Singapore’s central bank is stepping up a green finance collaboration with its counterpart in China, it said Tuesday, as it separately announced plans to sell up to US$1.9 billion of sovereign bonds …
Monthly Archives For May 2024
After talks with China, Benin eases oil export ban against Niger
Meetings with Chinese delegation lead to relief in trade row between African neighbours, signalling Beijing’s growing role as a mediator on the continent, analysts say.
Why China’s top Covid expert is preparing for next global pandemic
Dr Zhang Wenhong, a prominent figure in China’s fight against Covid-19, is now leading efforts to understand the intersection of climate change and infectious diseases. Zhang, who gained nationwide …
Saudi and Chinese financial ties strengthen as officials meet in Beijing
Saudi and Chinese top officials are holding joint meetings in Beijing focused on fostering international economic growth.The sessions, which are slated …
China is trying to end its ‘epic’ property crisis. The hard work is just beginning
Beijing has launched its most ambitious plan yet to rescue its property market, a development that investors have eagerly anticipated for months. But it’s far from certain that the measures will work.
China’s JD.com aims to raise $1.5 bln in convertible bond deal
Chinese online retailer JD.com is raising $1.5 billion via a convertible bond sale, according to the company’s regulatory filings on Tuesday.
China’s general public budget revenue down 2.7% in Jan-April
Photo/Agencies] BEIJING – China’s general public budget revenue dropped 2.7 percent year-on-year to 8.09 trillion yuan ($1.14 trillion) in the first four months of 2024, according to the Ministry of …
Commentary: How resilient is China’s ‘world’s factory’ to supply chain shifts?
While China’s industrial prowess benefits global consumers by providing affordable products such as clothing, electronics and smartphones, it is also a double-edged sword, says Associate Professor Marina Yue Zhang.
South China Sea: Philippine fishermen warn Beijing of ‘10 times’ retaliation over its detainment order
While analysts said the Philippine government’s legal action could be successful, they warned Beijing would likely respond with countermeasures against Manila and its people. “Expect China to …
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin to meet again in July to build on Beijing visit
Beijing and Moscow should ‘maintain security and stability in the common Chinese-Russian neighbourhood’, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says …
China’s Xpeng forecasts rise in quarterly deliveries as promotions boost EV demand
Chinese electric-vehicle maker Xpeng , forecast a rise in second-quarter vehicle deliveries on Tuesday, saying it expects a boost to demand from lower prices and subsidies, sending its U.S.-listed shares up 8% in premarket trading.
China’s Youth Unemployment Eased in April
China’s youth unemployment rate declined in April, in what will likely be welcome news for Beijing as it steps up policy support for the economy.
Beijing’s economy continues upward trajectory in Jan-April
Industrial production in Beijing continued to accelerate from January to April, with the value added of large industrial firms rising 7.9% year on year at comparable prices, 0.4 percentage point higher than the first quarter,…
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