China Focus: China’s 5th national economic census highlights new development vitality
Beijing: China on Thursday published the results of its fifth national economic census, which showed that the country's economy had...
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Boxing Day footfall down on UK high streets despite discounts
London: Fewer consumers have made the journey to high streets and shopping centres in search of Boxing Day discounts. Footfall...
Portugal: Rents increase 10.7%
Lisbon: The Lisbon Metropolitan Area continues to be the sub-region with the highest rents, with properties rented at 13.53 euros...
Pakistan-France strengthening ties, PIA set to fly to France again
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and France aim to strengthen bilateral cooperation by resuming Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights to France,...
Italy buys 24 additional Eurofighter typhoon jets
Rome: The Italian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract to acquire up to 24 additional Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft for...
Pakistan starts domestic production of high-speed passenger coaches, goods wagons with Chinese help
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: With help from China, Pakistan has started domestic production of high-speed passenger coaches and goods wagons. This...
UK box office forecast to top £1bn in 2025 after year-on-year fall
London: The UK box office is forecast to surpass £1bn next year for the first time in six years, but...
Nestlé takes back Nestea in Portugal
Lisbon: Nestlé will once again be responsible for the production and sale of Nestea in Portugal. This comes after the...
Exports to EU surge by 14% in first five months of FY25 to $4.8bn
Celina Ali Islamabad : Pakistan’s exports to the European Union (EU) grew by 14% to $4.8 billion during the first...
KPEZDMC ordered to confirm land prices to China Century Steel Mills
Islamabad: Pakistani Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Monday afternoon held a meeting with officials...
China leads in robotics patents, applications
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Robots play a significant role in emerging technologies and are key equipment for modern industries. The application...
UK car industry hails plan for Prius-style hybrids to stay on sale after 2030
London: The British car industry has welcomed government proposals that could allow Toyota Prius-style hybrids to continue to be sold...
BRI collaboration highlighted as key for Pakistan’s vet sector
Beijing: “Collaboration with China within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is crucial for advancing Pakistan’s veterinary...
Supply chain ties foster shared development
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: In early December, Meng Xiangyu, a manager at Liaoning Chengzhi Trading Co Ltd, a Shenyang-based freight forwarder,...
UK economy had zero growth between July and September
London: The UK economy had zero growth between July and September, revised official figures show. The revised data comes after...
Lisbon remains attractive for real estate investment
Lisobn: Lisbon is the 10th most attractive city to invest in real estate next year. This ranking of the most...
Henan Embracing ‘Seaport’ for Prosperity
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Without borders or seas, Zhengzhou is also thriving towards the ocean by leveraging its inland port to...
BRI Collaboration Highlighted as Key for Pakistan’s Vet Sector
China Economic Net Beijing: “Collaboration with China within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is crucial for...
Guinness raids its Irish reserves to ease UK shortages amid gen Z demand
London: Guinness is raiding its reserves in Ireland to boost shipments to the UK, where a social media-fuelled surge in...
EU-sanctioned Russian oil still hits markets via Bulgaria
Sofia: Even though the EU sanctions Russian oil, Bulgaria still allows crude to be processed at the Lukoil Burgas refinery....
Could $100m of Elon Musk’s money sway a general election for Reform UK?
London: Over the 2024 general election period, combined donations to every UK party totalled about £50m. If reports are to...
UK to ban bee-killing pesticides but highly toxic type could still be allowed
London: Bee-killing pesticides are to be banned by the UK government, as ministers set out plans to outlaw the use...
UK house price predictions for 2025: with pay rising and rates falling, they’ll just keep going up
London: It’s been a bumpy ride for the housing market in recent years, after Liz Truss’s disastrous mini budget of...
Portugal: Minimum monthly wage increases in 2025
Lisbon: Decree-Law no. 112/2024, of December 19th was publish on Portugal’s Official Gazette, ruling the minimum monthly wage’s increase to...
Over 200 B2B agreements, MoU worth $70mln signed with Chinese firms, PM told
Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday was apprised that over 200 business-to-business (B2B) agreements along with a...
Three Gorges South Asia Company’s Board of Directors holds symposium in Beijing
Beijing: The Board of Directors of Three Gorges South Asia Ltd (CSAIL) this week convened a thematic symposium in Beijing....
Heyin county’s pomegranates: thin-skinned, juicy, and seedless
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: As autumn arrives, the Heyin pomegranates are entering their harvest season, with large and red pomegranates hanging...
Taste geographical indication products in Henan province
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Geographical indications play a significant role in fostering regional economic growth, supporting rural revitalization, preserving traditional culture,...
UK finance minister to visit China in January to revive regular economic talks, sources say
Beijing: Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves will visit China for two days in January to revive high-level economic and financial...
Ahsan Iqbal hails “Iron Brother” relationship with China, outlines vision for CPEC Phase-II
Beijing: Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, lauded the “iron brother” relationship between Pakistan and China, likening...
