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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
In China, it’s already cheaper to buy EVs than petrol cars
Cars

In China, it’s already cheaper to buy EVs than petrol cars

A savage price war has been great for consumers embracing plug-in vehicles.

Bloomberg 13 Aug 2023
New pill for postpartum depression a vital breakthrough
Health

New pill for postpartum depression a vital breakthrough

Pharma companies seem to be finally listening to the female half of the population.

Bloomberg 13 Aug 2023
Scandals will hurt squeaky clean Singapore, but not too much
Bloomberg

Scandals will hurt squeaky clean Singapore, but not too much

Leaders on the defensive over awkward disclosures. They just have to grin and bear it.

Bloomberg 13 Aug 2023
Biden fears China is ‘ticking time bomb' posing danger to world
Bloomberg

Biden fears China is ‘ticking time bomb' posing danger to world

The comments are some of Biden's most alarming yet made about China.

Bloomberg 12 Aug 2023