They are lines in the payroll ledger of a Cambodian baby clothing factory, invisible lives near the bottom of the global economy. There is Phan Oem, 53, who says she clocked up to 76 hours a week ...

Technology can help accelerate the value manufacturing creates in the world. Companies that invest in technology and "smart factory" initiatives see a 10% to 12% gain in output, utilization and ...

What We Found: A payroll sheet for one Cambodian factory reveals few people making that much, even after years on the job. What Nike Says: The world’s largest sports apparel maker says its suppliers ...

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This article by Zung Ring was originally published on May 27, 2025, on The Irrawaddy, an independent news website in Myanmar that has been exiled in Thailand since the military coup in 2021. An edited ...