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The gig economy, facilitated by internet platforms, has transformed our lives for the better. But what about the workers who drive us around, deliver our food, and perform other tasks through these platforms? As the gig economy grows, questions arise about worker protection, righ ...  Show more

Many Chinese cities have rolled out reforms of public health care systems. In particular, the reforms focus on outpatient medical insurance. Authorities say the reforms aim to better coordinate funds and expand the coverage of the insurances. They say the changes will benefit vul ...  Show more

As China's parliamentary meetings come to an end, what's the outlook for the economy in 2024 and beyond? In this episode, we speak to Senior Economist Francoise Huang about whether the ‘New Three’ industries of electric vehicles, batteries and solar energy products could become ...  Show more

Beijing has introduced environmental restrictions that would prevent Chinese companies from buying Nvidia’s bestselling processors, UK chancellor Rachel Reeves will update the country on Wednesday on the latest economic growth forecasts, and Shell has said it will cut costs an ...

China's economic growth for the past few decades has been extraordinary. And much of that growth was fueled by real estate – it was like this miraculous economic engine for the country. But recently, that engine seems to have stopped working. And that has raised all kinds of ques ...  Show more

US inflation fell to 3 per cent, and China’s Communist party leaders will meet next week to discuss the country’s economy. Plus, the FT’s Brooke Masters talks about the risks that come with deregulation. 

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