Asia | China | Business

Trend: Girls lured into job interview rape traps

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A few days ago, a young woman named Xiaomei was lured into a supposed job interview through a popular online chat tool. Her interviewer then allegedly attempted to sexually assault her. Police say that it is common for young women to be lured into meeting in person through popular chat tools like Moumou and Weixin. Authorities remind students to verify the identity of their contact, even though online job searches are more convenient. They have also been advised not to meet with strangers alone.
Asia | Cambodia | Business

Cambodian garment workers rise up and face a crackdown

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An estimated 700,000 workers in Cambodia sew and package over $5 billion worth of clothing, textiles and shoes every year — constituting a third or more of the country’s GDP. It’s a powerful sector and, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW), one riddled with abuse. The report finds that in factories, workers — nearly all of them young women — are paid a pittance. Many are forced to work double and triple shifts, kept on temporary contracts and face retaliation when they try to unionize or become pregnant.