China reports 64 new coronavirus cases on Oct 28 vs 39 day ago BEIJING: China reported 64 new confirmed coronavirus cases for Oct. 28, compared with 39 a day earlier, the ... Published 29 Oct, 2021 01:48pm
World China to build base for Tajikistan near Afghan border: official ALMATY: China will build a base for police in Tajikistan near the Afghan border, a Tajik official said Thursday, ... Published 28 Oct, 2021 03:08pm
World India tests ballistic missile with 5,000 km range India has deepened defence cooperation with Western countries in recent years, including in the Quad alliance with the United States, Japan and Australia Updated 28 Oct, 2021 06:59pm
Markets Indian utilities' Sept coal imports at more than 7 yr-low despite call to boost shipments CHENNAI: Indian utilities' coal imports fell more than 73% in September to their lowest in more than seven years due... Published 28 Oct, 2021 12:14pm
Markets Hong Kong shares open with gains HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks started Thursday's trade slightly higher following the previous day's steep losses,... Published 28 Oct, 2021 09:58am
World US senators urge Biden to avoid sanctions against India over Russian deal NEW DELHI: Two US senators have urged President Joe Biden to waive sanctions against India over its purchase of... Published 27 Oct, 2021 02:24pm
World China says Taliban eager to have dialogue with the world DUBAI: Afghanistan's Taliban is eager to have dialogue with the international community, Chinese Foreign Minister... Published 27 Oct, 2021 01:26pm
Markets China coal futures slump as govt announces 'clean up' of illegal storage sites BEIJING: China's thermal coal futures slumped to their lowest in more than a month on Wednesday, marking a sixth... Published 27 Oct, 2021 10:52am
World China locks down city of four million over Covid cases BEIJING: China placed a city of four million people under lockdown on Tuesday, ordering them not to leave home ... Published 26 Oct, 2021 04:59pm
World China locks down city of 4 million due to Covid BEIJING: China placed a city of four million under lockdown on Tuesday in a bid to stamp out a domestic coronavirus... Updated 26 Oct, 2021 02:04pm
Markets China stocks end lower as property firms drop on tax scheme plans SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Tuesday, pulled down by property shares as sustained worries over a planned... Published 26 Oct, 2021 01:07pm
Pakistan Pakistan, China agree on strengthening ties to overcome economic challenges PM Imran Khan holds telephonic conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping Updated 26 Oct, 2021 07:45pm
World Rise in human bird flu cases in China shows risk of fast-changing variants-health experts BEIJING: A jump in the number of people in China infected with bird flu this year is raising concern among experts,... Published 26 Oct, 2021 11:22am
Markets China's physical coal prices tell different story to futures: Russell LAUNCESTON: China's coal futures have slumped about 35% from their recent record high, a move that looks dramatic ... Published 26 Oct, 2021 11:00am
Markets Most Asian markets rise after Wall St record, earnings in focus HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly rose on Tuesday following fresh records on Wall Street, with healthy corporate... Published 26 Oct, 2021 09:40am
Markets China's Liu and US Treasury's Yellen hold 'candid' call on trade BEIJING: China's Vice Premier Liu He held a call with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Tuesday to discuss trade... Published 26 Oct, 2021 09:23am
Markets China to investigate energy index providers in bid to tame coal prices BEIJING: China said on Monday it will investigate energy price index providers as it urged coal industry ... Published 26 Oct, 2021 04:39am
Business & Finance Japan, China extend currency swap arrangement for 3 years TOKYO: Japan and China extended a currency swap arrangement, signed in 2018, for three years to October 2024, the... Published 26 Oct, 2021 04:39am
World China will uphold world peace, Xi says BEIJING: President Xi Jinping vowed on Monday that China would always uphold world peace and international rules,... Updated 25 Oct, 2021 06:43pm
Markets China sells 88.5% of wheat offered at state reserves auction BEIJING: China sold 891,938 tonnes of wheat, or 88.5% of the total on offer, in the first auction of state reserves... Published 25 Oct, 2021 10:35am
World China says 76% of population have received complete doses of Covid-19 vaccines BEIJING: China has given complete doses of COVID-19 vaccines to about 75.6% of its population as of Oct. 23, ... Updated 24 Oct, 2021 03:32pm
World Uzbekistan holds polls with reform-touting strongman a shoo-in TASHKENT: Voting was underway in Central Asian Uzbekistan's presidential election Sunday, with incumbent Shavkat... Published 24 Oct, 2021 10:15am
Business & Finance China to expand property tax trial to check speculation BEIJING: China is set to expand pilot property tax reforms, state media reported, as the government battles real... Published 24 Oct, 2021 10:09am
World China passes law to reduce pressure on children from homework BEIJING: China passed a law Saturday to limit the pressure on children from homework and after-school tutoring, ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Business & Finance China to pilot property tax scheme in some regions SHANGHAI: The top decision-making body of the Chinese parliament said on Saturday it will roll out a pilot real... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Print Biden says US would defend Taiwan against China 'invasion' BALTIMORE: The United States will defend Taiwan if China attacks it, President Joe Biden said, prompting a warning... Published 23 Oct, 2021 03:17am
Pakistan Green Line project: 40 more buses reach Karachi from China KARACHI: The second consignment of Green Line buses on Thursday arrived at the Karachi Port, bringing the total... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Business & Finance Pandemic, climate change to dominate Asia-Pacific ministers' meeting Ministers from the Asia-Pacific trade group APEC will meet virtually on Friday, hoping to chart a path forward for... Published 21 Oct, 2021 12:21pm
World Flights cancelled, schools closed as China fights virus outbreak BEIJING: Authorities in China cancelled hundreds of flights, closed schools and ramped up mass testing on Thursday ... Published 21 Oct, 2021 11:44am
Business & Finance Australia accuses China of undermining world trade SYDNEY: Australia delivered a withering denunciation of China's trade policies Thursday, accusing Beijing of... Published 21 Oct, 2021 09:46am
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