# economy

Eleven Days Until Nowruz, Many Iranians Hesitate to Go Home as Fear Outweighs Tradition

As Nowruz approaches, many Iranians are opting not to return home, citing safety concerns, legal risks and economic pressures. This reluctance threatens traditional family reunions and carries wider social, economic and political implications for Iran and its diaspora.

iMil2026年3月16日 01:59

#Iran#Nowruz#migration

Aerial view of Shenzhen's modern skyline in Guangdong, China. Dense urban landscape with skyscrapers and mountains.

World

Guangdong’s Demographic Leap: China’s Economic Engine Secures Its Place as the Nation’s Most Populous Province

Guangdong reached a record 128.59 million permanent residents in 2025, growing by about 790,000 and cementing its position as China’s most populous province. The rise is driven more by inward migration than by births alone, making Guangdong a demographic outlier that is simultaneously an economic engine and a key contributor to national birth numbers.

SoBiz2026年2月9日 11:14

#Guangdong#China population#internal migration