The Weeknd, smooth yet steamy, makes quick return
By Shaun Tandon
NEW YORK — Just one year after he catapulted into the ranks of top pop stars, The Weeknd has returned with a sprawling new album in which his silky voice goes into steamier territory.
Merchandise trade growth forecast for select Asia-Pacific economies
THE PHILIPPINES and much of Asia Pacific can be expected to see some recovery in merchandise exports next year, according to a United Nations (UN) report that nevertheless warned that structural changes to major economies like China could mean the current trade slowdown is not a glitch and could persist. Read the full story.
