Asia Compact | 16.05.2013, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 16.05.2013 | 18:00 UTC Asia Labor Market Cambodian factory deaths shine spotlight on conditions The deaths of at least two Cambodian workers and injuries sustained by 10 colleagues at a shoe factory southwest of Phnom Penh once more shine a light on conditions in the global garment manufacturing industry. More rights for textile workers Adidas rolls out SMS campaign to improve working conditions Owner of collapsed Bangladesh garment factory building arrested Cambodia's textile workers demand better working conditions Health Weight loss surgery a growing fad in India With obesity on the rise, India is emerging as one of the fastest-growing centers in the billion-dollar global market for stomach-shrinking, or bariatric surgery. Losing Weight through Surgery – an interview with Dr. Martin Strik Too much meat and alcohol Medications for an underestimated global threat Competition A market with a future - Taiwan Taiwan is dwarfed by China - in size, population and economic output - but as China's economy goes though a rough patch, Taiwan's economy is expected to grow 3.5 percent. Germany helps Taiwan transition to green energy Amid construction boom, Taiwan struggles to preserve biodiversity Taiwan moves from coal to wind power China, Japan! Taiwan has something to say Conflict Alone among enemies in Afghanistan The Bundeswehr is packing up and withdrawing from Afghanistan. Threatened by Taliban and unemployment, local Afghan employees feel abandoned and fear for their safety. Uncertainty looms over the future of Afghan press Germany prepares its military for the 21st century Washington fuelling graft in Afghanistan Germany to close two bases in northern Afghanistan More DW More DW DW is turning 60 - Celebrate with us! Let your creativity flow and upload your photographic birthday present to us by May 30. There are plenty of great prizes to win. The best and most original photos will be published online at www.dw.de/mydw.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2013