Foreign domestic workers work close to the line of minimum wage in many Southeast Asian countries. However, the main challenges came from the lack of protection under domestic labor laws and many grey legal areas that are not covered in workers‘ contracts, if any exist in the first place.
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Read MoreGiven recent turmoil, there is an urgency for the Middle East to diversify its economy away from oil. This article is the first of a two-part series, and seeks to demonstrate how regional instability in Arab nations can harm their oil production and, consequently, the global oil market.
Read MoreAt the 45th International Conference, Business Today had the pleasure of speaking with Frederico Menino, a Schwarzman Scholars admissions officer, and Sarah Mortell, a graduate of the program, on how interested candidates can apply and how the program has evolved since its creation.
Read MoreNate Massari is the co-founder and managing partner of Rumpus Therapeutics, a company devoted to combining business with research to help contribute towards the development of drugs and medicines targeted specifically at curing diseases in children.
Read MoreProposals from progressive candidates Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren for a government-based healthcare plan have taken fire from Republicans and Democrats alike, an unusual point of agreement for the two parties in the political climate of today’s America. Here’s why.
Read MoreIan Blasco discusses his experiences in private equity with Business Today.
Read MoreChina’s anti-desertification programs come with environmental—and economic—benefits.
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Read MoreAs the biggest companies in Silicon Valley come under fire for dubious practices and major scandals, everyone’s asking the same question about creating effective regulation: who we gonna call? The answer: Trustbusters!
With the profitability and share prices of major gig economy companies like Uber and Lyft plunging, the fate of AirBnB, which plans to go public in 2020, remains uncertain. However, AirBnB’s fate may be different.
Read MoreAmidst the growing urgency to address the global climate crisis, many fashion retailers are seeking to lessen their environmental footprints. However, sustainability in fashion relies not only on sourcing, but also on changing consumer attitudes towards clothing.
Read MoreFor the past two decades, the rise of tech companies has been remarkable. However, antitrust rhetoric in political circles may mean we are seeing the beginning of the end for large tech giants.
Read MoreDuolingo has just added two new endangered languages to its free educational app. In this article, Anne Wen examines the implications of Duolingo’s pivot to endangered languages.
Read MoreDan Doctoroff speaks to his experience serving New York City and the new challenges he tackles at Sidewalk Labs, focusing on growth, investment, and security for smart cities.
Read MoreFrida Polli, CEO and Founder of pymetrics, explains why algorithmic specificity matters in the future of AI-based recruiting and how to create a flexible work culture that won’t negatively impact productivity.
Read MoreDisney’s releases of Star Wars films in China have been remarkable duds at the overseas box office, despite great successes like Avengers: Endgame in the country. Why has this been?
Read MoreAlex Gounares is the founder and CEO of Polyverse Corporation, a cyber security company focused on protecting software from cyberattacks using moving target defense technologies. He spoke to Business Today about the fundamental economics of cybersecurity.
Read MoreMax Makeev is the Co-Founder of Owl Labs and the creator of Meeting Owl -- a smart 360° video conferencing camera that aims to serve as a bridge between the 40 million office conference rooms around the world. Owl Labs is disrupting the way firms get things done, and is taking connectivity to a new level.
Read MorePrateek Swain is the co-founder and CEO of GreenTiger, a startup that seeks to provide Indian citizens with the ability to invest in US capital markets with zero commission trades. In this exclusive interview, Prateek shares how the idea came together and advice for other student entrepreneurs looking to apply to Y Combinator and break into the startup world.
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