China names navy ex-chief as new defence minister BEIJING: China named a former navy commander as its new defence minister on Friday, months after his predecessor was... Published 30 Dec, 2023 06:28am
Pakistan ‘China Ice and Snow Tourism’ launched ISLAMABAD: The 2024 “China Ice and Snow Tourism Overseas Promotion Season” has been launched in Pakistan by the... Published 30 Dec, 2023 06:28am
Life & Style China’s new thirst for coffee spurs cut-throat cafe competition SHANGHAI: Chinese coffee consumption is growing quickly, spurring cut-throat competition between local and foreign... Published 29 Dec, 2023 04:49pm
World Fog, haze in China as New Year travellers brace for potential disruptions BEIJING: Year-end holidaymakers across China were bracing for possible transport disruptions after the weather... Published 29 Dec, 2023 10:29am
Technology China’s Huawei says expects revenue up almost nine percent in 2023 BEIJING: Chinese tech giant Huawei said Friday it “weathered the storm” of US sanctions as it announced a rise of... Published 29 Dec, 2023 09:40am
World Chinese ex-central bank executive sentenced to 16 years for graft BEIJING: A former senior official at China’s central bank has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for... Published 29 Dec, 2023 02:58am
Technology China’s Xiaomi unveils first electric car, plans to become top automaker BEIJING: Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi took the wraps off its first electric vehicle on Thursday and promptly... Published 28 Dec, 2023 03:08pm
Markets Asian refiners face diesel supply glut in 2024 SINGAPORE: Diesel supply in Asia is set to jump in 2024 fueled by new refineries in the Middle East and robust... Published 28 Dec, 2023 10:28am
Business & Finance China’s industrial profits post double-digit gains but recovery uneven BEIJING: China’s November industrial profits posted double-digit gains as overall manufacturing improved, although... Published 28 Dec, 2023 04:52am
Business & Finance Russia says redirected most oil exports to China, India MOSCOW: Russia has redirected its oil exports from Europe to China and India, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak... Published 28 Dec, 2023 04:52am
Markets Russia says redirected most oil exports to China, India MOSCOW: Russia has redirected its oil exports from Europe to China and India, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak... Updated 27 Dec, 2023 04:57pm
Business & Finance China’s industrial profits post double-digit gains but recovery uneven BEIJING: China’s November industrial profits posted double-digit gains as overall manufacturing improved, although... Published 27 Dec, 2023 10:32am
Markets China’s 2023/24 sugar output to rise 9% y/y to 9.8mn T BEIJING: China’s sugar output in the 2023/2024 season is estimated to rise 9% from the previous season to 9.8... Published 27 Dec, 2023 10:16am
Pakistan 11 students of Gwadar varsity visit Pak-China Institute ISLAMABAD: Pakistan-China Institute hosted an 11-member delegation of students of the University of Gwadar. The... Published 27 Dec, 2023 05:15am
World Beijing records most hours of sub-zero temperatures in December since 1951 BEIJING: China’s capital Beijing has broken its record for hours of sub-zero temperatures in December dating back to... Published 24 Dec, 2023 05:19pm
World China identifies second set of projects in $140bn spending plan SHANGHAI: China’s top planning body said on Saturday it had identified a second batch of public investment... Published 24 Dec, 2023 04:00am
World US starts targeting banks that help Russian war in Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States said Friday it will impose sanctions on foreign banks that support Russia’s war in... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Opinion Govt’s quest for FDI: the way forward Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been crucial in supporting developing economies to participate in global trade ... Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:06am
World China earthquake death toll rises to 148 BEIJING: The toll from China’s deadliest earthquake in years rose to 148 on Friday, state media reported, as... Updated 22 Dec, 2023 10:33pm
Business & Finance Chinese EV automaker BYD to build car factory in Hungary SHANGHAI: China’s top electric automaker BYD will build a car factory in Hungary, the company said Friday, as it... Published 22 Dec, 2023 04:18pm
Business & Finance Five major Chinese banks cut interest rates on some deposits BEIJING: Five of China’s largest state banks, including the Agricultural Bank of China and China Construction Bank,... Published 22 Dec, 2023 09:59am
World China warns Philippines against South China Sea ‘miscalculation’ BEIJING/MANILA: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told the Philippines to address through dialogue serious... Published 22 Dec, 2023 05:22am
Opinion China our first option, and last option as well This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “The giant ship of China’s economy will continue to cleave the ... Published 22 Dec, 2023 05:22am
Print Trade boost: 5-year vision shared with China ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce and Industries Minister, Dr Gohar Ejaz, on Wednesday, shared an... Updated 21 Dec, 2023 09:53am
Opinion The giant ship of China’s economy will continue to cleave the waves Since the beginning of this year, the China’s economy has been moving forward, overcoming obstacles and showing a... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:22pm
Business & Finance Japan’s exports fall for first time in three months as China shipments sag TOKYO: Japan’s exports in November fell for the first time in three months dragged down by China-bound chip... Published 20 Dec, 2023 12:21pm
Markets China’s coal imports from Indonesia, Australia rise in November China’s coal imports last month from top supplier Indonesia rose 16% from October while those from Australia were up... Published 20 Dec, 2023 12:11pm
Markets China’s fuel oil imports, bunker exports fall in November SINGAPORE: China’s fuel oil imports fell in November after rebounding in October, while exports for bunkering also... Published 20 Dec, 2023 11:34am
Markets King dollar seen vulnerable in 2024 if Fed pivots NEW YORK: The Federal Reserve’s dovish December pivot has boosted the case for the weakening dollar to keep falling... Published 20 Dec, 2023 11:24am
World Record-breaking cold hits northern China BEIJING: Temperatures in cities across northern China hit record lows on Wednesday, as authorities issued an alert... Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:51am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?