Hong Kong in first recession for a decade amid protests
Months of anti-government protests have taken their toll on the territory’s economy.
Global debt surged to a record $250 trillion in the first half of 2019, led by the US and China
Global debt hit a record high of over $250 trillion, led by a surge in borrowings in U.S. and China, according to a new report.
Growth in global oil demand more than doubled in the third quarter, IEA reveals
Global oil demand in the third quarter of 2019 grew by 1.1 million barrels a day, more than double the previous quarter, according to the IEA.
China bought most of Greece’s main port and now it wants to make it the biggest in Europe
China is looking to transform Greece’s Piraeus port into the biggest harbour in Europe — making it the most crucial transit hub for trade between Asia and Europe.
UK’s Labour vows to nationalize some of BT in free broadband plan
Britain’s opposition Labour Party said it would nationalize parts of telecoms provider BT’s network if it won power in the December 12 election to provide free full-fibre broadband for all.
Airbus is eyeing the secondhand market as it continues to promote the A380
Airbus will stop building its A380 superjumbo in 2021 but it sees benefits to a secondhand market.
Pentagon’s Mark Esper says it’s crucial South Korea pay more for US troops
South Korea “is a wealthy country and could and should pay more” for the deployment of U.S. military in the South, Esper told a briefing in Seoul after meeting Jeong.
Hotel points can put you on a Manchester United charter plane — with VIP tickets to a match
Forget free rooms. From Super Bowl suites and Disney movie premieres to traveling on a charter flight with Man United, hotels are offering big-ticket experiences to their most loyal guests.
Hong Kong and China condemn attack on justice secretary as protests paralyze city
The incident came amid escalating violence in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong, where a student protester died earlier this month after falling from a parking lot during demonstrations.
Blockchain could tell you everything about your groceries. Here’s what it may cost
Suppliers could charge a premium for verified quality and freshness, but those costs may not be passed on to consumers or could ultimately lower prices by circumventing issues.