India police detains 600 workers, union members as Samsung protests escalate
More than 1,000 workers have disrupted operations and protested in a makeshift tent close to the factory.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Death toll in India's Andhra Pradesh pharma factory blast rises to 17
The fire broke out at a privately held Escientia Advanced Sciences' 40-acre manufacturing unit that was operational since 2019.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Man dies after falling into palm kernel processing machine at Kuala Langat factory
The remains of a man were found in a palm kernel processing machine, after he is believed to have fallen into it, said police.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Op Pintas Mega: Myanmar teen rescued from forced labour
Dozens of foreign workers fled and tried to go into hiding when police conducted an Op Pintas Mega raid at a recycling factory.
Fri Jul 26 2024
China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
By 2030, Thailand aims to convert 30% of its annual production of 2.5 million vehicles into EVs, according to a government plan.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Child labourers at India's Som liquor unit worked 11 hours a day, government says
Child labourers, some aged between 13 and 17, were made to fill and pack liquor bottles and worked long hours.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Nine killed in fireworks factory blast in southern India
At least nine people were killed and 10 injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Fri May 10 2024
Young woman biker run over by trailer in Jalan Klang Utama
JBPM said the victim was dragged for about 20 feet after a trailer collided with her motorcycle near a beverage factory.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Foreigner fatally stabbed for drinking co-worker’s orange juice while breaking fast
Pakistani suspect stabbed Bangladeshi man numerous times with a kitchen knife at a factory workers' hostel.
Wed Mar 20 2024
FACTBOX - What do we know about TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance?
Here is what we know about the Chinese company, which was valued at $268 billion in December.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Gundam Factory Yokohama akan ditutup April ini
GUNDAM Factory Yokohama ialah tarikan pelancong khususnya di kalangan peminat siri anime Mobile Suit Gundam.
Tue Feb 27 2024
10 rushed to hospital after ammonia leak at factory
There was a leak of ammonia gas from the valve of a gas storage tank at a factory in Shah Alam.
Fri Feb 16 2024
Blast at Indian firecracker factory kills 11, dozens injured - Media
At least 174 people were rescued and rushed to hospitals, said divisional commissioner Pawan Kumar Sharma.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Around 20 killed in explosion at Thai firework factory, no survivors found
Police said authorities inspected the site of the firework factory but were yet to find survivors.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Asia's factories squeezed as China's nascent recovery teeters
S.Korea's factory activity fell for 16th straight month while PMIs from Taiwan, Vietnam and Malaysia shows continued declines in activity.
Wed Nov 01 2023