News & Insights Across Asia
Comprehensive coverage of economic and business news worldwide, with a strong focus on Asia’s emerging markets, trends, and opportunities.
As the Lantern Festival illuminated the skies, China’s traditional attire Hanfu shone brightly, symbolizing a cultural revival energizing a booming market projected to reach 24.18 billion yuan by 2027.
Thai Chamber of Commerce in China expresses optimism about new investment opportunities following China’s ‘Two Sessions.’ Vice President Saravoot Yoovidhya highlights policy goals that favor foreign investors.
The Bank of Japan has ended its negative interest rate policy with its first rate hike in 17 years, signaling a significant shift from its longstanding monetary easing to combat deflation.
China expresses confidence in achieving its 2024 growth target of around 5%, citing accumulating positive economic factors and supportive government policies.
Sanbengzi, China’s unconventional electric tricycles, are gaining global popularity through cross-border e-commerce, reshaping international transportation markets.
The European Union has pledged €7.4 billion in funding to Egypt as part of a strategic partnership aimed at curbing migration flows and supporting Egypt’s economy.
China’s economy starts 2024 strong with a 7% rise in industrial output in the first two months, surpassing analyst expectations and signaling sustained recovery and growth momentum.
China intensifies efforts to protect and restore the marine ecosystem of the South China Sea, implementing measures to combat pollution and promote sustainable development in the vital maritime region.
Angola’s President Joao Lourenco highlights China’s crucial role in Angola’s industrialization, following his visit to China where new cooperation agreements were signed to boost investment and development.
China’s Finance Minister Lan Fo’an calls for a proactive fiscal policy to strengthen economic recovery, highlighting increased fiscal expenditure and new special-purpose bonds totaling 3.9 trillion yuan.
Shop owners in Yiwu City, east China’s Zhejiang Province, are using AI to create multilingual videos, boosting global sales. Toy seller Chen’s products now reach over 100 countries and regions.
The IMF is investigating a cybersecurity incident detected on February 16, 2024, where eleven email accounts were compromised and have since been re-secured.
Taylor Swift’s Singapore concerts drew fans from across Asia, notably from the Chinese mainland, highlighting the economic phenomenon of Swiftonomics and its impact on various business sectors.
China’s top securities regulator has introduced new policies to strengthen market supervision and protect investors, signaling a significant move to enhance the integrity of China’s financial markets.
China’s foreign trade sees a strong start in 2024, with record car exports to Europe signaling confidence in the economy and highlighting the growing popularity of Chinese automobiles overseas.
The UK government plans to ban foreign states from owning newspapers, potentially blocking Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI’s bid for The Telegraph.
Chinese electric vehicle makers like Hongqi and BYD are making significant inroads into the UAE market, establishing flagship showrooms in Dubai and appealing to local consumers with innovative EV offerings.
BizTalk, CGTN’s premier business dialogue program, bridges China’s economic insights with the world, offering deep dives into the dynamics shaping global economies.
China urges the U.S. to respect market economy principles and stop unjust suppression of foreign companies, stating it will take necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.
The EU’s plan to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles could hinder industry growth and slow its green transition, experts warn.