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.”
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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
