China told its independent refineries to disregard U.S. sanctions over their purchases of Iranian crude. By Alan Rappeport Reporting from Washington The United States on Monday urged China to push ...
Singapore’s safe-haven status draws more Chinese capital into property sector
Mainland firms’ investments in Singapore fixed assets zoomed to 21 per cent of the total in 2025 from 2.5 per cent a year earlier. ( read original story ...)
India real estate transaction volume touched USD 1.7 billion in Q1 2026
The report from JLL said the quarter saw a structural shift toward core asset acquisitions, which surged 178 per cent to USD 1.03 billion. ( read original story ...)
In the intellectual property race, China is catching up
In this Eye on Patents column, IP expert Jason Lye explains how China became the global leader in chemistry patents ... ( read original story ...)
Can India’s economy withstand oil at $150 a barrel?
Gaurav Moda of EY-Parthenon India explains that while India can absorb elevated oil prices due to strong growth and diversified imports, a sustained rise toward $150 per barrel would strain inflation ...
Millions Could Miss Watching World Cup In India And China Amid FIFA Broadcast Crisis
The lack of a confirmed broadcast agreement with India or China is unusual at this stage.
China fights back against US pressure on Iran
The Treasury Department warned it would target those doing business with Chinese "teapot refineries," which handle Iranian crude.
Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday urged China to step up its diplomatic efforts to persuade Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to int ...
Businesses Ask Govt to End Super Tax, Reduce Business Costs
The Pakistan Business Forum has submitted its budget proposals for fiscal year 2026-27, calling for lower taxes, simpler regulations, and a stronger focus ...
India returns to Africa stage after 11 years: Trade expansion or strategic counter to China?
India is set to host the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit after more than a decade. The summit will focus on trade expansion, investment, innovation and strategic cooperation, even as questions grow o ...