China has recorded a series of weak economic data in the past six months.

China has recorded a series of weak economic data in the past six months.
Decades after the end of apartheid, severe inequality persists with around 40% of Black South Africans unemployed.
Data shows sustained strength in domestic demand while inflation subsided considerably last quarter.
Even as more small businesses have popped up across the island, some simply can’t afford what’s on sale.
India has made chipmaking top priority for its economic strategy and this pullout is a blow to efforts to get investors.
Despite the lower numbers, the labour market remains resilient, even as Fed predicts more rate hikes.
101 East investigates controversial family planning measures designed to curb population growth.
European Union offers cash-strapped Tunisia more than $1bn in financial aid to help boost the nation’s battered economy.
Long-awaited bill aims to help train workers for new roles in a future green economy, and attract investment dollars.
In Asia, women factory workers powered manufacturing growth. Are there lessons there for the US?
‘This … system, goes back to the beys who needed to keep their courtiers happy to maintain their rule’, analyst says.
The Democratic president and Republican speaker are trying to win over lawmakers to the plan in time to avert a default.
Soaring inflation and a plunging lira will be top priorities for whoever wins the presidential run-off on May 28.
Listed firms put their shareholders first when making decisions even if it leaves employees susceptible to job cuts.