EU move to ban forced labor goods poses a test for Southeast Asia
By DW
09 April 2023 |
4:34 pm
The proposed legislation is causing consternation in Southeast Asia, where local businesses are currently working to adapt to the EU regulations on the environment and sustainability.
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