A fire at a vegetable market in China’s northern province of Hebei killed eight people and wounded 15, state television CCTV said on Saturday.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un attends New Year’s celebrations, receives card from China’s Xi, KCNA says
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Ju Ae attended New Year’s celebrations including fireworks and an ice dancing display, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday. Senior North Korean officials joined them in watching the events,
At the ‘frontline’ of US-China conflict, the Philippines prepares for war
The US treaty ally is spending billions to arm itself for a conflict over Taiwan or the South China Sea it hopes will never come.
Who is Boon Vanasin? – Thailand-based healthcare business tycoon wanted in $350 million scam
Thai authorities are seizing assets of Boon Vanasin, an 86-year-old doctor, who allegedly defrauded investors of over $350 million through nonexistent medical projects. He fled to China following …
‘China’s GDP is 5X that of India…’: Startup founder warns of grim future for hardworking Indians
Shrivastava blames political complacency and short-term populism for India’s sluggish progress. “What kind of a meaningful future do you see for hardworking Indians?” he asked, calling out policies that prioritize giveaways over merit-based growth.
China’s overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras
With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.
China’s economy still hasn’t fully emerged from the pandemic as a new year dawns
Weak consumer demand is just one of a range of factors plaguing the economy as the calendar turns from 2024 to 2025, even after policy makers meted out stimulus measures throughout the past year.
China Must Heed Lessons of Japan’s Lost Decades
With China facing a deflationary spiral and uncertain economic prospects, lower interest rates alone wouldn’t be enough to kick the economy back into high gear.
Philippines taps ‘foreign counterparts’ to identify origin of drone
While noting that the drone has not been claimed by any nation, including China, Malaya said it has a “national security implication.”
Three Issues That Could Shake China’s Vulnerable Economy in 2025
This year will serve as a critical proving ground for the long-awaited stimulus measures unveiled by Beijing in recent months.