Germany slides deeper into budget crisis. Here’s what you need to know
Germany’s budget is in trouble, and solutions to the government policy funding crisis are few and far between. Here’s how it came to this and what it means.
New Zealand’s National Party reaches deal to form government
New Zealand operates a mixed member proportional system and historically it takes roughly a month for a government to be formed.
Far-right populist Wilders sweeps Dutch parliamentary election, exit poll shows
Wilders’ rode a wave of anti-immigration sentiment, blaming a housing shortage on flows of asylum seekers and drawing on widespread concerns.
Global smartphone sales rebound in October after declining for more than 2 years: Counterpoint
The global smartphone market grew 5% year-on-year in October after months of negative growth, said Counterpoint Research.
Australia has too many sheep – and farmers are giving them away for free
Australia’s mutton glut has sent prices tumbling, and some farmers are compelled to give their sheep away to save costs instead of rearing them on-farm.
The ultimate work perk? This company provides a free place to stay in Spain
PhotoAid employees, who all work remotely, can stay in a company apartment on the Spanish island of Tenerife as often as they want — provided they work there.
WHO asks China for details on respiratory illness outbreaks
On Wednesday, WHO said groups including the Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases reported clusters of undiagnosed pneumonia in children in northern China.
How Formula One accidentally helped Las Vegas workers land the ‘best contract ever’
Casino giants cut a deal with the hospitality workers’ union just before the much-hyped Las Vegas Grand Prix. Union organizers say that’s no coincidence.
Alibaba, Baidu and more: Jefferies names Asian stocks with significant ‘hidden value’
Asian stock markets may have had a weak year, but excessive cash in the region’s companies is a hidden opportunity for investors, according to Jefferies.
Asia markets mixed even as Wall Street goes into Thanksgiving with a rally
Asian markets will be watching Singapore’s inflation figures on Thursday, as well as Indonesia’s central bank rate decision
