The oil-rich kingdom is betting on tourism to broaden its economy, but will visitors come?
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
Japan Shrinks by 500,000 People as Births Fall to Lowest Number Since 1874
A widening gap between births and deaths has put Japan in a demographic squeeze, with fewer people to replace retiring workers and support them as they age.
Bank of England Audio Was Leaked, Giving Some Traders an Edge
The British central bank says a supplier, without authorization, provided sound from news conferences ahead of the video feed.
In France, Dying at Home Can Mean a Long Wait for a Doctor
It is illegal in France to move a body without a death certificate, which only a doctor can sign. But a doctor can be hard to find.
Japan Plans to Spend $120 Billion to Stimulate Slowing Economy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced the spending as the country’s economy has slowed because of reduced demand from China and tensions with South Korea.
North Korea Touts New Resort, Seeking to Blunt U.N. Sanctions
Tourism is one of the few remaining sources of hard currency for Kim Jong-un’s government. He has embarked on a push for more foreign visitors.
As Troubles Grow, Mexicans Keep the Faith With Their President
One year into his term, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador faces a stagnant economy and spiraling violence, but Mexicans still place their hopes in him.
Students Fainting From Hunger in Venezuela’s Failing School System
Children ask teachers at the entrance of one struggling primary school if there is food before deciding whether to come in.
China Condemns U.S. Over Hong Kong. That Won’t Stop Trade Talks.
Legislation signed by Trump poses a direct challenge to Beijing’s rule, but trade and the softening Chinese economy present bigger problems.
The Broken Promise of a Panda: How Prague’s Relations With Beijing Soured
When a new mayor of the Czech capital refused to toe the line on Taiwan, Beijing severed its sister-city relationship. Broader repercussions followed.