"The informal sector in Zimbabwe is massive. Finding ways to connect it to the formal sector is vital."

>"More than a third of people living in South Africa’s richest province Gauteng can’t afford to buy enough food."

>"A new Korea International Trade Association report says China’s role as a go-to source of production among global companies has diminished over the last five years, but it still remains an important and lucrative market for some."

"The number of retirees at risk of poverty is growing, making them three times more likely to experience poverty than any other age group."

>"More than 30 officials from Samsung Electronics and SK Group tested positive after trade show, industry sources say."

>"Half a million people have sunk into poverty since the pandemic struck, with rising costs forcing many to cut back on food"

>"Keun Lee laments the financialization of Asia's economies, making them more like slow-growth, high-inequality Anglo-Saxon capitalism."

"Squid Game alludes to anti-worker violence that has permeated South Korean labour history, and reminds viewers of the need to overcome real inequalities."

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>"Korea’s economy is a scary mix of record household debt, stagnant wages and sky-high property prices."

"The hit show ‘Squid Game’ has at its root the crippling effects of household debt – something not unique to South Korea"

>"Chief health officer Kerry Chant wasn’t there when Dominic Perrottet announced pro-business tweaks to _...Read More_

>"Some trusts held in midwestern state linked to individuals or companies previously accused of misconduct overseas"

>"Several countries are now on track to surpass the United States in fully vaccinating their populations, lifting hopes of a more permanent return to _...Read More_