FeaturedTechnologyChinese ride-hailing giant Didi suspends UK expansion plansInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 26, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 26, 2021 The plan to launch in the UK as well as Europe is now postponed by at least 12 months... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingMeishan terminal at China’s Ningbo port resumes operationInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 25, 2021August 25, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 25, 2021August 25, 2021 The terminal was shut down for two weeks because of Covid-19... Read more
FeaturedFintechFintech investment in China reaches $1.3 bn in H1 2021International Finance Business DeskAugust 24, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 24, 2021 China attracted $900 mn in fintech investment in H1 2020... Read more
EconomyFeaturedHong Kong’s GDP to grow by 6.5% in 2021International Finance Business DeskAugust 16, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 16, 2021 The economy grew 7.8% in the first six months of the year... Read more
EnergyFeaturedChina’s Longi Solar to supply 64 MW of modules for projects in EuropeInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 6, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 6, 2021 The modules are for projects in Denmark and Portugal... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingChina’s cargo and container throughput volumes increases in H1 2021International Finance Business DeskAugust 4, 2021August 4, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 4, 2021August 4, 2021 Chinese port handles 7.64 bn tons of cargo, up more than 13% y-o-y... Read more
MagazineTechnologyChina’s digital yuan could be the future of moneyInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 30, 2021August 2, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 30, 2021August 2, 2021 A digital currency will allow China to track spending in real-time, along with the money that is not linked to the dollar, which has become the yardstick of financial measurement... Read more
BankingFeaturedHalf of the world’s population to access digital banking by 2026International Finance Business DeskJuly 21, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 21, 2021 Around 2.5 bn people use digital banking services currently across the globe... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasOil prices decrease as Chinese crude import sends warning signalsInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 15, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 15, 2021 Experts warn if OPEC does not agree to raise supplies, high oil prices will lead to demand destruction... Read more
HealthcareCitizens testing positive for Covid-19 despite Sinovac jab raises concernInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 12, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 12, 2021 In Thailand, nearly 600 healthcare workers who received two doses of Sinovac vaccine have been infected with the virus... Read more