That second-quarter growth came below Beijing's full-year growth target range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal in decades.
China’s Moonshot AI Releases Model to Challenge Top U.S. Systems
The company says its model outperforms some cutting-edge U.S. systems, the latest sign that Chinese labs can rival American counterparts in critical technology frontiers.
Shein Wins Hong Kong IPO Nod; Eyes Listing as Early as August
Fast-fashion retailer Shein has secured approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange's listing committee for its planned initial public offering (IPO), moving a step closer to its long-awaited stock ...
Beyond attracting MNCs, EDB to grow next generation of global business champions
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BP, ConocoPhillips to back Iraq with major investments as US seeks to weaken Iran’s energy hold
BP and ConocoPhillips are set to announce billions of dollars of new investments in Iraq on Friday.
Philippine Business Bank names new COO
She is also appointed to the rank of executive vice president. Philippine Business Bank Inc. has appointed Maria Lourdes Trinidad as its chief operating officer (COO), effective 16 July 2026. Trinidad ...
Godrej Consumer’s Bangladesh business returns to profit after four years led by Goodknight sales
As Godrej Consumer’s international business turns the corner, sales of electric liquid variants of Good Knight are making Bangladesh and Sri Lanka profitable business ...
SBI Holdings Secures Coinhako Majority Stake After Singapore Regulatory Green Light
SBI Holdings completes Coinhako acquisition after MAS approval, expanding its regulated digital asset operations across Asia-Pacific markets.
Kazakhstan, China sign $15bn worth of deals as Tokayev visits Shanghai
By IntelliNews Eurasia desk Kazakhstan and China have signed more than 70 commercial agreements and memoranda worth over $15bn spanning artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, transport, ...
Awards for Excellence country/territory winners 2026: Sri Lanka
Commercial Bank retained leadership across deposits, loans and total assets, becoming the first private-sector bank in Sri Lanka to surpass LKR2 trillion in gross loans and advances. In August 2025 it ...