As Cuba turns page on Castro era, economic reform gains urgency
Cuba is now confronting new and dire economic challenges along with historic ones.
Crypto watershed, Amtrak Joe, China GDP and a $1.36m pixel
We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.
China posts record economic growth after plunge 12 months ago
But quarterly comparison shows slowing momentum, with analysts forecasting levelling off in construction and exports.
Amazon’s Bezos: ‘we need to do a better job for our employees’
In letter to shareholders, Bezos he said takes no comfort in Alabama warehouse workers voting against union push.
Turkey: Central bank holds rates in first meeting with new chief
Turkey's central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged but dropped a pledge to deliver more rate hikes.
Qatar stocks soar on plan to allow full foreign ownership
Qatar said it could allow foreign investors to fully own listed firms, which could trigger nearly $1.5bn in inflows.
Is inflation a problem? And if so, who will feel the most pain?
Here's what you need to know about inflation as food and petrol prices rocket.
Singapore’s Grab agrees to record $40bn SPAC merger
Biggest blank-cheque company deal ever paves the way for Grab Holdings to secure a coveted US listing.
Almost heaven: West Virginia entices nature-loving remote workers
Remote workers who move to West Virginia will receive $12,000 and passes to indulge in outdoor activities.
BinDawood is shaking up business as usual in Saudi Arabia
Ahmad BinDawood is embracing transparency and shaking up the secretive status quo in Saudi Arabia.
Record demand for Uber outstrips supply of drivers
Uber's total bookings including food delivery and passenger services reached an all-time high last month.
HSBC and Huawei CFO reach documents deal amid extradition case
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou has been seeking documents from HSBC in her fight against extradition from Canada to the US.
US Federal Reserve chair says economy at ‘inflection point’
The economy is about to 'start growing more quickly' even as COVID remains a risk, Powell says.
IMF warns on rising debt in COVID-hit Middle East, Central Asia
Thirty countries in the regions saw economic rebound, but outlook remains uncertain because of the pandemic.
China fines Alibaba record $2.75bn for anti-monopoly violations
Penalty is equivalent to about 4 percent of Alibaba's revenues in 2019 and comes unprecedented regulatory crackdown.
Amazon union vote, US vaccine hunters and a Martian helicopter
We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.
Powell: Economy will not be confident until world is vaccinated
The US Federal Reserve chairman expressed concern about an ‘uneven’ US and global recovery at an IMF debate on Thursday.
Rising prices are hitting low-income US households the hardest
Low-income Americans are now bearing the brunt of price increases as the US economy recovers.
China’s population seen growing older in economic danger sign
Latest census due out in days will show whether China's birth rate continues to fall.
Sunburned tourists and fighter jets: The Israel-Greece alliance
Greece's move to allow vaccinated Israeli citizens into the country is another step in the emerging partnership.
