The Malaysian government has initiated a ‘recalibration’ of undocumented foreign workers in its country that will benefit Nepalis who have been working there without proper papers
When a Migrant Worker Suffers Injury Abroad: A Shared Information Support System Regionally Will Help Returnees
Regional cooperation could begin with practical comparisons. Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India and other labour-sending countries can exchange working solutions without pretending their systems or bilateral agreements are identical.
The Power, Potential, and Unrealised Promise, of South Asia
South Asia, for all its faults and constraints, is the fastest-growing economic region in the world this year. It is also home to the Commonwealth’s largest three countries in terms of population, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, representing just under two billion citizens, the majority under 30-years old.
From Remittances to Investments: Why Every State Should Build a Stronger Partnership with Overseas Indians
Overseas Indians possess both the financial capacity and the desire to invest, yet many promising projects are abandoned because of fragmented procedures, multiple government approvals and the absence of a single accountable institution to guide investors from concept to completion.
Bangladesh's Expatriate Card: A New Chapter in Migrant Financial Security
The Expatriate Card will be a source of recognition to millions of Bangladeshi remittance warriors and a sign of gratitude from the State for their support to the nation's development.
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Former Gurkha soldier in UK nominated for British award
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The 'samosa caucus' in US Congress remains unchanged
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New labour laws in Gulf countries to ease Nepali migrant workers' woes
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Indian Americans hail Kamala Harris election as a vindication; expect more representation in administration
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Joe Biden's Covid adviser Murthy's family hails from Karnataka village
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India's science ministers holds policy consultation with scientific diaspora
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India has bipartisan support; more Indian Americans expected in Biden Administration: GOPIO
One of the oldest Indian American community organisations has said there is unlikely to be any change in US policy towards India with the coming of the Biden Administration since both countries have become "close partners" and both have "common interests"
ASEI to organise 2020 annual convention on emerging technologies
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President-elect Biden refers to Harris as South Asian, not Indian
While praising his running mate Kamala Harris as “a fantastic vice president,” US president-elect Joe Biden avoided calling her “Indian” and instead referred to her as “South Asian.”
