Asian Economic Giant

Many are worried about the Asian giant's struggles, with the threat of recession in Europe and high inflation in many major economies contributing to a plunge in demand for Chinese goods.

Albert Bourla, Chief Executive Officer of US-based pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, encountered a series of tough questions about the efficacy of its Covid vaccine on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum, but he repeatedly ignored them.

The United States said it will soon have "frank conversations" with China on trade as Washington believes the Asian giant has not honored its commitments under a 2020 agreement, but raising tensions between the economic powers is not the goal.

After almost a decade of "negotiating with blood, sweat and tears," as Malaysia's trade minister put it, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership was signed this weekend at the conclusion of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit. Fifteen countries - all of ASEAN, alongside Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and China - wil...

The South Asian giant was seen as "among the most striking" gainers in the bank's long-term rankings, leap-frogging Germany and Japan largely on account of the economy's rapid growth and a rising working-age population that's the envy of an aging developed world.

China and the United States have been closely linked trading partners since the Asian giant joined the global system nearly 20 years ago.

Nepal's Left alliance government will maintain a "mutually beneficial" relationship with India and China to seek economic benefits from both the Asian giants, the country's newly-appointed Foreign Affairs Minister said today.

Recent economic data from the Asian giant has been generally upbeat, fuelling a tide of optimism about global growth that has benefited shares across the region.

Auto giant Toyota rose 1.22 percent to 6,524 yen and Suzuki was up 1.26 percent at 4,555 yen, with the two companies expected to announce a business tie-up later in the day.

In continuation of high-level engagements, President Pranab Mukherjee sets off on a four-day visit to China tomorrow with an aim to further broaden ties between the two Asian economic giants as he will deliberate on a range of key issues including the contentious ones with the Chinese leadership.

Chinese President Xi Jinping told African leaders today his country would pump $60 billion into development projects, cancel some debt and boost agriculture under a three-year plan that will extend Beijing's influence in the continent.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in South Africa today ahead of a two-day summit with regional leaders as Africa seeks further massive investment despite the Asian giant's economic slowdown.

There will be more Indians than Chinese by 2022 when both Asian giants will have 1.4 billion people each and India's population will grow at a faster pace, according to the UN.

Asian shares slipped early on Thursday after disappointing earnings from tech giants weighed on Wall Street, while the dollar rebounded on the back of upbeat US economic data.

China's Premier Li Keqiang sought Wednesday to allay fears over the Asian giant's growth outlook, telling business and government elites gathered in Davos that the economy is not heading for a sharp slowdown.

Many are worried about the Asian giant's struggles, with the threat of recession in Europe and high inflation in many major economies contributing to a plunge in demand for Chinese goods.

Albert Bourla, Chief Executive Officer of US-based pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, encountered a series of tough questions about the efficacy of its Covid vaccine on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum, but he repeatedly ignored them.

The United States said it will soon have "frank conversations" with China on trade as Washington believes the Asian giant has not honored its commitments under a 2020 agreement, but raising tensions between the economic powers is not the goal.

After almost a decade of "negotiating with blood, sweat and tears," as Malaysia's trade minister put it, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership was signed this weekend at the conclusion of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit. Fifteen countries - all of ASEAN, alongside Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and China - wil...

The South Asian giant was seen as "among the most striking" gainers in the bank's long-term rankings, leap-frogging Germany and Japan largely on account of the economy's rapid growth and a rising working-age population that's the envy of an aging developed world.

China and the United States have been closely linked trading partners since the Asian giant joined the global system nearly 20 years ago.

Nepal's Left alliance government will maintain a "mutually beneficial" relationship with India and China to seek economic benefits from both the Asian giants, the country's newly-appointed Foreign Affairs Minister said today.

Recent economic data from the Asian giant has been generally upbeat, fuelling a tide of optimism about global growth that has benefited shares across the region.

Auto giant Toyota rose 1.22 percent to 6,524 yen and Suzuki was up 1.26 percent at 4,555 yen, with the two companies expected to announce a business tie-up later in the day.

In continuation of high-level engagements, President Pranab Mukherjee sets off on a four-day visit to China tomorrow with an aim to further broaden ties between the two Asian economic giants as he will deliberate on a range of key issues including the contentious ones with the Chinese leadership.

Chinese President Xi Jinping told African leaders today his country would pump $60 billion into development projects, cancel some debt and boost agriculture under a three-year plan that will extend Beijing's influence in the continent.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in South Africa today ahead of a two-day summit with regional leaders as Africa seeks further massive investment despite the Asian giant's economic slowdown.

There will be more Indians than Chinese by 2022 when both Asian giants will have 1.4 billion people each and India's population will grow at a faster pace, according to the UN.

Asian shares slipped early on Thursday after disappointing earnings from tech giants weighed on Wall Street, while the dollar rebounded on the back of upbeat US economic data.

China's Premier Li Keqiang sought Wednesday to allay fears over the Asian giant's growth outlook, telling business and government elites gathered in Davos that the economy is not heading for a sharp slowdown.