China Dec copper imports slide as demand cools BEIJING: China’s copper imports in December registered a yearly decline in the wake of cooling demand as factory... Published 13 Jan, 2023 10:23am
Markets Dalian iron ore higher on strong China demand optimism MANILA: Dalian iron ore futures edged higher on Thursday while the Singapore benchmark price steadied near a... Published 13 Jan, 2023 06:05am
World Russia sees no danger from China's relaxation of COVID measures Russia sees no dangers from Beijing's relaxation of measures to fight COVID-19 and will not impose extra ... Published 13 Jan, 2023 01:15am
World China condemns Kabul attack, hopes Afghan govt can protect citizens of all countries BEIJING: China strongly condemns the Kabul attack and hopes the Afghan government can protect citizens from all... Published 12 Jan, 2023 02:09pm
World Chinese fret over infecting elderly as holidays prompt COVID warnings BEIJING: People in China worried on Thursday about spreading COVID-19 to aged relatives as they planned returns to... Published 12 Jan, 2023 10:08am
Markets Palm oil hits near three-week closing low KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a second consecutive session on Wednesday to close at their lowest... Published 12 Jan, 2023 07:03am
Markets Oil gains 2pc on optimism over global economy NEW YORK: Oil prices rose 2 percent to a one-week high on Wednesday as hopes for an improved global economic outlook... Published 12 Jan, 2023 06:59am
Markets Copper rises above $9,000 for first time since June LONDON: Copper prices rose above $9,000 a tonne on Wednesday for the first time since June on hopes that Chinese... Published 12 Jan, 2023 06:59am
World China defends its retaliation against South Korea, Japan COVID curbs BEIJING: Chinese state media defended on Wednesday the retaliatory measures against South Korea and Japan over their... Published 11 Jan, 2023 09:26am
Business & Finance Import of green tea from Vietnam and China: DGCV Karachi revises Customs values ISLAMABAD: Directo-rate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of green tea... Published 11 Jan, 2023 07:09am
World Covid-19: China suspends issuing visas in Japan, S Korea BEIJING: China suspended issuing short-term visas in South Korea and Japan on Tuesday, after announcing it would... Published 11 Jan, 2023 06:59am
Pakistan Chinese projects: Bilawal talks to Qin, iterates govt’s security resolve BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang held phone conversations with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari,... Updated 11 Jan, 2023 08:58am
World China Covid surge not expected to ‘significantly impact’ Europe: WHO COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it did not expect a surge of Covid-19 cases in China to... Published 10 Jan, 2023 05:27pm
Business & Finance BMW Group sales down 4.8% in 2022 on supply bottlenecks, China lockdowns BERLIN: The BMW Group delivered just under 2.4 million vehicles in 2022, down 4.8% from the year before, with brand... Published 10 Jan, 2023 02:38pm
World COVID wave past its peak in many parts of China BEIJING: Many parts of China are already past their peak of COVID-19 infections, state media reported on Tuesday,... Published 10 Jan, 2023 09:23am
Markets European shares rise on China reopening optimism PARIS: European shares rose on Monday, extending the year’s upbeat start to a second week, as China reopened its... Published 10 Jan, 2023 06:00am
Business & Finance Oil rises over 1pc NEW YORK: Oil prices rose over 1% on Monday after China’s move to reopen its borders boosted the outlook for fuel... Published 10 Jan, 2023 06:00am
Markets China issues 111.82mn T new crude oil imports quota for 2023 SINGAPORE: China has issued its second batch of 2023 crude oil import quotas to mostly independent refiners,... Published 09 Jan, 2023 02:43pm
Markets China’s easing of Australian coal ban is symbolic, not market-shifting: Russell LAUNCESTON: China’s decision to allow imports of Australian coal after more than two years of an unofficial ban is... Published 09 Jan, 2023 10:50am
Print China reopens borders in final farewell to zero-Covid HONG KONG/BEIJING: Travellers streamed into China by air, land and sea on Sunday, many eager for long-awaited... Updated 09 Jan, 2023 08:48am
Business & Finance Standard Chartered becomes first foreign bank to trade bond futures in China SHANGHAI: Standard Chartered Plc’s China unit said it had become the first foreign bank to trade treasury bond... Published 09 Jan, 2023 06:00am
Business & Finance Tesla cuts prices in China SHANGHAI: Tesla cut prices in China for the second time in less than three months on Friday, fuelling forecasts of a... Published 09 Jan, 2023 06:00am
Business & Finance Tesla, other EV rivals absorb costs as China pulls plug on subsidy SHANGHAI: China’s decision to end a more than decade-long subsidy for electric vehicle purchases has forced... Published 09 Jan, 2023 06:00am
World Argentina and China formalize currency swap deal BUENOS AIRES: Argentina and China have formalized the expansion of a currency swap deal, allowing the South American... Published 08 Jan, 2023 09:29pm
Pakistan Coaches imported from China to enhance PR image: official ISLAMABAD: Train coaches imported from China are completely compatible with the local tracks and have been approved... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Markets Iron ore set for weekly fall MANILA: Iron ore prices on Friday were on track for weekly declines despite some gains as Covid-19 outbreaks in ... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
World China’s ‘great migration’ kicks-off under shadow of COVID SHANGHAI: China on Saturday marked the first day of “chun yun”, the 40-day period of Lunar New Year travel known... Published 07 Jan, 2023 05:15pm
Technology Tesla cuts prices in China, other Asian markets as sales falter SHANGHAI: Tesla cut prices in China for the second time in less than three months on Friday, fuelling forecasts of a... Published 06 Jan, 2023 06:35pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s imports threatened as forex reserves hit lowest level since April 2014 KARACHI: Pakistan’s central bank forex reserves have plunged to an eight-year low of $5.58 billion, posing a serious... Updated 06 Jan, 2023 08:41pm
Markets Oil rises after US fuel stocks draw down NEW YORK: Oil prices rose nearly 2% on Thursday after posting the biggest two-day loss for the start of a year in... Published 06 Jan, 2023 06:37am
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