Thai PM plans visa-free travel, concerts to boost tourism BANGKOK: Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday his government plans to roll out more measures... Updated 22 Feb, 2024 12:59pm
Pakistan Iran, China CGs bid farewell to Caretaker CM Punjab LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has started his farewell meetings, as he held separate meetings... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Markets China’s top coal producing region tells miners to curb overproduction BEIJING: China’s top coal-producing region of Shanxi has ordered miners to curb overproduction, according to a... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Life & Style Youth appetite for gold rises as Chinese economy loses lustre SHUNDE, China: The sound of gentle tapping filled a jewellery workshop in southern China as a craftsman hammered... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:30pm
World China disappointed over US veto on Israel-Hamas ceasefire vote China expressed “strong disappointment” over the United States blocking a draft United Nations Security Council... Published 21 Feb, 2024 11:39am
World China air passenger numbers rise 44.6% in January BEIJING: Air passenger numbers in China surged 44.6% year-on-year in January to 54.26 million trips, according to... Published 21 Feb, 2024 11:25am
Business & Finance Dollar dips, Aussie gains as China sparks global growth hopes NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened on Tuesday and the Australian currency gained after China cut interest rates in a... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Business & Finance Asian currencies: Malaysian ringgit at 26-yr low BENGALURU: Malaysia’s ringgit reached a 26-year low as emerging Asian currencies weakened against the dollar on... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Business & Finance Tibet Airlines orders 40 C919, 10 ARJ21 jets from China’s COMAC SINGAPORE: China’s Tibet Airlines on Tuesday signed an order for 40 C919 narrowbody jets and 10 ARJ21 aircraft from... Published 20 Feb, 2024 11:58am
World China ready to work with EU to uphold free trade, multilateralism, foreign minister says BEIJING: China is ready to work with the European Union to uphold free trade, practice multilateralism, and promote... Published 20 Feb, 2024 10:52am
Print Refinery, petrochemical complex: PSO taps China’s Sinopec for partnership with Aramco As per pre-feasibility study, project will have processing capacity of more than 300,000 bpd, will produce range of high-value petroleum products Updated 20 Feb, 2024 11:59am
Life & Style Spring festival spending on China’s duty-free island hits record SHANGHAI: Shoppers visiting China’s island province of Hainan spent a record 2.49 billion yuan ($346.2 million) on... Published 19 Feb, 2024 05:01pm
World At World Court, Palestinians demand end of Israeli occupation THE HAGUE: Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki on Monday demanded an immediate end to Israel’s occupation... Updated 19 Feb, 2024 05:00pm
Markets Dalian iron ore inches higher on China’s post-holiday demand outlook BEIJING: Dalian iron ore futures edged higher on Monday, aided by hopes that demand will pick up in top consumer... Published 19 Feb, 2024 10:26am
Markets China stocks gain after Lunar New Year break; HK shares retreats SHANGHAI: China shares gained on Monday as investors returning from the week-long Lunar New Year break snapped up... Published 19 Feb, 2024 10:19am
World Blinken raises Russia’s anti-satellite arm with China, India MUNICH: Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised US concerns that Russia was developing a space-based anti-satellite... Published 19 Feb, 2024 05:24am
World China's first homegrown airliner makes international debut in Singapore SINGAPORE: China’s challenger to Airbus and Boeing’s passenger jets, the narrow-body C919 manufactured by the... Updated 18 Feb, 2024 06:09pm
Pakistan Reception held to celebrate ties with China, Turkiye KARACHI: The Chinese Consul General in Karachi Yang Yundong has said that China wants to see Pakistan developing and... Published 18 Feb, 2024 03:01am
World UK’s Cameron raises Red Sea, human rights issues with Chinese counterpart British Foreign Minister David Cameron met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference on... Published 17 Feb, 2024 10:56am
World Wang Yi held ‘constructive’ talks with Blinken in Munich: Chinese foreign ministry BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed lifting sanctions against Chinese companies and individuals in a... Published 17 Feb, 2024 10:44am
World Thailand plans to waive visas for more countries BANGKOK: Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday the government plans to offer visa-free travel to... Published 16 Feb, 2024 10:17am
World China’s top diplomat to visit Germany, France, Spain in coming days BEIJING: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will visit Germany for the Munich Security Conference then travel to Spain and... Published 15 Feb, 2024 12:19pm
Business & Finance Japan unexpectedly slips into recession, Germany now world’s third-biggest economy TOKYO: Japan unexpectedly slipped into a recession at the end of last year, losing its title as the world’s... Published 15 Feb, 2024 10:42am
Technology China’s BYD plans new electric vehicle plant in Mexico, says Nikkei China’s BYD Co Ltd will set up a new electric vehicle (EV) factory in Mexico, Nikkei reported on Wednesday, citing... Published 14 Feb, 2024 10:01am
Business & Finance As China woes mount, investment banks brace for more Asia job cuts HONG KONG: Job cuts at western investment banks in Asia are expected to increase this year as revenue pressures rise... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:25am
Markets China back as a net zinc importer LONDON: China returned to being a major net importer of refined zinc last year after a brief inversion of historical... Published 11 Feb, 2024 05:35am
Markets Climate campaigners urge China to invest in renewable energy LAHORE: Climate campaigners urged China to invest in renewable energy in Pakistan. The demand was raised at a rally... Published 11 Feb, 2024 05:35am
Print New customs’ values on playing cards determined ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of playing... Updated 11 Feb, 2024 09:25am
World Putin and Xi reject US ‘interference’, praise their own ties and trade MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Thursday and both... Published 08 Feb, 2024 06:50pm
World Xi urges ‘close strategic coordination’ in call with Putin BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the two countries should pursue... Published 08 Feb, 2024 05:25pm