The court in Argentina has put a temporary stop to Milei’s proposed changes to labor laws.
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA — On Wednesday, judges in Argentina halted alterations to labor laws that were included in a decree issued by the new president, Javier Milei, which aimed to implement significant economic reforms and deregulation with a libertarian approach….
International shipping companies are still halting shipments in the Red Sea region.
OSLO, NORWAY — On Tuesday, companies Maersk from Denmark and Hapag-Lloyd from Germany announced that their cargo ships will still refrain from using the Red Sea route, which provides entry to the Suez Canal. This decision was made after a…
The President is optimistic that the Zimbabwean economy will improve by 2024.
Harare — President Emmerson Mnangagwa has forecasted that Zimbabwe’s struggling economy will improve this year due to the recent uncovering of oil and gas near the country’s border with Mozambique and Zambia, as well as growth in the mining and…
The minimum wage workers in the Empire State will receive a pay increase as they ring in the new year.
ALBANY, N.Y. — Workers in New York earning minimum wage had an extra reason to celebrate on Monday as they received a pay increase at the start of 2024. The minimum wage in New York City and some suburbs has…
Tanzania prohibits the importation of soybeans from Malawi.
BLANTYRE, MALAWI — Tanzania has prohibited the entry of soybean imports from Malawi in order to safeguard its own agricultural industry from potential contamination by the tobacco ringspot virus found in its neighboring nation. According to a recent statement from…
The residential real estate market in China is currently experiencing a surge in dissatisfied purchasers of incomplete properties.
Taipei, Taiwan — An increasing amount of people looking to buy homes in China have faced disappointment as their plans to move into new properties have been hindered by numerous bankrupt developers who have abandoned millions of pre-sold unfinished properties….
Is it possible for Maui to attract tourists without exacerbating the trauma caused by wildfires?
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Katie Austin’s place of employment, a restaurant in Lahaina, was destroyed in the summer’s wildfire disaster. After a period of two months, tourists started returning to the beach resorts nearby. The woman then started working at a…
Logistical Workarounds in Red Sea Shipping Result in Extra Expenses and Time Delays for Suppliers and Retailers
LOS ANGELES — Basic Fun, the company that makes Tonka trucks and Care Bears for Walmart and other stores, has a team in charge of shipping these products by sea. They are currently working quickly to find alternative routes for…
Vietnam is cautious about China’s rapid and substantial investments.
WASHINGTON — The president of the Vietnam Association for Supporting Industries cautioned that an increase in Chinese investment in Vietnamese supporting industries may lead to domestic businesses experiencing competition and potential challenges. One week after Vietnam and China signed 36…
China approves 105 online games after releasing draft regulations for the industry.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN — The Chinese government has given the green light to 105 new online games this week, providing a boost to the industry shortly after proposing regulations that caused a drop in stock prices. The NPPA declared on Monday,…