Shanghai’s economic decline is visible not only in its empty storefronts and shrinking job market, but also in …
economy
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ChinaEditor's Pick
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ChinaEditor's Pick
How Shanghai Fell: A White-Collar Worker’s Testimony on the City’s Collapse (Part 1)
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonShanghai was once China’s window to the world — cosmopolitan, confident, ambitious. Foreign companies filled gleaming office towers, …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
How Family Connections Shape Careers in China (Part 2)
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonFor decades, many young Chinese believed that hard work, strong grades, and a university degree would unlock a …
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EconomyEditor's Pick
Debt Is the Fuel of Civilization — But What Happens When the Engine Blows?
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrAmerica is sitting on $36 trillion in debt. That number is so significant that your brain basically short-circuits …
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Technology
Big Tech Says AI Could Boost Australia’s Economy by $115 Billion a Year. Does the Evidence Stack Up?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAI is on the agenda in Canberra. In August, the Productivity Commission will release an interim report on harnessing …
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In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, how people borrow money is undergoing a significant transformation. Traditional bank visits and …
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EnvironmentFeatured
Economy Vs. Climate: Europe’s Green Transition Under Fire
by Haidene Goby Haidene GoEurope is grappling with a record-breaking rise in energy prices that threatens to impede the post-pandemic economic recovery, …
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WorldFeatured
A Mustard Seed Supply Shortage Is Looming on the Horizon
by Jack Robertsby Jack RobertsIt seems that the world is staring at a supply shortage of major food grains used for making …
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Economy
European Companies Not Profiting From China’s Belt and Road Initiative
by Jack Robertsby Jack RobertsA survey by the European Chamber of Commerce has shown that China’s BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) is …
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Economy
A History of Fiat Currency Collapses and Why We Need to Be Worried
by Jack Robertsby Jack RobertsWhen a currency is mentioned, the conversation often revolves around paper money. Currency, however, can be any item …