Why major economies are trying to woo Vietnam

What happens when we stop rushing around and pause to take in the vastness of the world around us? In this episode of Happy Enough, we explore awe — the emotion that can make you feel surprisingly small, and, at the same time, happier. To break down the science behind awe and why ...  Show more

In less than a year, U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term has re-shaped the international order. From levying tariffs against much of the world, turning against long-standing allies, capturing Venezuela’s president, and threatening to annex Greenland – the U.S. has flouted i ...  Show more

According to U.S. politicians, military leaders and the media, everything China does on the international stage – brokering peace deals, expanding economic initiatives, building ports — is part of an aggressive campaign to weaken the United States. While China is becoming m ...

This week marks the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon's visit to China. In 2022, there are warnings the US and China are entering a new Cold War, while the latter's relationship with Russia is strengthening. The New Statesman’s senior editor of China and global affairs, ...  Show more

Dans cet épisode de Crousti-History, on vous parle de la Guerre du Vietnam !Dans les années 50, les États-Unis et l’URSS sont en pleine guerre froide. L’Indochine, ancienne colonie française, est séparée en 4 États. Parmi eux : le Vietnam du Nord communiste et le Vietnam du Sud s ...  Show more

As Canada deals with high inflation and a housing shortage, the world’s second-largest economy is grappling with a nearly opposite reality. China has been booming for over 40 years as Beijing invested heavily to build up the country. But now, demand for housing is sinking amid ov ...  Show more