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
World China defends its Covid response after WHO, Biden concerns BEIJING: China defended on Thursday its handling of its raging COVID-19 outbreak after US President Joe Biden voiced... Published 06 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Print CPEC: PM speaks to Li, iterates PDM govt’s commitment Assures Chinese Premier Li Keqiang that Pakistan would provide a completely secure and conducive business environment for Chinese investors Updated 06 Jan, 2023 08:55am
World China reports latest COVID situation in meeting with WHO HONG KONG/GENEVA: China gave a presentation on its COVID-19 situation in an online meeting with the World Health... Published 05 Jan, 2023 09:31pm
World Sri Lanka to restart trade deal talks with India, China and Thailand: official COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will restart negotiations on trade pacts with India, China and Thailand after a four-hear hiatus,... Published 05 Jan, 2023 06:07pm
World China defends its COVID response after WHO, Biden concerns BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China defended on Thursday its handling of its raging COVID-19 outbreak after U.S. President Joe... Published 05 Jan, 2023 05:37pm
World Germany to require Covid test for China arrivals BERLIN: Germany said Thursday it would ask arrivals from China for a negative coronavirus test as infections rose... Published 05 Jan, 2023 04:57pm
World WHO says China reports 218,019 new COVID cases at the beginning of 2023 China reported 218,019 new weekly COVID-19 cases as of Jan. 1, the World Health Organization in its weekly report... Published 05 Jan, 2023 02:05pm
World Australia buys Ukraine-tested US missile system SYDNEY: Australia said Thursday it has snapped up a US offer to obtain the same long-range, mobile rocket system... Published 05 Jan, 2023 12:40pm
World China to open border with Hong Kong on Sunday HONG KONG: China will reopen the border with its special administrative region of Hong Kong on Sunday for the first... Published 05 Jan, 2023 11:09am
Opinion Slim chance of Asian equities rebounding 2022 turned out to be an annus horribilis for Asian equities as an uber-hawkish Fed and unrelenting dollar strength... Updated 05 Jan, 2023 06:26am
Markets China allows four firms to resume Aussie coal imports SINGAPORE: China’s state planner has allowed three central government-backed utilities and its top steelmaker to... Published 05 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Markets China ready to resume oil and gas talks with the Philippines, says Xi BEIJING/MANILA: China is ready to resume oil and gas talks and manage maritime issues “cordially” with the... Published 05 Jan, 2023 05:58am
World China stats ‘under-represent’ true impact of Covid outbreak: WHO GENEVA: The World Health Organization criticised Wednesday China’s “very narrow” definition of Covid deaths, warning... Published 04 Jan, 2023 09:34pm
World China ready to resume oil and gas talks with the Philippines, says Xi BEIJING: China is ready to resume oil and gas talks and manage maritime issues “cordially” with the Philippines,... Published 04 Jan, 2023 05:26pm
World Airlines slam ‘ineffective’ Covid tests for China travellers PARIS: The global airline association criticised on Wednesday decisions by governments to impose Covid tests and... Published 04 Jan, 2023 04:57pm
World China pledges ‘final victory’ over COVID as outbreak raises global alarm BEIJING: Global health officials tried to determine the facts of China’s raging COVID-19 outbreak and how to prevent... Published 04 Jan, 2023 03:24pm
Markets Asia distillates: gasoil margins, premiums down SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil margins weakened on expectations of rising supply in the next few months... Published 04 Jan, 2023 07:01am
Pakistan Bilawal, Nong agree to maintain momentum on CPEC ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong on Monday reviewed... Published 03 Jan, 2023 03:25am
Pakistan PIA introduces package for Umrah pilgrims from China BEIJING: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced a special package to facilitate Pakistani and ... Published 03 Jan, 2023 03:25am
World Belgium to test wastewater on airliners from COVID-hit China Belgium will test wastewater from planes arriving from China for new COVID variants as part of new steps against the... Published 03 Jan, 2023 12:01am
BR Research Covid: sense of déjà vu Once again, Covid-19 is casting a negative spotlight on China. After spending plenty of political capital enforcing... Published 02 Jan, 2023 09:36am
Markets China to receive Russian Arctic oil cargo in February SINGAPORE: China is set to receive in February a cargo of Russian crude oil produced from Arctic fields, the second... Published 02 Jan, 2023 07:00am
Print Blinken discussed US-China relationship in call with Qin WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with incoming Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang over the ... Updated 02 Jan, 2023 08:43am
Business & Finance Footwear industry can increase exports to $5bn by 2027: PFMA LAHORE: Pakistan’s footwear industry is in a position to increase its exports to $5 billion by 2027, said Pakistan... Published 02 Jan, 2023 05:54am
Business & Finance China Evergrande’s EV unit lays off employees BENGALURU: China Evergrande Group’s electric vehicle unit said on Friday it was laying off workers and cutting the... Published 02 Jan, 2023 05:54am
World Blinken, China's Qin discussed U.S.-China relationship in phone call WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with incoming Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang over the... Updated 02 Jan, 2023 12:18am
World Mainland China reports one COVID death for Dec 31 SHANGHAI: China reported one new COVID-19 death in the mainland for Dec. 31, the same as a day earlier, the Chinese... Updated 01 Jan, 2023 11:38am
Business & Finance South Korea’s president vows ‘export first’ policy as Dec exports fall SEOUL: South Korea’s exports in December fell from a year earlier for the third consecutive month, data showed on... Published 01 Jan, 2023 11:01am
World India monitoring pharma exports to China amid COVID surge: source India’s Ministry of Commerce has been asked to monitor exports of medicinal products and equipment to China to... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:57pm