Sinwar killing seen detrimental to truce
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar Israel’s announcement of the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and declaring it as “the beginning of the end” will hardly bring peace to Gaza and…
Cuba’s power grid fails, plunging country into darkness
A woman works in a restaurant during a blackout in Havana, Cuba, October 17, 2024. HAVANA/HOUSTON – Cuba’s national electrical grid shut down on Friday after one of the island’s…
2024 deadliest for migrants crossing English Channel on small boats
A United Nations agency said 2024 is the deadliest for migrants crossing the English Channel on small boats, as 52 people have died so far this year. Video: Brian Chang
China’s consumer goods trade-ins unleash market potential: official
A consumer (right) learns about trade-in plans for home appliances at a store in Chongqing in July. SUN KAIFANG/FOR CHINA DAILY TIANJIN — China’s consumer goods trade-ins have unleashed new…
Chinese vice-president to attend inauguration of Indonesian president, visit Indonesia, Brunei
BEIJING — At the invitation of the Indonesian government, Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng, as the special representative of President Xi Jinping, will attend the inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto in…
News Analysis: Chinese economy on track for full-year targets
BEIJING — Economic data for the first three quarters of this year indicate that the Chinese government’s policies to boost the economy have been effective, exemplified by notable progress in…
Hong Kong improves listing rules to attract more IPOs
HONG KONG — Hong Kong on Friday announced an enhanced timeframe for new stock listings, giving companies greater certainty in the timing of their initial public offerings (IPOs), a move…
Hamas confirms death of its leader Yahya Sinwar
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar GAZA – Hamas confirmed on Friday the death of its leader Yahya Sinwar.
China establishes new centrally administered SOE on resource-recycling
TIANJIN — China Resources Recycling Group Co., Ltd., a centrally administered State-owned enterprise (SOE), was officially launched at a founding ceremony in Tianjin on Friday. The newly established enterprise will…
Forum discusses Asia-Pacific urban resilience, sustainability
The eighth session of the UN ESCAP’s Committee on Environment and Development is held from Oct 16 to 18 in Bangkok. The urban population in Asia and the Pacific is…