British mayors seek business collaboration opportunities in SW China’s Chongqing
Chongqing: A delegation of mayors from various regions in the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday wrapped up a visit to...
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Ukraine war leads France to restore gunpowder production
Bergerac: Automated systems splutter as raw materials are fed into the machines to begin the process of creating highly-explosive pellets...
Italy to start negotiations on the sale of Acciaierie d’Italia with Azerbaijani consortium
Rome: Italy will start exclusive negotiations with an Azerbaijani consortium on the sale of the steel company Acciaierie d’Italia (ADI),...
Feel-good spending set to unlock China’s huge consumer potential
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: In the unassuming city of Xuchang in Henan Province, central China, the grocery chain store Pangdonglai has...
PIA workforce shrinks to 7,000 as part of larger restructuring process
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reduced its workforce to 7,000 employees, following a significant downsizing initiative aimed...
Unlocking Pakistan dairy export potential with Italy’s technology
Islamabad: Pakistan has a rich agricultural heritage, and among its most prized assets is the indigenous Nili-Ravi water buffalo. Renowned...
Italy: Meloni calls for tariff pragmatism
Rome: The European Union should resist the temptation to respond to United States trade tariffs with import taxes of its...
Global companies share China’s opportunities: Two Sessions told
China Economic Net Beijing: “It is known to all that the resilience and potential of the Chinese economy are obvious....
Sea-rail direct transport boosts global reach for ‘Made in Henan’ products
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On March 10, with a resounding whistle, a container train carrying leather goods set off from Putian...
Chinese opera ‘A Dream of Splendor’ poised to premiere
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: A Dream of Splendor, a Chinese opera, is in the final preparation stage for its world premiere....
Santander says 750 jobs at risk as it pursues UK branch closures
London: The British unit of Spanish lender Santander on Wednesday said 750 of its staff were at risk of redundancy...
Italy in spotlight as China’s BYD seeks third European plant
Rome: Industrial ambitions. Chinese automaker BYD is actively scouting for its third European manufacturing plant, and Italy has emerged as...
Denmark’s Normal opens first stores in Italy
Rome: Danish retail chain Normal – known for its wide variety of everyday items, beauty products, and affordable prices –...
China unveils plan on special initiatives to boost consumption
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China has made public a plan on special initiatives to increase consumption, as the world's second-largest economy...
Pound Climbs to $1.30 on Bets UK Interest Rates Will Stay Higher
London: The pound rose above $1.30 for the first time since November on bets interest rates in the UK will...
Why Portugal’s stability matters more than ever
Paulo Lopes Lisbon: I have recently come across an important development that I believe is worth sharing with my readers....
Bulgaria ski resort, once buzzing, creaks under crumbling infrastructure
Sofia: Bulgarian slalom star Albert Popov, who recently claimed his first World Cup win, learned how to ski at Vitosha,...
EU and its partners pledge $8.4 billion for Syria
Brussels: The EU led the way as donors on March 17 pledged €5.8 billion (S$8.4 billion) in aid for Syria...
Italy: Brembo sees 5% slowdown in 2025 revenue
Rome: Italian brake maker Brembo forecast an around 5% drop in 2025 revenue on Tuesday, citing the context of great...
New Gwadar Airport to unleash full potential, become air bridge between Gwadar, regional countries: CIDCA Spokesperson
Beijing: China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) Spokesman, Li Ming said on Monday that with the economic and social development...
New Zhengzhou-Urumqi freight train route launched
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On the afternoon of March 12, with a resounding whistle, a China Railway Express freight train carrying...
China transforming into innovation powerhouse
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China's sharpened focus on pursuing integrated advancements in technological and industrial innovation showcases its determination to translate...
PIA to resume UK flights after Eid, confirms Pakistan’s High Commissioner
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to resume flights to the United Kingdom (UK) after Eidul Fitr,...
France’s nuclear energy buildup could be backed by state loan
Leyrieu, Isere: Over half the costs of construction of France’s six new nuclear power reactors could be covered by a...
Bulgaria records 4.0% annual inflation in February
Sodia: Bulgaria’s annual consumer price index (CPI) recorded four per cent inflation in February, up from 3.8 per cent a...
Wakhan Corridor: A Strategic Gateway For Pakistan’s Regional Connectivity And Security
The Wakhan Corridor, a historic passage between Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, and Central Asia, is vulnerable to terrorist infiltration. Securing or...
Pakistan moving toward a sustainable & affordable power supply
Pakistan is rapidly working to transform its energy sector, focusing on reducing reliance on expensive imported fuels and shifting to...
PIA to resume UK flights after Eid, confirms Pakistan’s High Commissioner
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to resume flights to the United Kingdom (UK) after Eidul Fitr, following the lifting...
£2 billion boost for defence sector to unlock orders from allies
London: UK defence exporters to benefit from £2 billion increase to UK Export Finance lending capacity, boosting growth and securing...
Portugal: 24,000 new properties come on to the market
Lisbon: More than 24,000 new homes were completed throughout 2024, having increased 4.2% compared to the previous year. This number...
