What does Xi’s hi-tech push mean for China?
‘New quality productive forces’, with its focus on science and technology, is seen as the answer to China’s economic woes,...
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UK ban on overseas care workers bringing family comes in force this week
The changes come into force as the government prepares to lay the new rules before Parliament on Thursday Overseas care...
Italy: Partial Privatisations Would Reduce Debt-to-GDP Only at the Margin; Deeper Reforms Required
Italy’s public debt of around 137% of GDP is unlikely to decline despite expected primary surpluses from 2025 and planned...
Italy’s right-wing ruling coalition wins elections in Abruzzo region
Victory likely to give boost to Prime Minister Meloni’s coalition ahead of European elections Italy’s governing right-wing coalition retained control...
Hurt over grandkids not visiting often, UK man leaves them only £50
London: A judge in Britain has ruled that a 91-year-old former soldier was "entitled" to leave only 50 pounds each...
Kate, UK’s Princess of Wales, issues first message since undergoing surgery
London: Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, thanked the public on Sunday for their support in her first public message since...
DBRS affirms investment grade rating for Greece
Athens: The Canadian house DBRS kept the assessment and outlook of the Greek economy unchanged in its latest report. Specifically,...
Italy to stop sending speed camera photos over privacy
Rome: Italy plans to stop sending out speed camera photos out of privacy concerns, the Italian Transport Ministry said. The...
Gaza maritime corridor could begin at weekend, EU says
A maritime corridor to Gaza could begin operating this weekend to boost aid to the territory, European Commission chief Ursula...
China promises more money for science in 2024
Science and innovation are central to China’s national agenda and the country’s efforts to spur economic growth. China’s spending on...
Who is asif Ali Zardari?
Zardari, is the widower of Pakistan’s first female prime minister Shaheed Benazir Bhutto. Born on July 26, 1955, in Karachi,...
Ambassador Saima Sayed-led Pakistan Embassy celebrates the 84th Pakistan Day
Dakar: A reception was hosted at the Pakistan Embassy led by Ambassador Saima Sayed in Dakar to celebrate the 84th...
Unveiling the potential of China-Pakistan collaboration in software industry
China Economic Net Shenzhen: China Pakistan Software Corporation Conference was successfully held in Guangzhou China. The participants highlighted the significance...
KCEU’s Chair Ali Raza Syed condemns fake cases against Kashmiri leaders Hameed Lone and Sarjan Barkati
Brussels: Chairman Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU) Ali Raza Syed has strongly condemned fabricated cases against the prominent Kashmiri leaders Abdul...
UK equity ‘dark age’ reflects alarming desertion
London: If the British government is trying to steer more domestic investors back into unloved UK stocks, it has a...
Italy: CPP Investments to invest in digital infrastructure network
Toronto: Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), has entered into an agreement to join the Optics BidCo investor group,...
UNFPA and Government of Japan reached more than half a million people with life-saving services and information in Sindh and Balochistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: UNFPA and the Government of Japan have successfully completed a collaborative project of expanding the life-saving emergency...
PCJCCI signs MoU with UHE to promote women entrepreneurship
Lahore: Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of...
Donations to UK political parties nearly doubled to £93m in 2023
London: Political parties accepted £93m in donations last year, boosted by new Conservative and Labour mega-donors, with the 2024 election...
Greece’s Eurobank sees rising profit by 2026 on growing foreign business
Athens: Eurobank Holdings (EURBr.AT), opens new tab, Greece's biggest lender, on Thursday posted strong operating profit for 2023 and said...
Italy detains Germany rescue vessel over sea dispute with Libya coast guards
Rome: Italy detained a German non-governmental rescue vessel Humanity 1 for 20 days, after the Libyan Coast Guard intervened in...
Empowering Luban Workshop staff to benefit BRI countries
Beijing: Zhang Shuibo, Dean of the School of International Project Management at Tianjin University and NPC deputy, emphasized the need...
Italy: Power users pay the price for high reliance on natural gas
Rome: Italy's power costs have climbed further above some key rival economies so far in 2024, with wholesale prices last...
Greece to introduce Lenten Basket as of March 13
Athens: The Lenten Basket – with lower prices of goods consumed during the period of Lent – will be available...
Greece proposes voluntary female conscription to bolster armed forces amid defense reforms
Athens: Greece is on the brink of a significant military reform, with Defense Minister Nikos Dendias recently announcing plans for...
Winners of Study UK Alumni Awards Pakistan 2024 announced
Celina Ali Islamabad: The winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards Pakistan 2024 in Pakistan were announced at a ceremony,...
Italy: Service sector gains momentum in February, PMI survey shows
Rome: Italy's services sector grew for a second month running in February and at its fastest rate since June last...
UK plans to block entry of ‘hate preachers’ from several countries including Pakistan
London: The United Kingdom government has unveiled plans to prevent the entry of hate preachers espousing extremist ideologies from countries...
Greece records hottest ever winter, raising fears of summer fires
Athens: This winter was the hottest on record for Greece, according to data analysed by Greek scientists, threatening the viability...
Renewables cover 88% of Portugal’s power demand in Feb
Lisbon: National grid operator Redes Energeticas Nacionais (REN) said today that renewable energy plants in Portugal covered 88% of the...
