News & Insights Across Asia
Chinese Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council meeting outlining new strategies to attract foreign investment and address local debt, emphasizing efforts to boost investor confidence and ensure economic stability.
Belgrade dumps enough untreated sewage to fill 60,000 Olympic pools each year, polluting rivers and complicating Serbia’s EU aspirations. Residents fear swimming, and fish stocks are dwindling.
China has announced new guidelines to provide minimum wage protection for delivery and gig economy workers, enhancing labor rights in the rapidly growing platform economy.
Hainan province in China is sharing its tropical agricultural expertise with Africa by establishing an agri-tech demonstration center in the Republic of Congo.
China’s property sector is poised for a healthier role in the economy, with policymakers introducing targeted measures to support real estate and drive sustainable growth.
The Zigong Lantern Festival lights up the city with stunning displays that blend traditional Chinese craftsmanship with modern innovation, celebrating cultural heritage in a spectacular nighttime event.
The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region’s GDP surged by 90% over the past decade, reaching 10.4 trillion yuan in 2023, highlighting significant economic and infrastructural developments.
Australian researchers have discovered two new species of native rodents, shedding light on the country’s rich biodiversity and emphasizing the need for conservation.
Guangzhou is expanding its underground spaces to boost economic growth, constructing Asia’s largest underground space after successfully establishing China’s largest underground shopping center.
China’s economy continues its steady growth, defying Western pessimistic predictions and global pressures, with GDP expanding by about 5% annually and increasing its share of the world economy.
Meizhou Island residents in China’s Fujian Province celebrate the Lantern Festival with vibrant parades and rituals, honoring Mazu and praying for prosperity and peace.
The Baotu Spring Lantern Fair in Jinan, Shandong Province, illuminates the city with over 40 large lantern installations and 25,000 meters of LED lights, offering a cultural feast for residents and tourists until February 26.
Artisans in Guizhou Province are dedicated to preserving the ancient craft of Nuo mask making, a vital aspect of the Tujia ethnic group’s heritage and their unique Nuo opera ritual.
Kenya’s arid regions are facing disease outbreaks after recent El Nino rains, following one of the worst droughts in decades, as reported by the NDMA.
China’s focus on new productive forces—high tech, efficiency, and quality—is driving the resilience and long-term growth of its economy, despite Western skepticism.
The conflict in Gaza is revealing deep global divisions, as nations and communities grapple with the humanitarian crisis and broader implications for international unity.
The Sanxingdui Museum in Sichuan Province extended its hours during the Spring Festival to accommodate the surge of visitors eager to explore the ancient treasures of the Shu civilization.
A Fuding chef in Fujian Province creates an innovative banquet menu inspired by the 24 solar terms and the region’s renowned white tea, blending tradition with modern culinary artistry.
Meizhou Island illuminates as the Mazu Pilgrimage and Lantern Festival converge, celebrating tradition and UNESCO-recognized heritage with vibrant lanterns and cultural festivities.
Over two thousand residents evacuate as uncontrollable bushfires threaten towns near Ballarat in Victoria, Australia.