
Toyota Invests $2 Billion in Shanghai EV Plant to Boost China Presence
Toyota commits $2 billion to build Shanghai EV hub, accelerating China’s green tech leadership and foreign investment appeal in electric mobility sector.
News & Insights Across Asia
Toyota commits $2 billion to build Shanghai EV hub, accelerating China’s green tech leadership and foreign investment appeal in electric mobility sector.
IMF warns of cooling global growth through 2026, with trade tensions and policy shifts threatening Asia’s economic landscape. Key forecasts analyzed.
IMF lowers 2025 global growth forecast to 2.8%, citing U.S. tariff impacts on trade-dependent Asian economies and supply chain uncertainties.
A British student’s journey at the CICPE highlights global exhibitors’ growing confidence in China’s consumer market. Explore insights from the 5th expo.
China extends unemployment insurance policies through 2025 to stabilize job markets, support worker skills development, and maintain urban unemployment targets.
Kenyan President William Ruto’s state visit to Beijing aims to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and sustainable energy, addressing a diverse audience including investors and global news enthusiasts.
US scholars call for the return of looted Warring States-era Chu silk manuscripts to China, highlighting their historical value and repatriation debates.
Over 30 student groups launch ‘Beautiful China – Youth Action’ initiative in Beijing, mobilizing a new generation for ecological sustainability.
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev arrives in Beijing for a 3-day state visit, aiming to strengthen economic partnerships and regional cooperation under China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Kenyan President William Ruto arrives in Beijing for 5-day state visit, eyeing enhanced trade, infrastructure, and climate collaboration with China.
A militant attack in India’s Jammu and Kashmir region leaves one dead and seven injured, raising security concerns amid ongoing tensions.
Harvard economist Gregory Mankiw criticizes US tariffs as ‘economic malpractice,’ highlighting risks for global trade and Asian markets.
A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Talaud Islands, with no immediate reports of damage. CENC confirms the quake occurred at 140 km depth.
China reveals details of the Shenzhou-20 crewed mission, advancing its Tiangong space station program and boosting international space collaboration.
Astronauts from China’s Shenzhou-20 mission discussed objectives at Jiuquan as the nation advances its space ambitions, spotlighting collaboration in the global space race.
Southeast Asian travelers are reshaping Shanghai tourism by discovering lesser-known cultural sites and fostering cross-border economic connections through innovative exploration.
Chinese officials call for end to politicized COVID-19 origin theories, urging scientific collaboration and U.S. transparency.
Beijing’s premier student film festival showcases 160+ domestic entries, spotlighting emerging talent in Asian cinema through public screenings and student-judged awards.
The 15th Beijing International Film Festival highlights cinema’s expansion into in-flight experiences, shaping trends across Asia’s cultural and tech sectors.
CGTN’s Earth Day H5 platform unveils China’s rare wildlife, blending tech and ecology to inspire global conservation efforts.