2017-01-10 ‘La La Land’ Wins Big at Golden Globes
The movie “La La Land” was the big winner at the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards in Hollywood, California. The…
2016-12-15 Vietnam Moves Away From Trans-Pacific Partnership
The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States has caused Vietnam to look for new trade deals.…
2016-11-25 One in Four Americans Make Money from the Online Economy
Nearly one in four Americans made money over the last 12 months by using their personal computers or other devices…
2016-11-24 Trump: US to Withdraw From Trans-Pacific Trade Deal
President-elect Donald Trump says the United States will withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal on his first day…
2016-11-11 Thai Rice Farmers Hurt by Dropping Prices
Rice farmers in Thailand are facing a large drop in income because of the drop in the price of rice…
2016-11-08 Next US President Faces Economic Concerns
Many Americans want the presidential election campaign to end as quickly as possible. Political observers say it has been one…
2016-11-02 Oil Producers Seek a Deal to Lift Prices
World oil prices have risen a little after two years of weaker demand for oil and lower prices. During that…
2016-09-27 California Group Loans Money to People in 83 Countries
Genaro lives in a village in Peru. He is hoping to raise $1,300. Genaro says he needs the money to…
2016-09-22 US, China Look at Chinese Company’s Trade with North Korea
Chinese and U.S. officials are said to be investigating a Chinese business with ties to North Korea. The business is…
2016-09-21 Economic Numbers Improve, But Some Americans Feel ‘Left Behind’
Americans are still frustrated with the economy although new economic information suggests people are working and pay is higher. Many…
2016-09-13 Startup Companies on the Rise in Nigeria
Nigeria is home to a growing number of technology companies and young business leaders. Some business leaders have been seeking…
2016-09-07 Vietnam’s Growing Middle Class Expected to Double by 2020
Vietnam’s middle class is growing faster than anywhere else in Southeast Asia. Exports of goods manufactured in the country have…
2016-09-04 Apple CEO Tim Cook Upset about EU Tax Bill
After a two-year investigation, the European Union (EU) says the American company Apple must pay over $14 billion in back…
2016-08-03 London’s Position as International Financial Center at Risk
Almost one-fourth of Britain’s national income is earned in and around the city of London. Much of the money comes…
2016-07-22 London’s Businesses Look to Move after Brexit
Ten London start-up businesses have made inquiries about moving to Berlin since Britain voted to leave the European Union. The…