Danish footwear company shuts Vietnam factory, 1,600 workers lose jobs

VNExpress - Nov 3, 2026

ECCO Vietnam halted production at its factory in Bau Bang Commune of Ho Chi Minh City on Monday afternoon to begin dissolution procedures.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police on Monday vowed to pursue “every lead” until former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag is captured after police officers failed to find him in a poultry farm in Lamut, Ifugao, on Sunday. “Every lead will be pursued, every lawful opportunity will be acted upon, and we

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COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — A faction of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) led by former Cotabato City Mayor Muslimin Sema has denied protecting Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, saying there is no verified link between the former Philippine National Police chief and the organization despite his ties to figures associated with the group.

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TABACO CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Mayon evacuees staying at a temporary shelter in Barangay Buang here are struggling with an erratic water supply, forcing them to ration water for their daily needs. The evacuees said water rarely flowed from the faucets, and drums placed near the toilets were often empty. “Drinking water is what we

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BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — An antimining group in this province condemned a regional trial court’s decision to extend a temporary ban on protest barricades blocking public roads leading to mining exploration sites in Kasibu town, saying the order could further restrict residents’ opposition to the project. The court extended the prohibition until Nov. 17.

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