The business of Beijing 2022: Are the Games worth the hefty price tag?
By France24
10 February 2022 |
6:29 am
We take a look at the business of this year's Winter Olympics. A report suggests the true cost is 10 times more than the official $3.9 billion price tag, but Beijing is banking on other benefits. Also, Amazon reports another strong sales quarter, with its advertising business playing an increasingly significant role.
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