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The fast fashion industry thrived at the height of the pandemic. So why has Asos fallen £291m into debt? The Guadian explores the factors which led to their poor sales performance, including the return of the high street.

Then, as once leading fast fashion retailers have discovered, all good things must end. The Financial Times reports that red is the new green for companies such as Asos as competition grows and consumer demand drops.

The fall of fast fashion

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Tencent's sales have hit their highest growth rate since China emerged into the post-pandemic world. Bloomberg provides statistical insight into China's most influential tech conglomerate.

Then, technology has become integral to daily life in China. So what happens when a citizen's social media account gets deactivated? MIT Technology Review reports on one writer's mission inside Tencent's weirdly secretive customer service centre.

Chinese tech: what's going on with Tencent?

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Should we trust big tech with our mental health data? Moving into the mental health space makes financial and technological sense for Apple. But, as The Verge reports, it's unclear what they'll do with our medical data.

Then, following a recent incident where a British doctor accessed and shared patient information, questions have been raised about data security. The Guardian discovers the victim's "shock and horror" amid warnings over NHS medical privacy.

Who has access to our health data?

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Following pandemic-era education and social disruptions, young professionals are struggling with basic corporate skills. The Financial Times reports on the factors which led to this troubling trend and what Big Four firms are doing to tackle it. 

Then, young workers value a work-life balance. So why are they struggling to find one? The Wall Street Journal discusses discrepancies between our working ideals and daily reality.

Why are young people struggling at work?

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Is the world struggling with a "crisis of disconnection"? With loneliness, polarisation and office division becoming increasingly common, the Financial Times discusses how managers are dealing with technology's adverse effects. 

Then, working from home and a lack of in-person engagement could be negatively impacting your managers. With many previously office-based roles now allowing for greater flexibility, The Guardian discusses the social toll this is taking on management.

Management's crisis of loneliness

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Airbnb has fallen out of favour with consumers in recent years. With shares plummeting and demand decreasing, Bloomberg discusses the factors contributing to the platform's misfortunes.

Then, following recent scrutiny, could Airbnb's return to its roots help turn things around? With a renewed focus on private room booking features, The Guardian explores the platform's attempts to win back consumers and address concerns.

Airbnb: what's next for the travel accommodation app?

Microsoft's Activision acquisition attempt

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Activision Blizzard blasts the U.K. after The Competition and Markets Authority blocked Microsoft's $75bn acquisition deal. Discover the factors behind their decision and the subsequent fallout with the Financial Times. 

Then, does Microsoft need Activision Blizzard to dominate the cloud gaming industry? Bloomberg argues that the U.K.'s decision to block the company's acquisition is a blow but no long-term disaster.

Microsoft's Activision acquisition attempt: a setback for cloud gaming

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