Labor 18 May 2026 The Filipino virtual assistants behind LinkedIn’s “thought leadership” content mill For $7 an hour, virtual assistants use AI tools to write LinkedIn posts and comments on behalf of Western executives. By Michael Beltran
Labor 17 April 2026 Bangladesh’s gig workers are stuck in gas lines as Iran-U.S. war strains fuel supply By Jesmin Papri
Labor 2 April 2026 In the Gulf, GPS jamming leaves delivery drivers navigating blind The war has led to mass GPS-jamming, forcing drivers to rely on memory, landmarks, and phone calls. By Divsha Bhat
Ideas 31 March 2026 Workers around the world are not getting what they want from AI A survey of workers in 60 countries found that a majority of those facing the threat of AI-driven job loss do not trust companies or governments to manage the transition fairly. By Adrian Brown
Innovation 19 March 2026 “It feels like Squid Game”: China’s workers scramble to keep up in the AI race Employees are rushing to learn new tools as layoffs and automation fuel widespread AI anxiety. By Kinling Lo
Innovation 12 March 2026 The Gulf war is reshaping how Asia works The global oil crisis triggered by the U.S.-Iran war is making Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Pakistan, and India get conservative with energy. By Ananya Bhattacharya
Tech Giants 9 February 2026 Silicon Valley can’t import talent like before. So it’s exporting jobs Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and other U.S. tech giants are ramping up India hiring. By Ananya Bhattacharya
Tech Giants 2 February 2026 What it takes to get an H-1B visa in Trump’s America An immigration lawyer explains the behind-the-scenes challenges of getting the coveted U.S. visa in 2026. By Ananya Bhattacharya
Features 27 January 2026 Death of an Indian tech worker A wave of suicides and widespread AI-fueled layoffs reveal a workforce under extreme pressure. By Parth MN
The Rise of AI 22 January 2026 What will tech jobs look like in 2026? Here’s a roundup of research and predictions for tech workers amid the AI revolution. By Itika Sharma Punit
Innovation 21 January 2026 Data workers are being forced to work on-site during earthquakes and typhoons In the Philippines, BPO and AI workers say companies require them to report in person during disasters, citing client demands and safety compliance. By Anita Zhang