Chinese VP meets with UK chancellor of exchequer; China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue convenes after a six-year hiatus
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Saturday met with British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, who is in Beijing...
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EU wheat eases to three-week low
Euronext wheat edged down on Friday to a three-week low as export competition hung over the market, despite further weakness...
Three global satellite internet operators seek entry into Pakistan
Starlink, OneWeb, Shanghai Spacecom express interest; await regulatory approval by Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory Board Pakistan’s satellite communications sector has...
PIA’s first flight to Paris in four years returns to Islamabad
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight reached Islamabad from Paris on Saturday morning, the first in four and a half...
China’s goods trade with RCEP members in Jan-Nov 2024 hits $1.67 trn
China's goods trade with RCEP members reached $1.67 trillion in January-November 2024—a rise of 4.4 per cent YoY, China's commerce...
Henan Investment Group plans to invest in the development of Uzbekistan’s mining industry
On 10 January 2025, Minister of Mining and Geology of Uzbekistan Bobir Islamov held talks with a delegation from Henan...
UK gas reserves fall to ‘concerningly low’ levels, says British Gas owner
The UK’s gas reserves have plummeted to “concerningly low” levels as a result of soaring demand during freezing weather conditions,...
US, UK impose sweeping sanctions on Russia’s oil sector, target shadow fleet
A view shows the Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft's Moscow oil refinery on the south-eastern outskirts of Moscow, Russia on...
Bulgaria launches 240 mln euro digital networks construction grant
Bulgarian or foreign companies can apply for grants totalling 468.9 million levs ($247.1 million/239.7 million euro) to finance the construction...
Pakistani airline resumes Europe flights after EU ban lifted
Pakistan's state-run carrier PIA has resumed flights to Europe after the EU lifted a four-year safety ban. The airline is...
Standard Chartered launches crypto services in Europe
Standard Chartered has announced the launch of its crypto services for customers and partners in Europe, after securing a digital...
Pakistan’s remittance inflow at $3.1bn in December 2024, up 6% month-on-month
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released data on Friday showing that the inflow of overseas workers’ remittances into Pakistan...
Nearly 80% of foreign respondents show confidence in China’s development prospect in first survey on China’s international
As changes unseen in a century accelerate across the world, China's impact is becoming increasingly comprehensive, profound, and long-lasting. The...
China-Africa cooperation energizes Global South growth
Containers are being loaded onto a truck at Lekki Port in Lagos, Nigeria, on Nov. 30, 2024. Lekki Port, a...
China’s role highlighted in green transition of shipping
The global shipping industry still faces significant challenges in decarbonization, where China can play a critical role, said industry experts...
China’s civil aviation anticipates new record high in 2025
In 2024, the civil aviation industry achieved a record passenger volume of 730 million and cargo/mail volume of 8.98 million...
Concern over EU breaching own data rules
The European Union's executive, the European Commission, may be breaching the bloc's own institutional data protection rules, according to the...
Henan’s inbound mail services go mobile with one-stop platform trial
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: "The online system allows users to complete various operations, such as supplementary declarations and tax payments. Once...
Pakistan, China agree to boost cooperation in maritime sector
Islamabad: A high-level delegation from China Yunnan Sunny Road & Bridge Co., Ltd., led by Chairman Xub Jiazheng, along with...
UK’s richest woman takes 45% pay cut but still earns more than Apple’s Tim Cook
London: Despite a 45% pay cut, Bet365 billionaire Denise Coates, the UK's highest-paid woman, received 150 million pounds in salary...
Italy defence minister dampens talk of Starlink deal for secure communications
Rome: The Italian defence ministry has not backed a deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to supply new secure communications services...
Henan’s tourism revenue exceeds 1 trillion yuan in 2024
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On January 6, the Information Office of the People's Government of Henan Province held a press conference....
Call for collaboration with China’s chemical industry to improve Pakistan’s competitiveness
Lahore: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) Vice President Zafar Iqbal Tuesday stressed the need for taking...
CMS Portugal appoints three new equity partners
Lisbon: CMS Portugal has appointed as equity partners Margarida Vila Franca (corporate M&A), Nuno Figueirôa Santos (tax), and Sofia Mateus...
Made in Henan! China’s largest-diameter double-shield hard rock TBM begins operation
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: The "Henan-made" tunnel boring machine (TBM) has set a new record. On January 5, a double-shield hard...
Direct air cargo route links central China’s Henan, Nordic region
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: An international cargo route has been officially launched between Zhengzhou, the capital of central China's Henan Province,...
High-Speed Rail Now Connects Hong Kong to 93 Mainland Cities, Including Direct Routes from Luoyang
Da Kung Zhongyuan Zhengzhou: Starting January 5, the national railway system has implemented a new train schedule, significantly expanding the...
“Return to growth” in UK as firm acceptances rocket by 31%
London: Following a challenging year for the sector as a policy banning all but postgraduate research international students from bringing...
Sales of superluxury cars in Bulgaria reach new record in 2024
Sofia: Sales of luxury and superluxury cars in Bulgaria reached a new record in 2024, according to data on new...
Italy denies Starlink talks with Trump during PM Meloni’s US visit
Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office denied reports that the supply of SpaceX’s Starlink services was discussed during her...
