Its decision to carry on in the face of the pandemic has yielded a surge of deaths without sparing its economy from damage — a red flag as the United States and Britain move to lift lockdowns.
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Laid Off and Locked Up: Virus Traps Domestic Workers in Arab States
The pandemic and economic crises have caused many workers to lose their jobs. Some have been detained, abused, deprived of wages and stranded far from home with nowhere to turn for help.
Pilots Were Once in Short Supply. Now They’re Losing Their Jobs.
Before the pandemic, airlines worried about not being able to replace retiring baby boomers. Eager recruits expect to bear the brunt of layoffs.
Will Europe or the US Recover Faster from Coronavirus?
The United States, with its readiness to fire and hire, normally bounces back faster after a recession. This time, though, Europe’s model may be better.
Why Japan’s Jobless Rate Is Just 2.6% While the U.S.’s Has Soared
A mix of social, demographic and epidemiological factors has kept unemployment down even as the coronavirus has damaged the country’s already weakened economy.
A Return to Dining and Restaurants in Australia
I have always loved restaurants, but the last few months have shown me how much they act as a respite from the grind of daily life.
France’s Aerospace Industry to Get $17 Billion in Government Support
A program of investment and loans, intended to preserve jobs during a severe downturn, will support Air France, Airbus and smaller companies.
For Indian Women, the Coronavirus Economy Is a Devastating Setback
India’s women were already dropping out of the labor force. Coronavirus restrictions — and one of the worst economic slumps in decades — threaten even more losses for them.
Unexpected Drop in U.S. Unemployment Helps Markets Rally
The latest on stock market and business news during the coronavirus outbreak.
Amsterdam’s Red Light Zone Stays Shut as Rest of City Edges Open
Many Dutch professions went back to work in May, and most will return by July. But sex workers must wait until September — sending hundreds into poverty and forcing some to risk working in secret.