Government and Trade
Cambodian Factory Collapse Details Emerge
The official death toll has been reduced to two workers but it might rise. One of the deceased might have been under the age of 16.
— May 17, 2013
Retail Apparel Prices Fall in April
The overall CPI fell 0.4 percent last month, as gas prices dipped.
— May 16, 2013
Amid Bangladesh Fallout, Cambodian Factory Collapses
Shoe factory floor falls in, killing at least three.
— May 16, 2013
Splits Develop Over Bangladesh Safety Plans
More European brands and retailers joined the Bangladesh fire and safety accord with unions on Wednesday, while the divisions grew among American companies.
— May 16, 2013
Japan Q1 GDP Growth Surges
The country's economic growth comes as luxury players release encouraging sales figures out of the country.
— May 15, 2013
Group Seeks Ban on Uzbekistan Cotton Imports
The International Labor Rights Forum filed a formal complaint on Wednesday with U.S. Customs and Border Protection because of the country’s use of forced labor.
— May 15, 2013
