Dominican Republic to trial four-day work week: Can it work globally?
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In February, the Dominican Republic will become the first Caribbean country to conduct a test…

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Dominican Republic to trial four-day work week: Can it work globally?

South Africa seeks to stop auction of historic Nelson Mandela artefacts
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About 75 items are to be auctioned as part of a deal between Mandela’s family…

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South Africa seeks to stop auction of historic Nelson Mandela artefacts

‘Better future’: India’s Ayodhya sees business boom with Ram temple launch
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Ayodhya, India – A 13-kilometer stretch around the controversial Ram temple in the northern Indian…

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‘Better future’: India’s Ayodhya sees business boom with Ram temple launch

China posts sluggish GDP growth in 2023, population declines again
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Official data shows GDP was 5.2 percent in 2023, meeting a government target, but the…

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China posts sluggish GDP growth in 2023, population declines again

Oxfam says rich people hoarding wealth as global poverty rises
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Poverty inequality around the world is exploding as the rich hoard a disproportionate share of…

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Oxfam says rich people hoarding wealth as global poverty rises

Asia’s business heirs look beyond profits, hoping to escape parents’ shadow
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – From Malaysia to Singapore to the Philippines, second- and third-generation family…

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Asia’s business heirs look beyond profits, hoping to escape parents’ shadow

Fabric wars: Ghana’s colourful prints face renewed Chinese competition
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Accra Ghana – On a weekday in December, the fabric section of the busy Makola…

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Fabric wars: Ghana’s colourful prints face renewed Chinese competition

Economic downturn punctures joy of festive season in Nigeria
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Lagos, Nigeria – December in Chinenye Ikechukwu is usually marked by concerts, parties and restaurant…

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Economic downturn punctures joy of festive season in Nigeria

China considers revising gaming rules after tech giants lose billions
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A draft document outlining the restrictions caused a stir as tech stocks plunged, sending investors…

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China considers revising gaming rules after tech giants lose billions

2023, the year of layoffs
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Carlin Putman, of Houston, Texas, worked at AIG for more than two decades. She lost…

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2023, the year of layoffs