Year behind and year ahead summed up in 2 words

Published 9:03 am Friday, January 1, 2016

Asked to sum up 2015 in two words, and to do the same for their expectations for the coming year, people around the world have this to say:

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THAILAND

2015: “A mess.”

2016: “Fresh start.”

— Korawut Lam, college student

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CHINA

2015: “Smog, corruption.”

2016: “Lower prices, safe Internet.”

— Chen Chen, hairdresser

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BRAZIL

2015: “Economic crisis.”

2016: “Olympic crisis.”

— Meire Gomes, jewelry seller

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NEW YORK

2015: “Lousy economy.”

2016: “More money.”

— Ronnie Boyd, who sells knickknacks and scarves on Times Square

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MALAYSIA

2015: “Tough life.”

2016: “Better economy.”

— Tony Wong, businessman

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PHILIPPINES

2015: “Move on.”

2016: “New house.”

— Jojo Moro, Typhoon Haiyan survivor

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FRANCE

2015: “Danger everywhere.”

2016: “Solidarity.”

— Sylvie Marchal, communication expert in Paris