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India’s Urban Company revolutionised gig work for women. Then it bled them
Multiple costs to qualify for work leads, forced product purchases, high rate of blockings have stripped their earnings.
Published On 1 Mar 2024
‘Better future’: India’s Ayodhya sees business boom with Ram temple launch
Ayodhya is getting an economic boost as the city gears up for millions of tourists to see the controversial Ram temple.
Published On 19 Jan 2024
Ethnic conflict in India’s Manipur has ‘completely ruined’ businesses
More than eight months of ethnic violence in Manipur has led to an unprecedented loss to the economy and business.
Published On 9 Jan 2024
Sanctions threat looms over Bangladesh’s garment sector ahead of elections
Garment manufacturers worry a one-sided national vote could lead to economic sanctions for the nation and them.
Published On 22 Dec 2023

Natural perfumes are seeing a resurgence thanks to a handful of start-ups offering old and new fragrances.

Once known as the beacon of corporate America, REI is now embroiled in face-offs with employees, putting off consumers.

Americans are feeling pinch of high interest rates, forcing them to hold off purchases of homes, cars, even groceries.

Democrats moving from Iowa to South Carolina for first vote in primary cycle means less money for Midwestern state.

Labour strikes are taking place across North America as a labour shortage helps worker demand better pay and rights.

A human rights group tracked 156 cases of alleged worker abuse in Myanmar garment factories at various brands.

Even as more small businesses have popped up across the island, some simply can’t afford what’s on sale.

Lawsuit says Shein has grown rich by repeated copyright infringements in a ‘continuous pattern of racketeering’.

The media promotion by the beer maker led to a backlash of transphobic comments and a boycott by some drinkers.

Despite rising prices consumer spending remained buoyant but high inflation complicates Fed’s interest rate decisions.

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