Silicon Sweatshops: A promising model

Jonathan Adams and Kathleen E. McLaughlin - China and its neighbors - November 18, 2009 06:54 ET

There's no easy way to police supply chains in Asia. But one US high-tech firm and its Taiwan supplier are taking a creative approach that might just work.

Special report: Silicon Sweatshops

Jonathan Adams and Kathleen E. McLaughlin - China and its neighbors - November 17, 2009 15:05 ET

Despite strict "codes of conduct," labor rights violations are the norm at factories making the world's favorite high-tech gadgets.

What do you think about Silicon Sweatshops?

News Desk - China and its neighbors - November 17, 2009 15:04 ET

Are high-tech supply chains in Asia good business or exploitation? You decide.

Silicon Sweatshops: Shattered dreams

Jonathan Adams - China and its neighbors - November 17, 2009 07:24 ET

Migrant workers making gadgets at Taiwan's high-tech parks sign deals that make them modern-day indentured servants.

Silicon Sweatshops: The China connection

Kathleen E. McLaughlin and Jonathan Adams - China and its neighbors - November 17, 2009 07:22 ET

For migrant workers, an electronics factory job can be a ticket into China's booming middle class. But for many, it turns into a nightmare of poor working conditions and indifferent bosses.

Silicon Sweatshops: Disposable workforce

Jonathan Adams - China and its neighbors - November 17, 2009 07:22 ET

Laid-off Taiwanese workers accuse their firm of violating industry codes even when times were good.

A World of Trouble: Is the nightmare over?

Thomas Mucha - Commerce - October 14, 2009 13:35 ET

With signs of economic recovery finally emerging, here's where things stand in 20 countries around the world.

Clean burning stoves in Vietnam

Matt Steinglass - Vietnam - October 3, 2009 11:05 ET

News analysis: Malaysian model drinks beer, asks to be caned

Thomas Mucha - Commerce - August 24, 2009 06:25 ET

The wacky story of the week comes from, where else, Asia?

Meet the economic gangsters

Mark Scheffler - Commerce - August 12, 2009 09:03 ET

Economic gangsters come in all shapes and sizes — they're Asian dictators and Somali pirates.

Fears of a nuclear Burma

Patrick Winn - Thailand - July 22, 2009 12:15 ET

The evidence, the conspirators and one "very concerned" Hillary Clinton

Kerry: "We are going to take a hard look at Afghanistan"

John Aloysius Farrell - Diplomacy - July 10, 2009 14:21 ET

In an interview, Sen. John F. Kerry recalls his appearance at Vietnam hearings and says he will hold them on Afghanistan.

Hydropower projects drying up central Vietnam's water supplies

VietNamNet - Vietnam - July 6, 2009 13:41 ET

VietNamNet Bridge reports on the environmental consequences of a rapid build-up.

The biggest cave in the world

VietNamNet - Vietnam - July 6, 2009 13:33 ET

VietNamNet Bridge reports on what some subterranean scientists are calling "the find of the century."

All-electric, all-Texas

Matt Steinglass - Vietnam - June 22, 2009 07:25 ET

Video: How a high-tech electric engine from the Lone Star State could change the face of Vietnam.

Footloose in Hanoi

Matt Steinglass - Vietnam - June 21, 2009 09:41 ET

Faced with a rise in drugs and prostitution, Vietnam bans .... dancing?

A World of Trouble, the sequel

Thomas Mucha - Commerce - June 15, 2009 06:40 ET

Special Report: It's still ugly out there.

VietNamNet: Help wanted?

VietNamNet - Vietnam - May 13, 2009 08:30 ET

Recruitment leaflets seeking workers are appearing in Ho Chi Minh City.

Crisis puts migrant workers in a bind

Bruce I. Konviser - Czech Republic - April 22, 2009 11:39 ET

Some Vietnamese paid so much to get to Prague, it's impossible for them to return home.