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In late September 1997, delegates from around the world gather in Hong Kong as the Asian financial crisis begins to threaten the global economy.
Post-war Japanese society was reshaped by powerful interest groups, leading to the Bank of Japan's manipulation of the economy and a significant financial crash in the 1990s.
40 to 50 percent of the population in impoverished communities cannot afford health services when charged at the point of service.
José Ramos-Horta states that Australia should retain command of peacekeeping operations in East Timor, opposing Malaysia's bid for leadership.
Over 100,000 girls are estimated to be missing and working as maids in Delhi, often unpaid and subjected to abuse, linked to the tea industry in Assam.
In Lebanon, a banking crisis has left over a million people locked out of their accounts, prompting some to resort to raiding banks for their savings.
More than 2 million people have died from extreme weather events in the last 50 years, with Hurricane Otis causing at least 48 fatalities in 2023.
Forty thousand activists protested in Seattle against the WTO in 1999, claiming it prioritizes free trade over fair trade and harms local industries.
Professor Jeffrey Sachs withdrew his candidacy for World Bank president after President Obama nominated Jim Kim, a leader in public health.
Ukrainian leaders are requesting $17 billion in funding to rebuild critical infrastructure, particularly the energy grid, after recent Russian attacks.
Over a thousand multinational companies have exited Russia in response to the war and international sanctions, significantly impacting the economy.
The World Bank estimates that reconstructing Ukraine will cost $411 billion, with the tech sector expected to play a major role in the country's recovery.
25 leaders of Indian origin currently head S&P 500 companies, a significant increase from 11 a decade ago, reflecting the Indian diaspora's growing influence.
