The Economist

China's leaders are gathering at the nation's 'third plenum' meeting. But a grim economic reality could derail their reform plans.
Asia Pacific
The Economist

China debates future reforms amid a grim economic present

The country’s leaders are gathering at the ‘third plenum’ to discuss the long-term agenda. Unfortunately, a souring reality has intruded.

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Markets have reacted strongly to Biden’s debate debacle with speculation on how Don’s possible White House return could affect the US economy.
The Economist
The Economist

Bogeyman of Trumponomics may be more terrible than reality

Markets have reacted strongly to Biden’s debate debacle with speculation on how Don’s possible White House return could affect the US economy.

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In the digital world, as much as the physical one, it helps to mind your Ps and Qs.
Culture
The Economist

People say ‘yes please’ to etiquette in era of influencers

With influencers offering etiquette lessons online, preaching on posture and teaching table manners, people are once again saying ‘yes please’ to politeness.

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If you’ve committed to reading more books but don’t have enough time on your hands, you might want to consider some shorter works.
Books
The Economist

Six of the best non-fiction books you can finish in a day

Resolved to read more? There may be no more rewarding genre than the short book . Here are six of the best non-fiction books you can get through in a day.

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Boeing is now a corporate criminal. Can it be rehabilitated?
The Economist
The Economist

High-flying Boeing is now a corporate criminal

The aircraft maker’s woes illustrate the excesses of a lean-and-mean era in upper corporate echelons.

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Video
Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour had a resounding win at the UK election. But was it really that simple?
UK
The Economist

How shallow was Labour’s victory in UK election?

The labour party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, scored a resounding victory in Britain’s general election, the largest won by any government since 1997. Yet this was not a popular triumph.

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US President Joe Biden had an awful debate. But what followed has been far worse.
USA
The Economist

Why Joe Biden must withdraw from presidential race

The president and his party portray themselves as the saviours of democracy. Their actions say otherwise.

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Starbucks coffee shops are boosting economies.
Business
The Economist

How Starbucks caffeinates local economies

The frappuccino effect is lifting US neighbourhoods

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Paramount Pictures film studios at Los Angeles is up for sale.
The Economist
The Economist

Movie giants’ new tactic as Hollywood hits frugal new era

As austerity hits Tinseltown, production company rivalries are giving way to alliances.

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Is AI value overblown?
The Economist
The Economist

Big tech turns blind AI to investment worries

THE ECONOMIST: The big players are investing $400 billion in artificial intelligence this year — but could slow uptake, narrow usage and stalling expenditure burst the bubble

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As Amazon turns 30, many speculators are wondering how the tech titan will avoid its midlife crisis.
The Economist
The Economist

What’s in store for Amazon on its 30th birthday

Amazon’s fourth decade looks poised to be an era of integration.

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Jeremy Hunt and Rishi Sunak are facing a potential Labour landslide when Brits go to the polls on July 4.
The Economist
The Economist

End times: The Conservatives face up to their own mortality

Some Tories are marching cheerfully towards the gunfire of July 4’s election. However, others in the party are approaching their destiny differently.

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Several oil giants are hedging their bets on lithium as more of the world's machines go electric.
The Economist
The Economist

Batteries included: The oil giants digging lithium’s future

Big oil’s enthusiasm for lithium makes sense. Demand for the stuff is likely to rise as more of the world’s machines go electric.

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Former President Donald Trump.
Opinion
The Economist

As a business leader, I’m backing Donald Trump

JOE LONSDALE: The Biden administration has played dirty and shown staggering incompetence.

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How would the Democrats replace Joe Biden?
Politics
The Economist

How Democrats could replace Joe Biden

And who would replace him on the ticket?

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