Eastern Germany risks falling behind, economists warn, while neighbours such as Poland are booming. What sets them apart, and what does the East need to turn things around? Source: euronews.com

Perspective: Is the U.S. economy “wrecked” and “failed” under President Donald Trump? Source: newsweek.com

Colombians are voting in presidential elections in which the economic model, counter-narcotics policies and relations with Washington are all at stake. Source: bloomberg.com

Thank you for opening your Chartbook email. May Chandavong, known as the first generation of contemporary artists in Laos, is a former vice president of the university of Lao National Institute of Fine Arts and has influenced many students. After receiving art education in Paris, he returned to Paris and drew scenery pictures of Laos, […]

“I apologize for not dying soon enough for you,” one boomer wrote to me, “so your generation can pick over my financial bones.” Source: fortune.com

Summer hiring is expected to be the lowest on record for teens. Jobs may be more scarce, but there are still opportunities if they know where to look. Source: usatoday.com