New Year’s celebrations ring in 2023 in U.S. and around the world
New York City ushered in 2023 with a dazzling Saturday night spectacle in iconic Times Square, anchoring New Year’s celebrations across the United States. The night culminated with a countdown as a glowing…
China to optimise epidemic prevention and control next year
China should optimise epidemic prevention and control measures next year, as it seeks to better coordinate epidemic policies with economic and social development, state media reported on Wednesday (Dec 7), after a high-level meeting…
What’s Black Friday? When It Is and Importance to Economists
Black Friday refers to the day after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, which has also traditionally been a holiday itself for many employees. It is typically a day full of special shopping deals and…
Qatar makes World Cup debut in a controversial tournament of firsts
There have been 21 editions of the men’s World Cup since its inauguration in 1930 butQatar 2022 is set to be a tournament like no other. Since it was announced as the host city almost 12…
The euro is worth less than the dollar for the first time in 20 years
The euro has fallen below the U.S. dollar in value for the first time in 20 years, with the Eurozone currency slipping a few hundredths of a cent below the U.S. dollar on…
Airbus wins US$37b China jet deals in blow to Boeing
Airbus SE won one of its biggest-ever orders for 292 airliners worth more than US$37 billion from four Chinese airlines, a coup for the European manufacturer as it tussles with Boeing Co for…
