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New Year break a big test for Chinese economy
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/02/2019
» HONG KONG: China’s consumers have cut back on purchases of everything from iPhones to Swiss watches as the trade war with the US hits the economy.
Refugees struggle for work amid Greek jobs drought
AFP, Published on 02/02/2019
» ATHENS - After escaping poverty in Pakistan and spending two hard years in Greece without family or money, Manassif Raza proudly stands in his brand new hair salon, receiving his first customers.
Bangkok faces its very own 'airpocalypse'
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 02/02/2019
» City schools have been closed. Soldiers have been deployed to check and shut down factories that pollute the air we breathe (but we never find out which factories have been closed!) And our prime minister is acting tough in a desperate bid to combat the PM2.5 haze-causing particles.
Nielsen spots worker evolution
Business, Published on 02/02/2019
» Workers in Bangkok are increasingly looking for wellness, comprehensive services and smart building technology in their offices, according to a study by Nielsen Thailand.
Brazil's Bolsonaro faces political test as new Congress sits
AFP, Published on 02/02/2019
» BRASíLIA - Plans by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to shake up Latin America's biggest economy with pro-business reforms and anti-crime measures are about to run into their first real test, with his country's new Congress beginning work Friday.