News & Insights Across Asia
Casualties are feared after a vehicle rammed into a crowd celebrating New Year’s near Bourbon Street in New Orleans. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. local time, according to media reports.
Strategy professor Carl Fey warns that the United States’ move towards protectionism poses the biggest concern for the future of the world economy, highlighting China’s efforts to promote free trade.
President Xi Jinping’s 2025 New Year’s Eve address highlighted high-quality development and unity, emphasizing China’s achievements and calling on citizens to contribute to modernization.
Chinese battery giant CATL has unveiled its new “choco-swap” standard swappable batteries, aiming to build 1,000 swap stations by 2025, marking a significant advancement in EV charging infrastructure.
China Eastern Airlines has launched regular Shanghai-Hong Kong flights using the domestically produced C919 jetliner, making it the first airline to operate scheduled flights to Hong Kong with this aircraft.
Panama celebrates the 25th anniversary of regaining control over the Panama Canal, highlighting national achievements since the 1999 handover from the United States.
Panama celebrates 25 years since the handover of the Panama Canal, marking a milestone in national sovereignty and global trade.
Panama celebrates 25 years since regaining control of the Panama Canal from the United States, marking a milestone in national sovereignty and global trade.
Panama celebrates 25 years since regaining control of the Panama Canal, marking a significant milestone in its history and reaffirming its role in global trade and maritime commerce.
Panama celebrates the 25th anniversary of regaining control of the Panama Canal, marking a milestone in the nation’s history and global maritime trade.
Panama celebrates 25 years since regaining control of the Panama Canal from the United States, marking a significant milestone in national sovereignty and economic development.
Panama celebrates 25 years since regaining control of the Panama Canal from the United States, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s history and its role in global maritime trade.
Panama celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Panama Canal’s handover from the United States, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s history and reflecting on achievements under Panamanian administration.
Panama celebrated the 25th anniversary of regaining control of the Panama Canal from the United States, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s history and maritime trade.
China has dispatched emergency aid to earthquake-hit Vanuatu, airlifting 35 tons of essential supplies to support disaster relief efforts and assist affected communities.
Paddington Bear returns to the big screen on New Year’s Day 2025, enchanting audiences in the Chinese mainland with his latest adventures and highlighting the timeless appeal of classic stories.
Hong Kong is opening a replica of the set from the blockbuster film “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” to attract tourists. The city aims to introduce cinema-inspired tourism products that celebrate local culture.
Harbin Ice and Snow World welcomed the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display, dazzling ice sculptures, a lively concert, and mesmerizing drone performances, delighting crowds of visitors.
China’s box office revenue soared to over 42.5 billion yuan in 2024, with domestic films contributing 78.68% of the total. The China Film Administration reports significant growth in cinema infrastructure and attendance.
China has established a technical committee for AI standardization under the MIIT, aiming to advance the AI industry and empower new industrialization. This marks a new phase in standardizing the AI sector.