Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum is locked in a heated battle with Ricardo Salinas Pliego, a billionaire with a vast business empire. Sheinbaum accuses Salinas of avoiding taxes and stirring up trouble. Salinas, who has a knack for making headlines, calls himself a fighter against corruption. Bu
Vietnam's Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market is on fire, with big growth expected through 2030. By 2025, it's set to hit USD 2. 61 billion, up from USD 1. 91 billion in 2024. That's a huge jump, and it's not slowing down anytime soon. The market is growing fast, with a mix of local and international pl
Mexico saw a wave of protests led by young people, known as Generation Z, after a mayor's shocking murder. These protests happened in many cities, including Mexico City, where things got intense. A small group of protesters, some wearing hoods, took down fences near the president's home. Police resp
Mexico just got a new financial safety net, but it's smaller than before. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) gave Mexico a $24 billion credit line. This is like a backup plan for Mexico's economy. It's not as big as the previous one, which was around $35 billion. But why the change? Mexico's eco
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum made headlines when she decided to press charges against a man who groped her on the street. This incident, captured on video, sparked a national conversation about women's safety and the legal protections available to them. The man, identified as Uriel Rivera M
Vietnam's coffee fields are in deep trouble. Too much rain has already soaked the ground, and now another typhoon is heading straight for the country's central highlands. This region is crucial for growing robusta coffee, a type that's in high demand worldwide. The excess water is making the soil to
Vietnam's charming town of Hoi An is slowly getting back on its feet after recent floods caused quite a mess. The streets, usually filled with tourists, are starting to see visitors again. But it's not all smooth sailing yet. Many shops and hotels are still cleaning up, trying to get ready for the b
Mexico's meat industry is in a tough spot. New rules are making it harder to move livestock around the country. This is because of a nasty parasite called the screwworm. It eats flesh and can kill animals if not treated. The meat industry says these rules threaten their business. In 2024, they made
Mexico is making some big changes to its trade rules. The country's leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, said they're not trying to start a fight with other countries, even though they're raising taxes on imports. This includes a big increase on cars from China, up to 50%. The new rules affect a lot of goods,
Vietnam marked a significant milestone this week, the 80th anniversary of its independence. The country put on a massive military parade, the biggest in years, to celebrate. Streets in Hanoi were packed with people waving flags and wearing red shirts, showing strong national pride. The parade featu
