News & Insights Across Asia
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met in Ankara to discuss combating terrorism, achieving stability in Syria, and calling for an immediate Gaza ceasefire.
Hainan Province is easing the financial burden of childbirth by covering labor pain relief under health insurance, doubling the number of women opting for the procedure and promoting a childbirth-friendly environment.
Chinese leaders have set boosting consumption and expanding domestic demand as key economic priorities for 2025, as announced during the Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing.
China’s Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing has set proactive fiscal and monetary policies for 2025, focusing on boosting consumption and stabilizing housing and stock markets.
Explore a day in the life of Macao entrepreneur, Loi Si Weng, as he navigates his roles and contributes to the city’s economic diversification.
India’s Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, becomes the youngest chess world champion, defeating China’s Ding Liren in a dramatic final match in Singapore.
China and the U.S. have renewed their longstanding science and technology cooperation agreement for five more years, reinforcing their commitment to collaborate on global scientific challenges.
China’s Central Economic Work Conference concluded in Beijing, reviewing 2024 and outlining priorities for 2025, setting the economic direction for the coming year.
Lenacapavir, an injectable HIV drug providing six months of protection per shot, has been named Breakthrough of the Year by “Science”, marking a significant advancement in HIV prevention.
President Xi Jinping reaffirmed full support for Hong Kong’s economic development, praising Chief Executive John Lee’s leadership and emphasizing innovation in fostering new momentum.
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning criticizes U.S. claims that Chinese garlic poses a major threat to U.S. food security, urging rationality and common sense from U.S. politicians.
China’s annual Central Economic Work Conference sets the economic priorities for 2025, focusing on vigorously boosting consumption, improving investment efficiency, and expanding domestic demand.
China’s Central Economic Work Conference sets 2025 priorities to boost consumption, improve investment efficiency, and expand domestic demand, signaling adaptive and forward-looking growth strategies.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed China’s support for Syria’s rebuilding efforts through inclusive dialogue, emphasizing the need for peace and international cooperation to restore stability.
Harbin’s Ice and Snow World expands with 10 new ice slides, totaling 24. Fancier ice sculptures and ready venues for the Asian Winter Games await visitors this winter.
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed François Bayrou as the new prime minister, following a historic no-confidence vote that ousted the previous government. Bayrou faces the challenge of uniting a divided Parliament.
Burundi’s ambassador to China calls for enhanced cooperation, seeking to learn from China’s development experience and attract Chinese investment to boost Burundi’s economy.
The PLA Macao Garrison remains committed to safeguarding the prosperity and stability of Macao, marking 25 years of dedicated service and strong community ties.
44,875 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023, according to local authorities. The escalating conflict raises international concern over the humanitarian crisis.
China’s Tang Qianting and Qin Haiyang clinched gold medals in breaststroke events at the Short-course Swimming World Championships in Budapest, marking a triumphant day for Chinese swimming.
