News & Insights Across Asia
Comprehensive coverage of economic and business news worldwide, with a strong focus on Asia’s emerging markets, trends, and opportunities.
President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China have sparked global concern over rising protectionism and potential economic fallout, with leaders warning of dire consequences.
China’s new white paper highlights significant strides in rural transport, integrating over 1,100 townships and 45,000 villages, enhancing connectivity and improving millions of lives.
The 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo concluded with over 6,700 cooperation agreements signed, highlighting China’s role in global trade and supply chain collaboration.
China has unveiled a plan allowing wholly foreign-owned hospitals in major cities, opening its medical sector to international investment. The move aims to enhance medical services and meet growing domestic demand.
South Africa is set to become the first African nation to lead the G20, presenting a pivotal opportunity to address poverty and inequality both within the country and across the continent.
South Africa prepares to assume the G20 presidency, marking a historic opportunity to address global poverty and inequality while representing the interests of the African continent on the world stage.
Analysts warn that the new Trump administration’s 60% tariff on imports from China could severely damage the U.S. economy, impacting agriculture, manufacturing, and consumers.
China’s manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3 in November, marking the second consecutive month of expansion and signaling accumulating positive trends in the economy.
China’s State Council Information Office has released a white paper highlighting significant improvements in rural road infrastructure and transport safety, enhancing the quality of life in rural areas.
Today, the first cargo ship departed from a Chinese-built port on Peru’s coast bound for China, marking a significant milestone in enhancing trade relations and economic ties between the two countries.
Experts warn that President Trump’s proposed tariffs could ignite a global trade war, leading to economic disruption and heightened tensions among the United States and its trading partners.
MercadoLibre, Argentina’s e-commerce giant, dominates online sales in Latin America, leading growth and investment in the region. CGTN’s Joel Richards reports from Buenos Aires on its remarkable journey.
China has taken proactive measures to address intellectual property concerns of foreign enterprises, ensuring equal protection for domestic and international innovators, according to a Chinese IP official.
China and Germany are enhancing their collaboration to strengthen supply chains and industrial cooperation, focusing on the automotive sector and fostering innovation through initiatives like the Beijing China-Germany Industrial Park.
China’s smart vehicle supply chain is emerging as a global force in automotive innovation. At CISCE in Beijing, companies unveil breakthroughs that reinforce China’s leadership in the smart car sector.
At CISCE 2024, Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized China’s commitment to global supply chain cooperation, welcoming foreign enterprises to collaborate and enhancing stability in international trade.
China and Europe are deepening integration in automotive supply chains, highlighted at the China International Supply Chain Expo and the 10th High-level Symposium, emphasizing mutual benefits and future opportunities.
Hungarian official Balazs Orban highlights the urgent need for enhanced cooperation with China in the clean energy sector, emphasizing its key role in the global green transition.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed for a second term as Director-General of the World Trade Organization, effective September 1, 2025.
China announces ambitious goals to expand and innovate its digital trade sector, aiming to increase the share of digitally deliverable services and foster global cooperation by 2035.
