Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
Hong Kong Falls Into Recession; Protesters Defy Mask Ban on Halloween
The Chinese territory’s economy shrank sharply in recent months, officials said on a day when the traditional wearing of masks became especially provocative.
Hong Kong Falls Into Recession as Protesters Dress Up for Halloween
The Chinese territory’s economy shrank sharply in recent months, officials said on a day when wearing masks became politically provocative.
Britain Hasn’t Named 39 Dead in a Truck. But in Vietnam, They Know.
For the poor in Vietnam, human smuggling offers a chance at a better life. “If an electrical pole had legs, it would go too.”
In Argentina Election, Leftists Savor Victory Over Incumbent
President Mauricio Macri was defeated by a ticket that included former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in the No. 2 spot.
In Argentina Election, Leftists Savor Victory Over Incumbent
President Mauricio Macri was defeated by a ticket that included former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in the No. 2 spot.
What You Need to Know About the Unrest in Chile
One of Latin America’s most prosperous and politically stable countries is being rocked by protests and looting amid a reckoning over inequality.
China’s Economic Growth Slows as Challenges Mount
The U.S. trade war is only part of the problem, as Beijing grapples with weakening investment and falling car sales.
Tariffs Won’t Stop Turkey’s Invasion of Syria, Analysts Warn
Earlier sanctions had already all but blocked Turkish steel makers from America. But tariffs could have a psychological effect.
With No End to Unrest in Sight, Hong Kong’s Economic Pain Deepens
An unmistakable sense of alarm is spreading among both small business owners and corporate executives who see no way out of the impasse.