Imports also showed solid growth as the world's second largest economy continued a recovery from the initial impact of the coronavirus crisis earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
China Academy of Art teaches students to ‘reinvent its heritage’
This spring the usual 100,000 or so applicants vying for just 1,700 places at one of China’s most prestigious art colleges were not squeezing into vast halls for the gruelling four-day entrance exam. ( read original story ...)
China Exports Roar Ahead; Trade Surplus With U.S., World Widens
China’s trade surplus with the U.S. and the rest of the world widened in October as the global recovery buoyed demand for made-in-China goods, helping export growth beat market expectations for a ... ( read original story ...)
Narrower current account surplus seen as Malaysia records first travel deficit since 1989
Malaysia’s current account surplus is expected to narrow to RM48.46 billion in 2020, from RM50.85 billion in 2019, due to a widening deficit in the services account despite a higher surplus in the ... ( read original story ...)
China stocks rake in $1.7 bln in portfolio flows after U.S. election
Chinese equities attracted foreign portfolio flows of $1.7 billion the day after the U.S. presidential election - one of the biggest daily inflows this year, data from the International Institute of ... ( read original story ...)
The serious business of national happiness
When New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern romped to a massive election win last month, many cited factors such as her charisma, competence and success in tackling Covid-19.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Trump administration sanctions Christian leader in Lebanon
Iranian Hezbollah party, the Trump administration sanctions a top Christian leader accused of corruption in Lebanon. ( read original story ...)
US sanctions Lebanon’s Gebran Bassil for Hezbollah ties, corruption
The United States has sanctioned Lebanon’s Gebran Bassil for his role in endemic corruption as well as his support for Hezbollah, senior government officials announced Friday. “He represents ... ( read original story ...)
US sanctions Lebanon leader’s son-in-law
The United States has imposed sanctions on Gebran Bassil, the leader of Lebanon's biggest Christian political bloc and son-in-law of President Michel Aoun, ... ( read original story ...)
More pets than children in Taiwan as birthrate drops, report indicates
Strollers with dogs have become common in Taiwan’s capital, in part because the metro system requires pets to be held in carriers, but also because there are now more pets than children in Taiwan as ... ( read original story ...)