China’s president Xi Jinping marked the country’s 50 years of membership in the UN with a speech calling for greater global cooperation. China was a founding member of the UN but was blocked by the…
Monthly Archives For October 2021
China coal futures fall for a fourth day as govt intervenes
China’s thermal coal futures fell for a fourth day on Monday, extending losses since last week when they cooled from record highs after Beijing said it would intervene to tame prices.
United Overseas Bank (China) Limited – Update
Limited’s (UOBC) Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) is based on Fitch Ratings’ expectations of an extremely high probability of extraordinary support from the parent, United …
UPDATE 1-China will uphold world peace, Xi says on anniversary of return to U.N.
President Xi Jinping vowed on Monday that China would always uphold world peace and international rules, amid concerns expressed by the United States and other countries over the nation’s increasing …
September cattle export figures underline trade slowdown
Australian cattle shipments to all export markets in September totaled 51,152 head, falling to the lowest monthly export volume for four and a half years…Read More …
Asia crude oil imports recover in October, China stays weak: Russell
The region’s crude imports this month are estimated at 24.98 million barrels per day (bpd) by Refinitiv Oil Research, which will be the most since March and also exceed the pre-coronavirus level of 24 …
The 6 Ways Blockchain Will Change SMB Payroll Processes
Blockchain technology has been the talk of the town for the past few years. Apart from being the backbone of cryptocurrency infrastructure, this decentralized ledger technology has also had a positive …
Philippines’ China-backed power grid operator avoids IPO
The majority stockholder of the Philippines’ power grid operator, which has courted controversy over issues including Chinese ownership, is set to kick off a crucial share sale on Tuesday to comply …
Beijing set for 100-day Olympic countdown but boycott calls, virus weigh
Beijing marks 100 days until the Winter Olympics on Wednesday but preparations for the Games have been overshadowed by boycott calls and a fresh …
Beijing marathon postponed as China battles Delta COVID-19 outbreak
BEIJING: The Beijing marathon this weekend has been postponed until further notice, organisers said, as China seeks to stamp out a COVID-19 outbreak and return to zero cases ahead of the Winter …
Saudi Central Bank Mulls Blockchain for Finance, Rejects Phasing Out Cash: Report
Saudi Arabia’s central bank is experimenting with emerging technologies like blockchain for the finance sector, but doesn’t intend to phase out cash in favor of digital payments, according to an …
China property firms to meet with state planner on Tuesday – Cailianshe
Chinese property firms, including many with dollar-denominated debts, will meet with China’s state planner in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese media outlet Cailianshe said, citing sources familiar with the …
Chinese mainland reports 35 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases
The Chinese mainland on Sunday reported 35 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Monday. Of the new local cases, 19 were reported in Inner …
