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  • Thailand’s Political Woes Won’t Stop Chinese Property Moguls From Investing
    Hotel in Bangkok
    Despite Thailand's political turbulence, Chinese investors are pouring in billions into the country's property industry. 2018 data revealed that buyers from China invested $2.3 billion into this particular Thai sect.
  • Steel Tariffs: U.S. Approves More Exclusions For China And Japan Than Canada
    Steel factory
    China and Japan are receiving more tariff exclusions in steel imports. Canada isn't receiving the same and India may lose its status as a GSP beneficiary.
  • Global Watch: Continental Europe Particularly Vulnerable to Slowdown
    Brexit by German index
    If the European economy experiences a severe economic slowdown, its negative impacts should not be blamed entirely on Brexit, an expert said. Political tensions across France, Italy, and Germany could also contribute to the economy's fallout.
  • Business: CEOs In Search Of Legal Options To Avoid U.S. Tariffs On Chinese Goods
    China US trade talks
    CEOs are scrambling to find ways that could ease them off of U.S. tariffs if the country does not reach a trade deal with China by March 2. Some companies have filed legal exclusions with the American trade office but to no avail.
  • Brussels Agrees To ‘More Talks’ Amid Irish Backstop Deadlock
    PM Theresa May and EC President Jean-Claude Juncker
    The European Commission has agreed to discuss PM Theresa May's deal further as the Irish backstop looms over Brexit. A recent poll added to the pressure as it was revealed that most Irish people want their government to hold on to their stand against a compromise.
  • U.S. Economic Security: Inside Democratic Party’s ‘Green New Deal’
    Paul Ryan’s Advice To Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez And Whether She Listened At All
    The Democratic party's "Green New Deal" has been unveiled to the public. The overview mentioned options for U.S. citizens who are "unwilling to work." Some analysts noted that the plan has no specific programs detailed in the overview.
  • Apple Is Back On Top, Topples Microsoft And Amazon
    Apple
    Apple bagged the gold in the race for America's most valuable companies. Microsoft and Amazon follow behind as stock prices dipped on Wednesday.
  • Economy: German Manufacturers Struggle With Demand
    Porsche employees
    Germany could potentially fall into technical recession, analysts predicted, as the country's manufacturing sect struggles to see orders coming. The German economic minister has introduced a new industrial plan that could help push up the economy.
  • China: Inbound Tourism Improved Steadily In 2018
    China travel
    China’s inbound tourism figures in 2018 indicated that there was steady growth in the travel sector. A joint study has recommended additional visa options to further improve inbound tourist experience.
  • Walmart, IBM Pledge To Consider Jobs For Previously Imprisoned Citizens
    Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center
    IBM, Walmart, and other U.S. companies have pledged to consider giving jobs to potential jobseekers even if these people have a criminal record. This campaign is in line with President Donald Trump’s First Step Act that encourages inmates to behave well so they can earn points that could ease their sentences.
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