China’s leading state owned airlines are signaling a cautious outlook for the year ahead as rising fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions weigh heavily on profitability and industry stability. The country’s three largest carriers, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines,
China’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in a year in March, offering a temporary boost to an economy navigating global uncertainty and uneven domestic demand. Official data showed the manufacturing purchasing managers index rose to 50.4 from 49.0 in February, moving
Chinese conglomerate Fosun International has confirmed it will continue supporting its major investments in Portugal, signaling a long term commitment to the European market despite mounting financial pressures. The group, which has built significant stakes in key sectors including banking, insurance and healthcare,
The leader of Taiwan’s main opposition party Kuomintang is set to visit mainland China in April, marking a significant political development amid ongoing cross strait tensions. Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun will travel from April 7 to 12 following an invitation linked to Chinese leadership
Iran conflict is driving up war-risk costs and exposing capacity gaps in China maritime insurance, forcing insurers and shippers to rethink coverage and capital.
Beijing’s latest Greater Bay Area tour sharpens the push for Hong Kong integration, with new policy signals for mobility, finance, and the Hong Kong economy.
German Chancellor Merz signals support for an EU-China trade deal as US-China tensions rise, sharpening Europe’s strategy on imports and risk.
Asia’s payment systems are evolving as digital trade, real time platforms, and interconnected financial networks reshape how transactions are executed. Traditional payment infrastructure relies on sequential processing and centralized coordination. However, this approach often creates delays and limits flexibility in fast moving environments.
China is considering loosening long standing restrictions on bank shareholding as authorities look for new ways to strengthen the financial system amid economic headwinds. Regulators are exploring changes that would allow major investors to increase their stakes across multiple commercial banks, signaling a
China and the Netherlands have resumed high level discussions on trade and semiconductor cooperation as both sides seek to manage rising tensions linked to the chip sector. Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met his Dutch counterpart on the sidelines of a World Trade
