China minister hails 'strong' Russia ties in Putin meeting MOSCOW: Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu on Sunday hailed ties with Moscow during a meeting with Russian ... Published 17 Apr, 2023 12:12am
World China relationship will be determined by Beijing’s behaviour, EU policy chief says KARUIZAWA: The relationship between China and Europe will be determined by Beijing’s behaviour, including what... Published 16 Apr, 2023 05:26pm
Markets Gasoline complex posts weekly loss of 15% NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline complex posted a weekly loss of over 15% even as strong pull from U.S. markets amid... Published 16 Apr, 2023 03:36am
Markets China plans to reduce soy meal in animal feed BEIJING: China’s agriculture ministry issued an action plan on Friday proposing soy meal rations in animal feed ... Published 16 Apr, 2023 03:36am
Editorials Rapid progress EDITORIAL: Things have been moving very fast in the Middle East ever since China brokered a historic peace between... Published 16 Apr, 2023 03:36am
World Brazil president in UAE after China visit ABU DHABI: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived Saturday in the United Arab Emirates, following a... Published 15 Apr, 2023 08:48pm
World China March new home prices rise at fastest pace in 21 months BEIJING: China’s new home prices rose in March at the fastest pace in 21 months, official data showed on Saturday,... Published 15 Apr, 2023 11:04am
Markets OPEC cites risks to summer oil outlook as backdrop to shock cut LONDON: OPEC on Thursday flagged downside risks to summer oil demand as part of the backdrop to output cuts ... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Opinion Shift away from USD picking up the pace The mighty US dollar that reigned supreme for several decades is witnessing a challenge to its dominance. There is a... Updated 15 Apr, 2023 07:33am
Print UAE promises $1bn to get IMF deal on track China has released $300m: Dar Updated 15 Apr, 2023 08:50am
World Italy economy minister cautious over trade ties with China ROME: Italy must be increasingly cautious in its trade ties with China, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti was... Published 14 Apr, 2023 11:55pm
Markets Pakistan to receive $300mn from ICBC today: Dar This will bring total funds received from ICBC to $1.3 billion Updated 14 Apr, 2023 06:30pm
Markets China is willing to implement debt disposal framework BEIJING: China reiterated it is willing to implement a debt disposal framework with other countries, People’s Bank... Published 14 Apr, 2023 11:02am
Markets Japan, India and France announce common platform for Sri Lanka creditors WASHINGTON: Japan, India and France on Thursday announced a common platform for talks among bilateral creditors to... Published 14 Apr, 2023 10:59am
World China, Russia foreign ministers discuss Ukraine crisis BEIJING: Chinese and Russian foreign ministers discussed the Ukraine crisis in a meeting in Uzbekistan’s Samarkand... Published 13 Apr, 2023 08:19pm
World Germany welcomes signals from China on debt-restructuring concessions WASHINGTON: Germany’s finance minister on Thursday welcomed a signal from China that it may drop a demand for... Published 13 Apr, 2023 08:06pm
Markets China’s March coal imports jump to 3-year high SINGAPORE: China’s coal imports surged in March to their highest in any month over the past three years as utilities... Published 13 Apr, 2023 11:08am
Markets China March copper imports fall amid soft demand recovery, rising domestic supply BEIJING: China’s copper imports fell 19% in March from a year earlier, customs data showed on Thursday, as domestic... Published 13 Apr, 2023 10:47am
Markets China’s crude oil imports surge, but fuel exports jump even more: Russell LAUNCESTON: China’s imports of crude oil surged to the second highest on record in March, capping off a strong first... Published 13 Apr, 2023 09:58am
World China’s Sinopec to take stake in Qatar’s North Field East DOHA: China’s Sinopec will take a stake in the eastern expansion of Qatar’s North Field liquefied natural gas... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
World US imposes export controls on companies assisting Russia's military WASHINGTON: The U.S. Commerce Department said on Wednesday it is imposing export controls on more than two dozen... Published 12 Apr, 2023 11:24pm
World France a 'reliable' US ally but needs to engage China: minister WASHINGTON: France is a "strong and reliable" US ally, the country's Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire told AFP on... Published 12 Apr, 2023 10:39pm
World China records world’s first human death from H3N8 bird flu: WHO BEIJING: A Chinese woman has become the first person to die from a type of bird flu that is rare in humans, the... Published 12 Apr, 2023 10:45am
Markets IMF issues growth warning as it lowers 2023 forecast WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund slightly lowered its outlook for the global economy on Tuesday, while... Published 12 Apr, 2023 10:11am
Markets Oil rises over 1pc with US and China inflation in focus NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than 1 percent on Tuesday with support from a weaker dollar and hopes that the ... Published 12 Apr, 2023 06:11am
Markets Australia reaches deal with China to resolve barley dispute SYDNEY: Australia has reached an agreement with China to resolve their dispute over barley imports, Foreign Minister... Published 12 Apr, 2023 06:11am
World Brazil's Lula puts Ukraine peace on his agenda in China BRASILIA: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva departed Brazil on Tuesday for an official visit to China, where he... Published 12 Apr, 2023 12:04am
World Blinken to visit Vietnam, Japan as Asia tensions flare WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Vietnam later this week in the latest bid to build... Published 10 Apr, 2023 07:34pm
World China to attend IMF meeting in Washington after COVID hiatus BEIJING/WASHINGTON D.C.: Top officials from China will attend the World Bank and International Monetary Fund spring... Published 10 Apr, 2023 04:59pm
World US searches for source of highly classified intel leak WASHINGTON: Classified documents that appeared online, with details ranging from Ukraine’s air defenses to Israel’s... Published 10 Apr, 2023 10:52am
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?