News & Insights Across Asia
China has cut its benchmark lending rates for the third time this year, lowering the one-year LPR to 3.1% and the over-five-year LPR to 3.6%, in a bold move to stimulate economic growth and credit demand.
SIBOS 2024, the premier global financial conference, kicks off in Beijing for the first time on the Chinese mainland, uniting over 10,000 guests from more than 150 countries and regions.
The U.S. has announced a $400 million arms package for Ukraine during Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s surprise visit to Kyiv.
Exploring Asia’s rich cultural landscape, from Shanghai’s Jade Buddha Temple and the Wuzhen Theatre Festival to cross-cultural artistic collaborations bridging continents.
Durban University of Technology partners with BRICS nations to develop a modern education platform and cultivate South Africa’s high-skilled workforce.
Master weaver Qian Xiaoping brings Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani’s oil paintings to life using traditional Chinese Song brocade techniques, blending Western art with ancient silk craftsmanship.
The 2024 World Science and Technology Development Forum in Beijing will host record international guests, fostering global collaboration in addressing challenges like climate change and energy crises.
Luong Cuong, a senior member of the Communist Party of Vietnam, was elected as Vietnam’s president on Monday, marking a significant moment in the nation’s leadership.
China urges Myanmar to investigate an explosion near its Consulate-General in Mandalay, seeking enhanced security and justice for the perpetrators.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and NATO Chief Mark Rutte express concern over reported dispatch of DPRK troops to Russia, highlighting potential U.N. sanctions violations and regional security risks.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and NATO Chief Mark Rutte express serious concerns over the DPRK’s reported dispatch of troops to Russia, highlighting potential violations of UN sanctions.
China has delivered emergency medical supplies to Lebanon, supporting the country amidst escalating tensions with Israel. A plane carrying 3,601 boxes of medical aid landed in Beirut on Monday.
The 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan highlights how youth financial intelligence powers cooperation among member nations. Young leaders discuss leveraging financial literacy to promote innovation and sustainable development.
Saudi Arabian Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb discusses strong tech collaboration with China, focusing on digitalizing tourism services and advancing mobile payment systems.
China’s latest monetary policies have boosted market confidence, as industry players express optimism at the Financial Street Forum, reports CGTN’s Chen Tong.
The 16th BRICS Leaders’ Meeting opens in Kazan, Russia, marking the launch of the Greater BRICS following expansion. The summit signals a new era of cooperation and enhanced role in global governance.
A herd of wild milu deer splashed through a river amidst vast red vegetation at Tiaozini Wetland Park in Jiangsu Province, creating a spectacular scene highlighting the park’s natural beauty.
The ancient water town of Wuzhen in Zhejiang Province is alive with visitors as the 11th Wuzhen Theater Festival opens, featuring performances from 11 countries amid stunning autumn scenery.
Agricultural festivals in Peru and China are boosting tourism and celebrating cultural heritage, from alpaca wool in Arequipa to sheep-shearing in Lankao County.
China is leading global biodiversity conservation efforts, highlighted by its role in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and active participation in COP16 in Cali, Colombia.