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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

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AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

India could turn H1-B visa restrictions to its advantage

The tightening of the H-1B visa programme through fees and potential policy changes challenges the established model of global talent exchange. (more…)

Deporting irregular Indian immigrants from the US will have blowback

US and Indian authorities have refused to recognise that undocumented immigrants contribute to the host country’s economy.

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Time to stop burning the midnight oil

Irrespective of Indian corporate honchos’ take on longer work weeks, employees need the right to disconnect.

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Confronting India’s silent killer

Preventing silicosis demands integrating technological, public health and sustainable livelihood solutions.

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Cultural norms and combating sexual harassment in Malaysia

Traditional gender roles that emphasise male authority and female submissiveness are stumbling blocks.

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Asbestos: Singapore’s toxic past is catching up with it

The number of cancer cases in Singapore is on the rise even though the hazardous material was banned more than 30 years ago.

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Cancer: the hidden hazard in India’s construction industry

Construction work has been linked to many types of cancer. But more research is needed to understand what causes these conditions and how to best prevent them.

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How our renewables future is built on modern slavery

Podcast: Cobalt mines in Africa are a vital part of the renewable energy supply chain. But at what cost to the people who work in them?

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How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.

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Child trafficking thrives in India despite strong laws

At least 11 million children are trafficked for labour in India. Poor implementation of laws and training of stakeholders hinder efforts to curb the practice.

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Australia’s moment to take on modern slavery

Fifty million people worldwide are trapped in modern slavery, more than half of them in the Asia-Pacific. New laws are forcing greater efforts to stamp it out.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

India could turn H1-B visa restrictions to its advantage

Deporting irregular Indian immigrants from the US will have blowback

Time to stop burning the midnight oil

Confronting India’s silent killer

Cultural norms and combating sexual harassment in Malaysia

Asbestos: Singapore’s toxic past is catching up with it

Cancer: the hidden hazard in India’s construction industry

How our renewables future is built on modern slavery

How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East

Child trafficking thrives in India despite strong laws

Australia’s moment to take on modern slavery

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