Asian migrant workers in the Gulf region are exploring stablecoins for remittances. This move comes as fears of US sanctions related to the Iran war threaten to disrupt traditional money transfer channels.

Millions of South Asian migrant workers in Gulf petro-monarchies are facing dire circumstances, caught between regional conflicts and their reliance on remittances, making escape difficult.

Finnish police have concluded an investigation into a Helsinki cleaning company, charging it with exploiting over 20 Asian migrant workers who allegedly paid thousands of euros for jobs.

Migrant workers from Southeast Asia are reportedly grappling with challenging and uncertain prospects in the Middle East.