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Asian markets struggle after more weak China data
Asian markets struggle after more weak China data
Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets mostly fell Monday after an unexpected slowdown in retail sales reinforced worries about China's economy, with the latest batch of weak data compounding the disappointment of Beijing's latest stimulus pledges. That came after investors were left unimpressed last week with Beijing's pledge to introduce measures aimed at "lifting consumption vigorously" as part of a stimulus drive.

Black day? Guinness runs dry in UK pubs amid online craze
Black day? Guinness runs dry in UK pubs amid online craze
Economy
by  AFP

At her London pub, landlady Kate Davidson has taken to issuing Guinness ration cards, but still the beer has run out amid a UK shortage of Ireland's national drink. Davidson and her business partner came up with the idea to introduce the ration card, which requires customers to purchase two other drinks before being allowed to buy a Guinness.