Stories about Economics & Business from July, 2015
The German Voices on the Greek Crisis You Aren't Hearing
Within German online communities anti-austerity voices -- that align themselves with the Greek people -- are loud and clear.
The Internet Laughs at Spanish President Rajoy's Ignorance About His Country's Debt
Mariano Rajoy's blunders when talking about Spain's foreign debt have made netizens wonder how much he really knows about the reality of the country he governs.
Forget a ‘Grexit’. Twitter Users Want Germany's Finance Minister to Go Instead
"20 years from now our kids will ask us why we let it happen and didn't remove this bunch of corrupted technocrats. #Schaublexit"
The Risky Roller Coaster Ride That Is China's Stock Market
"I was hoping to use the money I earn from the stock market to fly to the US to see my friends. Now I won’t be going."
Malaysian Prime Minister’s Corruption Scandal Inspires Movie Memes
The hashtag #1MDBMovies appeared after a Wall Street Journal report alleged that 700 million US dollars was transferred into the bank accounts of Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Journalist Asteris Masouras Hopes Solidarity Will Save Greece
In this interview, Global Voices contributor Asteris Masouras analyzes the Greek crisis, its roots and its possible ramifications.
How the Cash Crisis in Greece Is Affecting Ordinary People
Greece is more dependent on its cash economy than almost anywhere in Europe. So the bank shutdown there is already negatively impacting thousands of small businesses and their customers.
Hong Kong's Taxis Drivers Go Head-to-Head With Car-Hire Apps for Passengers
Taxi drivers are pressuring the city's government to crack down on unlicensed ride-hailing services like Uber and GoGo Van. But passengers think these car-hire alternatives have lots of perks.
A Driver's-Eye View of Uber in China
Despite a crackdown on ride-hailing apps, many still see Uber as worth the risk. For drivers, the pay is high. For passengers, the fare is cheaper than similar Chinese services.
The Impossible Dream of Having an Apartment of One's Own in Hong Kong
Even if you were to win the city's biggest lottery game, your share of the prize money might not be enough to buy an apartment.
African Startups Win FinTech for Agriculture 2015 Competition
Two African startups have emerged winners of a regional competition organised by Village Capital: Village Capital today announced the first winners of its innovative program, East Africa: FinTech for Agriculture...
Here is Why Nairobi is Africa's Most Successful ICT Hub
Elvans Kidero explains the secrets behind Nairobi's success in ICT sector in Africa: Where is Africa’s ICT hub? Is it South Africa, Nigeria or Nairobi, the capital of Kenya? By...
CNN's Countdown to Greek Bankruptcy Ignites Enraged Reactions
A provocative countdown to the Greek bankruptcy, inspired by CNN, triggered a storm of reactions in the Greek online community.
Documentary ‘Too Black To Be French’ Wants to Start an Honest Conversation on Race in France
“Too Black to Be French” is a documentary made by Isabelle Boni-Claverie, a French-Ivorian writer and filmmaker. Boni-Claverie's goal is to provide unexplored ideas and start a conversation on French society's inequalities...
