New social security law raises labour costs in China

China's new Social Insurance Law, promulgated in 2010, came into effect in July. No previous...

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ANC dilemmas shape South Africa's governance path

Leading political sociologist Lawrence Schlemmer's death was announced yesterday. The ANC-led...

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Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's government has announced that it will work toward joining the...

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The informal, non-farm sector plays a significant role in the Indian economy, accounting for over...

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The temporary withdrawal of exclusively black business and professional organisations last month...

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Since 1995, workers have launched over 3,000 strikes to demand better wages, employment benefits...

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Prior to the recession, European governments were making a concerted effort to reduce early exit...

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Russia has a modern, urban economy with a highly educated workforce, raising questions about why...

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President Michael Sata yesterday ordered cancellation of Finance Bank's sale to South Africa's...

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The latest technical meeting on a proposed EU economic partnership agreement (EPA) with West...

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