Pakistan: Trading with Central Asia
AS Islamabad seeks to deepen trade and transit linkages with the Central Asian region, a clear statistical bifurcation between Afghanistan and the five states of the region is essential for…
Shared joy of Spring Festival resonates with expats across China
Kirana Vesarachkitti (L) and Gao Nicha from Thailand pose for photos during a Chinese New Year event at the Feng Jicai Museum at Tianjin University, north China’s Tianjin Municipality, Feb.…
Islamabad Airport No Longer Needs Cash for Payments
Islamabad International Airport has fully transitioned to a cashless system, enabling digital payments at all counters. The move is aimed at providing passengers with modern, secure, and faster travel facilities…
China reports a current account surplus in 2025
China’s current account recorded a surplus of 734.9 billion U.S. dollars in 2025, preliminary data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange showed. The capital and financial accounts, including net…
Swiss commentator slams ‘Zionist’ Israeli bobsleigh team at Winter Olympics
Stefan Reina’s commentary on the Israeli team’s run in Cortina focused on the athletes’ support of the genocide in Gaza. A Swiss sports journalist has found himself at the centre…
Four cities, one vision — China’s prosperity has a new geography
*The annual cultural offering spread beyond Beijing, with secondary locations hosting stages in four other Chinese cities. Their selection signifies China’s economy advancing across multiple sectors and transitioning towards high-quality…