South China’s Greater Bay Area deepens integration through tech collaboration
About 30 years ago, when Hong Kong businessmen came to Dongguan, less than 100 kilometers away in the Pearl River Delta, they invested in the production of toys, clothing, and…
Israel kills three in first airstrike on West Bank in 10 months;
Israeli soldiers gather outside a home under construction following a drone strike killing three Palestinians, on the western outskirts of the northern city of Jenin, in occupied Palestine.Israeli strikes kill…
China helps SCO evolve into a comprehensive cooperation platform, says Tajik economist
China is helping transform the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) from a security-focused regional body into a comprehensive platform — one spanning economy, technology, transport and finance, a Tajik economist said.…
Pakistan is back to buying Canadian canola
The country bought more than 500,000 tonnes during the first half of 2026 after buying barely any in the past three years Pakistan is back to buying large volumes of…
China passes healthcare security law, appoints civil affairs minister, ratifies extradition treaty with Hungary
Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, presides over the closing meeting of the 24th session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee at the Great Hall…
Pakistan: An olive branch to the import bill
Pakistan’s decision to launch a National Olive Value Chain Policy is exactly the kind of practical intervention the economy has needed for years. The country spends around $4 billion annually…