Portugal stocks higher at close of trade; PSI up 0.41%
Lisbon: Portugal stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Technology, Utilities and Telecoms sectors led...
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China opposes EU ban on medical device firms
Beijing: China's Ministry of Commerce has expressed strong opposition to a reported decision by EU member states to bar Chinese...
China’s consumer goods trade-in program spurs 1.1 trillion yuan in sales
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China's consumer goods trade-in program has generated 1.1 trillion yuan (about 153.1 billion U.S. dollars) in sales...
PBIT, British HC to work for UK-Punjab investments
Lahore: Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) Chairman Muhammad Muntaha Ashraf and Head of British High Commission Lahore Office...
France to drop extra capital demand for banks exposed to indebted companies
Paris: France will not renew a two-year measure that required its biggest banks including BNP Paribas (BNPP.PA), opens new tab...
Inflation in Pakistan rises to 3.5% in May 2025
Pakistan’s headline inflation clocked in at 3.5% on a year-on-year basis in May 2025, a reading higher than that of...
From Extraction To Empowerment: Reforming Pakistan’s Fiscal Future
Pakistan’s tax system must shift from coercion to compliance—digital, fair, and rooted in trust, not fear—to reclaim fiscal sovereignty and...
France, India at odds over ‘Rafale misadventure’
Downing of aircraft by PAF has also prompted Europe to reassess its military strategies A deepening rift has emerged between...
Bulgarian banks’ net profit grows 9.1% y/y in Jan-April
The combined net profit of banks operating in Bulgaria climbed by 9.1% on the year to 1.3 billion levs ($753.7...
From Icon Towers to Dubai Leaks
The Empire of Untouchables There comes a time in every nation’s journey when a building ceases to be just concrete...
China auto manufacturer warns of chaotic price wars
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) issued an initiative on Saturday, urging industry players to avoid chaotic price wars...
Portugal Reaffirms TAP Air Portugal Privatization Plans, But Without Set Timeline
Minister Leitão Amaro emphasized that for the Portuguese executive, the sale of TAP is “more a strategic than a financial...
First trade train from France reaches Afghanistan via Iran, Taliban hail it as milestone
A freight train carrying goods from France has arrived in Afghanistan, in what the Taliban government described as a significant...
Italy’s business sentiment improves in May; retail outlook mixed
Italy's consumer confidence rose to 96.5 in May 2025, led by a sharp rise in the economic climate index.Business sentiment...
Kazakhstan, Italy Expand Strategic Partnership
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s official visit to Kazakhstan will activate Kazakh-Italian relations, Meloni said during narrow-format talks with President...
Kazakhstan, Italy, and the Battle for Europe’s Energy Future
entral Asia is no longer on the periphery of global events, but a place where major countries come together with...
What makes China’s economy so resilient amid external headwinds?
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On May 19, China released its economic data for April, surpassing market expectations and prompting significant attention...
Industrial chain stability sought from latest moves
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: The Ministry of Commerce has briefed Chinese and European semiconductor enterprises on Beijing's rare earth export control...
Pakistan, France to boost bilateral economic cooperation
Ambassador Nicolas Galey meets Ahad Cheema Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and France have reaffirmed the commitment to further strengthen their...
Henan launches 16 new air cargo routes to boost cross-border e-commerce expansion
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: In a bid to enhance foreign trade efficiency, China is ramping up cross-border e-commerce logistics capability by...
China viewed as key partner in regional economic connectivity at IPRI book launch
Islamabad: China’s role in shaping regional economic connectivity was underscored at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) during the launch...
China’s Belt and Road Initiative rekindles the spiritual legacy of the ancient Silk Route
A high-profile seminar hosted by the Consortium for Asia Pacific Studies (CAPS) revived scholarly attention to the cultural and spiritual...
France-Indonesia pact could lead to new Rafale jet orders, says Macron
Paris: France and Indonesia have signed a preliminary defence pact that could lead to new orders of French military equipment...
Bilingual Posters – Voices from Forum on Integrated Development of Culture, Science and Technology
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: In today's era, a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation is surging forward. Emerging technologies...
Italy: Industry calls for lower energy costs
Rome: Italy’s industry needs an urgent plan from the government to help reduce the high energy costs, which are higher...
China-Vietnam passenger train resumes after five years
Henan Daily Nanning: Train T8701 left Nanning, capital of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region for Hanoi, Vietnam at 6:05...
China’s museum sector sees rapid growth
Hena Daily Zhengzhou: China's museum sector is growing rapidly, fueled by more museums, better exhibits, new technology and improved services....
Pakistan ADB forge strategic partnership to boost climate resilience
Celina Ali Islamabad: The federal government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to strengthen collaboration on climate resilience...
Pakistan, Iran eye $10 bn bilateral trade in next few years: PM
Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that the bilateral trade between Pakistan and Iran which stood at...
China’s HWOO Energy Storage explores investment opportunities, collaborative ventures in Pakistan energy sector
Islamabad: In an effort to bolster bilateral cooperation and tap into Pakistan’s growing energy market, a high-powered delegation from China’s...
