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Taiwan has more than 800,000 migrant workers, over half of them in manufacturing, many producing electronics for global brands.

Taiwan has more than 790,000 migrant workers, mainly in manufacturing and long-term care, and about 70% of them come from Indonesia and Vietnam.

Some Asian countries have adopted National Action Plans on Business and Human Rights, but these non-binding frameworks lack enforcement. Since 2025, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia have moved toward mandatory human rights due diligence (HRDD) legislation.