The People's Bank of China held the 1-year loan prime rate at 3.0% and 5-year LPR at 3.5%, according to a statement Friday.
China Unleashes Hackers Against Its Friend Russia, Seeking War Secrets
Since the war in Ukraine began, analysts have monitored a series of intrusions aimed at stealing information about weaponry and warfighting.
China evacuates 1,600 from Iran and hundreds from Israel, warns of border congestion
China has evacuated more than 1,600 citizens from Iran and hundreds more from Israel, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, as evacuees clog border crossings amid the intensifying ...
China is trying to win over Africa in the global trade war
Total trade between China and Africa was worth $296bn in 2024. Yet the value of what China exported west ($179bn) was much higher than what Africa sent east ($117bn). This year, partly as a result of ...
Vietnam, US, hold negotiations on new trade deal, ministry says
Vietnam and the United States held an online round of negotiations on a new trade deal on Thursday night, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Friday.
Philippines named among Muslim-friendly destinations
The Philippines ranked 8th in the 2025 Global Muslim Travel Index, up from 12th last year thanks to its efforts to improve quality of Muslim-friendly tourism services.
Japan’s core inflation hits 2-year high, keeps rate-hike bets alive
Japan's core inflation hit a more than two-year high in May and exceeded the central bank's 2% target for well over three years, keeping it under pressure to resume interest rate hikes despite ...
Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar Admits India Bombed Key Airbases During Operation Sindoor | Video
Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar confirms India struck two major airbases during Operation Sindoor, catching Pakistan off guard and forcing urgent global outreach.
‘Palm oil remains cornerstone of Pakistan’s edible oils and fats sector’
KARACHI: Palm oil remains a cornerstone of Pakistan’s edible oils and fats sector, supporting food security, industrial development, and nutritional access for millions.
Air India warned for flying Airbus planes with unchecked escape slides
India's aviation regulator has warned Air India for breaching safety rules after three of its Airbus planes flew despite being overdue checks on emergency equipment, and for being slow to address the ...