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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Ijm - The Untold Story

The practice of forced labour hides in plain sight

Thailand hosts about 4.1 million migrant workers, registered and unregistered alike. They build buildings, staff factories, harvest fields, crew fishing boats and tend homes. They keep labour costs competitive and fill shortages that no domestic workforce can. Without them, Thailand's economy would falter.

Bangkok Post

Why a proposed merger to create Malaysia’s largest construction conglomerate fell apart

Sunway’s $2.77 billion bid for IJM collapses after failing to secure enough shares, amid valuation disputes, political pressure, and corruption probes.

Fortune

Destitute survivors of south-east Asia’s cyberscam farms an ‘international crisis’

Not enough support for freed victims, say aid agencies, with growing numbers sleeping on the streets, unable to travel home without passports or money

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Two Southeast Asia 500 companies may merge—forming Malaysia’s largest construction conglomerate

The proposed merger, announced on Jan. 12 by Sunway president Anuar Taib, will form an entity with a combined market capitalization of $11.7 billion, surpassing current leader Gamuda Berhad, valued at $7.2 billion.

Fortune

3 Specialty Chemical Stocks for Innovative Materials

The specialty chemical industry is growing steadily as chemical products are the base products for many industrial sectors. Hence, it could be wise to buy top specialty chemicals stocks, LyondellBasell Industries (LYB), Innospec (IOSP), and NewMarket Corp (NEU) for innovative materials. Read more.

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Ex-Giant Mark Herzlich working to end modern-day slavery

Retired New York Giants LB Mark Herzlich has joined the International Justice Mission in an effort to end modern-day slavery.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Trey Burton threw the Philly Special and then overcame the anxiety that followed

PHILADELPHIA — Trey Burton threw a touchdown pass in the Super Bowl nine months earlier, seemingly making him the best option on the Chicago Bears to run a similar trick play midway through the 2018 season. The coaching staff introduced the formation — which closely resembled the “Philly Special” —…

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