News & Insights Across Asia
Comprehensive coverage of economic and business news worldwide, with a strong focus on Asia’s emerging markets, trends, and opportunities.
Global leaders react to US President Donald Trump’s new tariff plan unveiled at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, expressing concerns over potential impacts on the global economy.
CGTN anchor Guan Xin joins Elaine Pringle Schwitter on the Heads Talk podcast to discuss key themes from Davos 2025, focusing on collaboration in the intelligent age.
China boosts holiday consumption during the first Spring Festival since Chinese New Year was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, with successful trade-in programs driving consumer spending.
As China’s exports surge, some express concern over the impact on global markets. However, increased production from China benefits the world economy by lowering costs and promoting specialization.
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with Dutch King Willem-Alexander, highlighting the potential for China and the Netherlands to enhance cooperation in the global supply chain.
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, ERG CEO Shukhrat Ibragimov discussed the Chinese mainland’s key role in the global green transition and its impact on ERG’s strategic partnerships.
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlights China’s significant role in Pakistan’s digital growth and emphasizes future collaboration through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Ahsan Iqbal highlights CPEC as a testament to the enduring friendship and shared vision between Pakistan and China.
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Longi Green Energy Chairman Zhong Baoshen discusses the rapid advancements in solar power and global efforts to decarbonize energy sources.
A World Economic Forum report warns that geoeconomic fragmentation could reduce global GDP by up to $5.7 trillion, surpassing the impacts of the 2008 financial crisis and COVID-19 pandemic.
Pakistan plans to tap into China’s capital markets in 2025 by issuing Panda bonds, as announced by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb during an interview at Davos.
China’s provincial-level governments have set a 2% CPI target for 2025, lowering it by one percentage point from the previous year, aiming to boost consumer demand amid market uncertainties.
At the 2025 World Economic Forum, HKEX Chairman Carlson Tong expressed optimism about Hong Kong’s equity market, highlighting its strong performance and outlining strategic initiatives for 2025.
China’s Ministry of Commerce expresses willingness to work with the U.S. to promote stable and sustainable economic relations, emphasizing mutual respect and cooperation.
China expects over 250 million inter-regional trips on Day 10 of the 2025 Spring Festival travel rush, known as chunyun.
China urges Thailand and Myanmar to intensify efforts against cross-border telecom fraud, stressing the need for strong measures to prevent criminals from going unpunished.
Nearly half of US companies operating in China reported profitability in 2024, according to the American Chamber of Commerce in China’s latest survey, highlighting the enduring importance of the Chinese market for US businesses.
China’s CSRC Chairman Wu Qing announced comprehensive reforms to boost the capital market, expand pension coverage, and increase investment in A-shares, aiming for high-quality economic development.
At Davos 2025, S4 Capital’s Martin Sorrell discusses the significance of a US-China trade deal and its impact on the global economy, highlighting key growth markets and strategies for slower-growth environments.
China’s Securities Regulatory Commission has announced new measures to boost long-term investment in the capital market, aiming to inject hundreds of billions of yuan into A-share markets and foster stable growth.