Consumer spending in South Korea likely to weaken like it did after ferry sinking in ‘14
In the weeks following the ferry accident on April 16, 2014, traumatised Koreans spent significantly less, resulting in slowed economic growth.
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Thai chefs battle to wow world leaders at Apec summit
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China Daily to co-host ‘Changing Asia’ photo exhibition in Thailand
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Palace Museum in Beijing calls for a possible cooperation with that in Taipei
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WHO says Covid-19 is still a global health emergency
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