Economic Growth
World Bank slashes global growth forecast: Top economics stories to read this week
Top economy stories: Japanese yen hits two-decade low; Russia eyes legalization of crypto payments; World Bank cuts global growth forecast by a third.
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Health and Healthcare Systems
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic
Top COVID-19 news: WHO questions North Korea claim of falling cases; US may begin vaccinating under-fives; Restrictions easing on international travel.
4 things you need to know about the metaverse this week
Metaverse news: Meta considers virtual metaverse currency; Lego invests $1 billion in child-friendly metaverse; Mastercard files for metaverse trademarks.
Jobs and the Future of Work
These countries are paying people to move to the countryside
From Japan and Portugal to Ireland and Australia, some countries will fund your escape to the countryside. Here are some examples of rural relocation grants.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
为什么元宇宙里的房地产市场正在蓬勃发展
今年，元宇宙中的土地价格飙升，一些地块的售价甚至可以高达数百万美元；许多品牌希望获得他们认为会在元宇宙中变得流行的空间，就像他们在受欢迎网站上购买广告版面一样。
Financial and Monetary Systems
Here’s how rising global interest rates could affect your life
Interest rates are rising globally as countries try to slow soaring inflation in the post-pandemic economy. What will it mean for you?
Fourth Industrial Revolution
La finca raíz en el metaverso están en aumento. Esta es la razón.
Los precios de los terrenos en el metaverso están subiendo, pero ¿cómo funcionan el sector inmobiliario virtual y por qué la gente está dispuesta a pagar millones de dólares por él?
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Metaverse real estate prices are booming. This is why
Prices for land in the metaverse are surging, but how does virtual real estate work, and why are people prepared to pay millions of dollars for it?
Jobs and the Future of Work
Workers are underestimating the power of in-person communication
Workers don’t realize how powerful in-person communication can be. Requests for help made face-to-face are 40% more likely to be successful than those by video call.
Stakeholder Capitalism
Apple has expanded its self-service repairs to Europe. How are other companies and countries tackling e-waste?
The world is predicted to produce 75 million tonnes of e-waste by 2030. Free repair cafes and government incentives are working to address the problem.