East Asia
Taiwan, China moves forced labour prevention closer to the centre of trade risk
New guidance from labour authorities signals a wider shift: migrant worker protection is no longer only a social compliance issue, but part ...SHEIN’s US$1.4 billion Guangdong pledge is more than a factory story
SHEIN has announced that it will invest more than 10 billion yuan, about US$1.45 billion, over the next three years to strengthen ...From China+1 to Vietnam+1 — and now what comes next for APAC supply chains?
The old debate asked one question: “Which country is the next China?” That is no longer the right question. A more useful ...Japan’s 2026–2030 NAP: why the new plan matters for responsible supply chains
Japan closed its first National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights (2020–2025) with a clear message: the “business and human ...Strategic preparation for social audits in Japan: what suppliers should do, and what buyers must ...
Social audits are routine in many manufacturing hubs. A site can receive a notification, pull the last audit file, and move straight ...The “White-Collar” Trap: Japan’s Newest Forced Labour Risk Hides in Plain Sight
A quiet crisis is unfolding in Japan within the "Gijinkoku" visa category—a residence status intended for high-skilled professionals that is rapidly becoming ...
The Asia Pacific Responsible Supply Chain Desk serves as a strategic resource hub dedicated to helping businesses navigate complex regional regulations while integrating ethical labor practices and environmental sustainability into their core operations.
