China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged in September
China's banks kept their benchmark loan rates unchanged for September, after the economy showed signs of stabilization following recent policy support.
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India-Canada tensions hit crisis point after assassination allegations: Here's what you need to know
Ottawa had expelled a top Indian diplomat amid credible links between Indian government agents and the slaying of a Sikh community leader in British Columbia.
China's capital city is letting the public take fully driverless robotaxis — and has bigger rollout plans, startup Pony.ai says
Plans for robotaxi testing at Daxing airport in Beijing are coming, said Ning Zhang, vice president at autonomous driving startup Pony.ai.
Singapore’s birth rate is at a record low — but ‘throwing money’ at the problem won’t solve it
Singapore's birth rate reached a record low in 2022 as high cost of living in the country steers couples away from expanding their family.
'A real big deal': Biden backs economic corridor as shifting geopolitical alliances fragment the global economy
China's BRI offers a glimpse into Biden's ambition and perhaps what his infrastructure pact will come up against.
Top China, U.S. officials hold Malta talks ahead of possible Xi-Biden meeting
China's foreign minister Wang Yi and U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan met in Malta over the weekend.
Sweden is the No. 1 country for affordability, safety and overall quality of life
U.S. News and World Report, WPP and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania surveyed more than 17,000 people worldwide.
Oil just hit its highest level of the year — and some analysts expect a return to $100 before 2024
Oil prices climbed to their highest level of the year this week, extending a rally that has put a return to $100 a barrel sharply into focus.
Leaders in Southeast Asia say they want to be friends with both the U.S. and China
The U.S. and China have long been in a political tussle, but countries do not need to play favorites and choose one over the other, Asian leaders said.T
Taiwan slams Elon Musk, says it's 'not for sale' nor part of China
Taiwan is not for sale, and neither is it part of China, said Taiwan's Foreign Affairs Ministry, in a rebuke to Elon Musk.
‘Extremely risky’: OPEC criticizes IEA forecast that fossil fuel demand will peak before 2030
OPEC on Thursday sharply criticized the IEA's forecast that demand for fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas will peak before the end of the decade.
Italy's possible withdrawal from China's Belt and Road program could pave the way for future exits
At a time of shifting geopolitical alignments that's fragmenting the world's economy, Rome is coming under pressure to recast its relationship with Beijing to placate its western allies.
'Blatantly protectionist': China sharply rebukes EU probe on Chinese EV subsidies
The European Commission unexpectedly launched an investigation Wednesday on the level of state subsidies that benefits China's electric vehicle makers.
'Just a temporary blip’: Chinese travelers will be back, says Banyan Tree founder
Banyan Tree Holdings founder Ho Kwon Ping said his company — which operates more than 60 hotels — is seeing “Chinese tourism coming back quite strongly.”
These are the 10 best countries in the world for business, social purpose and more—the U.S. isn't in the top 3
The U.S. News and World Report ranked the best countries in the world. Switzerland took the top spot, while the U.S. came in at No. 5.
China says it hasn't banned iPhones or foreign devices for government staff
The Chinese government has not instituted any formal guidance or regulation barring the use of iPhones, despite media reports, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said.
Apple hikes iPhone prices in key China and India markets despite keeping them the same in the U.S.
In China, which accounts for nearly 20% of Apple's total sales, the company raised prices for nearly all of the iPhone 15 models.
China can't just rely on boosting births to address aging population issues, Renmin University professor says
Regardless of how many children are born in China, the number of people who are aged 60 and above will roughly double to more than 500 million in the year 2050.
Demand for the world's smelliest fruit has soared 400%, fueled by China’s ‘craze’
Demand for durians has soared 400% year-on-year, largely bolstered by a "craze" for the fruit in China, said HSBC.
Thai hospitality magnate is 'very optimistic' about Thailand's tourism recovery
Thailand's tourism recovery has room for much optimism, especially as diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia normalizes, said Chairman of Minor International.
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