[Post 418] The Women Who Were Sold To Marry Their Brothers: China's Child-Fostered Brides | Daughters Of Putien

Summary

Between the 1970s and the 1990s, under China's strict one-child policy, an unknown number of baby girls were abandoned by their parents who wanted to have a son. Tens of thousands of these unwanted girls were brought to Putien, Fujian, where they were raised by foster families. But their foster parents didn't do this out of the kindness of their hearts. Instead, they had a clear goal: one day the girls were to marry their sons. Decades later, the women have grown up, and they want answers: where did they came from? And why are they traded like a commodity?

[Post 417] Red Lobster's Fall Is A Case Study Of How To Kill A Business | Rise and Fall | Business Insider

Summary

Once a seafood powerhouse in America, Red Lobster is bankrupt and shutting down dozens of restaurants. Is Wall Street to blame?

[Post 416] Gen Z In China: Can This Online Gaming Influencer Become An Entrepreneur In 6 Months? | Money Mind

Summary

What's your next career step when you're already a successful online gamer earning up to US$7000 a month at the age of 21? For one Gen Z in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, the goal is to be the boss of her own business. Will she be able to pull it off in the six months she has given herself? 

[Post 415] I Left The U.S. For Thailand — Look Inside My $544/Month Apartment

Summary

Paul Lee, 28, moved to Bangkok, Thailand from NYC three years ago. He lives in a 650-square-foot one-bedroom apartment in the Thonglor neighborhood, which Paul says is "the SoHo of Bangkok." The apartment came furnished, and Paul has access to amenities, including a pool and a gym.

Unlocked is a home tour series focused on how much people across the globe spend on their housing, what they get for the money and what they had to sacrifice to make it happen.

[Post 414] Why We Left China With Our 13-year-old, And Risked Our Lives To Get To The US Illegally

Summary

Dad, Mum, and 13-year-old Lucy departed Chengdu, China with hopes of illegally entering the United States. They are part of a growing trend called ‘zou xian’ or ‘Walk The Line’ in Chinese internet slang, referring to those who take long and arduous detours to America. Their journey across the continent started in Ecuador, spanning 7 countries and 6,000km.

[Post 413] Living After Layoff: How To Manage Your Money | Money Mind | Personal Finance

Summary

How to keep your finances on track, even after losing your job. Tips on managing your payables.

[Post 412] Where To Get Positive Returns In A Volatile Market In H2 2024 | Money Mind | Investing

Summary

After a strong first half, what will drive global markets in the second half of the year?