लोगों के खिलाफ आरोप तय कर दिया है.
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[2026-01-09 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on January 7, 2026, at the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) to create employment opportunities for Sri Lankan youth in Japan’s electrical engineering sector.
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[2026-01-09 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Described by US nonprofit science advocacy organization, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) as a "new low", Donald Trump is planning to withdraw his country from 66 organizations on the grounds that they no longer serve American interests.
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[2026-01-09 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned the US that it is obliged to pay its dues, after the Trump administration announced a withdrawal from dozens of UN agencies.
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[2026-01-09 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has launched ‘CMC Apparel,’ a dedicated workspace designed to support young women in Colombo in gaining employment after completing a year-long NVQ course.
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[2026-01-09 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In Ethiopia, Wang joins African Union leader Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in voicing concerns over US raid on Venezuela
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[2026-01-09 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Political heavyweights, including former city leaders Donald Tsang and Leung Chun-ying, attend memorial service for So, who died on December 13
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[2026-01-09 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Presiden Amerika Serikat (AS) Donald Trump berencana menarik negaranya dari 66 organisasi dunia dengan alasan lembaga-lembaga tersebut tidak lagi melayani kepentingan Amerika. Langkah ini disebut sebagai "titik terendah baru” oleh organisasi advokasi sains nirlaba AS, Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).
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[2026-01-09 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-09 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-09 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chief Government Whip and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament yesterday that if an MP properly reports an issue pertaining to his or her security, the Government will take immediate action in this regard. If an MP, regardless of the ruling party or the opposition, has death threats or other issue pertaining to their security, the Government will pay close attention to it and will take immediate action if it is properly reported.
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[2026-01-09 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Farmers in France blocked roads into Paris on Thursday as they protested against the Mercosur trade deal the European Union hopes to ink with South American countries.
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[2026-01-09 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Court says Wong Lok-tin abused victim’s trust and tried to manipulate her into thinking nothing was wrong with their illicit relationship
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[2026-01-09 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Mit deutlichen Worten hat die Afrikanische Union auf die Entführung von Venezuelas Präsidenten Maduro reagiert. Sie äußerte "große Sorge" und forderte die Achtung von Souveränität, territorialer Integrität und den Grundprinzipien des Völkerrechts. Zugleich sprach sich die AU klar gegen externe militärische Interventionen aus und rief zu einer friedlichen Lösung durch Dialog auf.
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[2026-01-09 01:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The US military's pre-dawn attack in Venezuela on Saturday and the capture of authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, over alleged drug offenses prompted a swift response from the African Union.
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[2026-01-09 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-08 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lee Woo Sing College’s student union is latest group at university to cease operations
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[2026-01-08 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-08 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-08 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More than 61,000 Malaysians gave up their citizenship over the last five years, with officials citing jobs and family ties as key reasons
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[2026-01-08 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The region’s young labour force, rapid urbanisation and emergence as a tech hotspot have made it attractive to investors, analysts say
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[2026-01-08 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ten years ago, Netflix officially entered Hong Kong with a ‘limited’ catalogue amid talk of being a threat to local pay TV service providers
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[2026-01-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Harry Sayers leaving nothing to chance as team seek glory at HSBC SVNS 3 tournament in Dubai
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[2026-01-08 10:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-08 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opener Sahibzada Farhan struck a superb 51 off 36 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes, as Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets with 20 balls to spare in the first T20 International at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium yesterday.
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[2026-01-08 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide driving licences to Sri Lankans in Italy which will be implemented in about a month and the government is working on reaching new agreements to send more Sri Lankans to Italy for jobs, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament yesterday (7).
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[2026-01-08 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Asia and Pacific have been the global growth engine for many decades. From the rebuilding of Japan, Singapore and South Korea post world wars to the more recent developments of ASEAN countries and China, the region has established itself as a global manufacturing hub, fuelled by cheap labour and falling trade costs.
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[2026-01-08 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment said that it was possible to recover a sum of more than Rs. 374.3 million by filing legal action against individuals who engaged in foreign job frauds and operating unlicensed job agencies, in the year 2025.
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[2026-01-08 01:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-01-07 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-07 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment states that it has filed cases against individuals and unlicensed employment agencies involved in foreign employment fraud in the year 2025 and has recovered over Rs. 37.43 million from the victims.
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[2026-01-07 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Dans l'est de la République démocratique du Congo, alors que les affrontements se poursuivent entre l'armée nationale, appuyée par les milices wazalendo, et les rebelles de l'AFC-M23, le président Félix Tshisekedi a effectué, lundi, une visite à Luanda, où il s'est entretenu avec son homologue angolais, João Lourenço, président en exercice de l'Union africaine.
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[2026-01-07 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Raju Kumar works as a delivery worker for Zomato, a leading Indian online food ordering platform, in India's capital, New Delhi.
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[2026-01-07 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Paps reported 2,200 consultations linked to sextortion as of November for the 2025 financial year, with most victims male and aged under 18
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