The Hong Kong Telegraph - Economy (English)

US retail sales lose steam in October after hurricanes

Retail sales in the United States slowed in October, according to government data released Friday, with analysts noting that devastating hurricanes in recent months likely disrupted consumption.

Spate of child poisoning deaths sparks S.Africa xenophobia

The deaths of 23 children in Johannesburg this year from suspected food poisoning has ignited anger in South Africa against foreign nationals who run small corner shops known as spazas.