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Why China shows no sign of backing away from its ‘zero-Covid’ strategy
While the rest of the world battled wave after wave of coronavirus, China’s strict zero-Covid policy kept case numbers down and national pride up. So how long can China maintain its strict Covid policies? And what matters most to Beijing? Thanks to its zero tolerance for Covid-19 cases, China was the only major economy to […]
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Why it’s so difficult to buy your first house in London
The number of 20-34 year-olds living with their parents in the U.K. has risen by nearly 50% since the turn of the century. So why are young people, particularly in London, struggling to get on the property ladder? The number of 20- to 34-year-olds living with their parents in the United Kingdom has risen by […]
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How Russian banks got cut out of global finance: A ‘SWIFT’ system explainer
Several Russian banks were banned from the SWIFT financial-messaging system following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. So, what does it mean to lose access to this important part of the international economy, and are there any viable alternatives? Effective communication systems are the backbone of how the world stays connected, from mobile phones, email networks, […]
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What it’s like to travel to Australia right now
CNBC Travel went to the land “Down Under” to answer common questions about traveling to Australia. Australia’s rigid pandemic border policies led some to wonder if international travelers would still want to visit. It appears they do. Four weeks after the country opened to vaccinated visitors, international flight bookings are nearly half (49%) of pre-pandemic […]
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How NATO is defending Eastern Europe
After years of defense cuts following the end of the Cold War, NATO is beefing up its presence in Eastern Europe. The defense alliance says it’s sending new battlegroups to Eastern Europe, including Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia. After years of defense cuts following the end of the Cold War, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization […]
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The rise (and fall?) of the Covid-19 testing industry
The multi-billion dollar Covid-19 testing industry emerged practically overnight to meet sudden demand for coronavirus tests. But with Covid-19 testing requirements now easing, what does its future look like? The Covid-19 testing industry sprung up almost overnight. There was an overwhelming demand for tests around the world, and entrepreneurs reacted quickly – pouring money into hiring staff, […]
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