News & Insights Across Asia
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) accelerates domestic market expansion while creating new opportunities for global investors through industrial upgrades and international cooperation.
China overtakes Japan as the world’s largest auto seller in 2025, marking a historic shift in global automotive dominance per Nikkei Asia’s latest industry analysis.
Meta acquires Chinese AI startup Manus to strengthen its AI capabilities, signaling intensified competition in Asia’s tech innovation landscape. Financial terms remain undisclosed.
IMF raises China’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.5% as foreign investments and industrial strength reinforce its global economic stabilizing role.
China approves 15th Five-Year Plan, projects $20T GDP for 2025, and showcases AI breakthroughs as key economic milestones shaping global markets.
The U.S. FCC’s ban on new China-made drones draws criticism, with DJI highlighting product safety and market impacts. Industry analysts warn of supply chain disruptions.
Strong U.S. summer growth clashes with persistent inflation, creating global economic ripple effects as Asian markets assess opportunities and risks.
China condemns U.S. decision to restrict DJI drones, citing unfair trade practices and national security overreach in latest tech sector clash.
China’s “Super Carbon-1” sCO₂ power unit achieves 85% higher electricity output, revolutionizing energy efficiency and sustainability in 2025.
China announces provisional tariffs up to 42.7% on EU dairy imports starting December 23, citing anti-subsidy probe findings that revealed market distortions.
Mixed US jobs data reveals economic tensions as White House maintains optimistic outlook, with implications for global markets in 2026.
Former UNDP chief Achim Steiner highlights China’s economic resilience and stabilization efforts amid global challenges in a recent interview with CMG.
Hainan completes preparations for landmark customs reforms starting December 18, signaling China’s commitment to high-level economic opening and regional integration.
CHINAYI founder Shamayoyo transforms ancient Yi embroidery into modern luxury goods, bridging cultural heritage with global commerce in 2025.
China’s grain production reaches 714.88 million tonnes in 2025, marking a 1.2% increase and reinforcing food security amid global challenges.
China’s 2025 economic reforms prioritize tech and sustainability, attracting global investors despite shifting global dynamics.
Proposed US tariffs on Italian pasta imports threaten a $780M trade relationship and cultural exchange, with potential price hikes and production challenges in 2025.
U.S. announces $12B farm aid amid ongoing trade tensions with the Chinese mainland, targeting economic stability ahead of 2026 elections.
China leverages renewable energy deployment to gain strategic advantage in the global AI race, with experts highlighting operational scale as the new tech battleground.
Hong Kong and New York witness a surge in IPOs, signaling renewed investor confidence and economic growth opportunities in 2024.
