What new norm of slower Chinese growth could mean for the global economy
The Chinese economy could be facing a period of lower growth, which may have global…
Month: July 2023
Philippines mulls unlicensed nurses as low pay fuels brain drain
Exodus of nurses due to poor working conditions has prompted Manila to propose hiring unlicensed…
China vows to ‘adjust and optimize’ property policy in ‘tortuous’ economic recovery
Observers noted that the Politburo dropped the phrase “housing is for living in, not speculation”…
China vows to ‘adjust and optimize’ property policy in ‘tortuous’ economic recovery
Observers noted that the Politburo dropped the phrase “housing is for living in, not speculation”…
TikTok takes on Spotify, Apple Music as it expands into music streaming
TikTok launched its music streaming service in Indonesia and Brazil — its second and third-largest markets — and…
Spain’s election ends with no clear majority, throwing the country into political limbo
Ahead of the vote, there was speculation that the far right could return to power…
CNBC Daily Open: May the good times roll
The Dow’s 11-day rally has happened only six times since 1945. That’s less than once…
Two killed, two missing after violent flooding in eastern Canada
Floods in Nova Scotia bring new difficulties to a country struggling with ongoing wildfires and…
Will ‘X’ mark the spot for Elon Musk and Twitter?
The social media company’s owner changes Twitter’s logo to an ‘X’ in a bid to…
Will ‘X’ mark the spot for Elon Musk and Twitter?
The social media company’s owner changes Twitter’s logo to an ‘X’ in a bid to…
A therapist shares the 9 things people want most in life: ‘Forget everything else’
In a decade as a therapist, Charlotte Fox Weber has found there there 9 things…
Bitcoin falls sharply ahead of Fed meeting and as investors weigh Binance concerns
The price of bitcoin fell sharply and suddenly to start the week as investors awaited…
Boat capsizes off Senegal, leaving more than a dozen dead
President Macky Sall said ‘around 15 Senegalese people’ died in the accident after their boat…
Photos: Israelis protest as divisive law passed
More protests expected against the legislation that calls for sweeping changes aimed at curbing judiciary’s…
Brazilian police arrest new suspect in killing of Marielle Franco
Justice minister says Brazil is close to solving ‘horrendous’ 2018 slaying of Rio de Janeiro…
Dove owner Unilever says it will permit conscription of its Russia employees
The company has faced criticism for its decision to continue to sell products and pay…
Two protesters burn Quran outside Iraqi embassy in Denmark
The incident is the latest in a string of Quran burnings in Sweden and Denmark…
A ‘momentous week’ ahead as the Fed, ECB and Bank of Japan near pivot point
The U.S. Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan will all…
Extreme heat in Europe is becoming the new normal — prompting tourists toward cooler destinations
More tourists are thought to be prioritizing milder temperatures or off-season travel to avoid spending…
Pakistan celebrates World Junior Squash title win after 37 years
Hamza Khan, 17, wins the title after defeating Egypt’s Mohamed Zakaria 3-1 in a thrilling…
