South Korea food exports rise 4% in first quarter
SEJONG: South Korea’s food exports rose 4.0% from a year earlier in the first quarter, supported by strong overseas demand for ramyeon, snacks, beverages and fresh fruit,...
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China expands digital yuan network with 12 new banks
BEIJING: China’s central bank has added 12 banks to the roster of institutions authorized to operate the digital yuan, widening the reach of the e-CNY and lifting...
China pledges tech support, trade balance and market reforms
BEIJING: China’s top economic and financial officials pledged expanded support for technology firms, a push toward more balanced trade and deeper capital market reforms during a news conference...
Beijing issues wind and sandstorm alerts as air worsens
BEIJING: Strong winds and blowing sand pushed air pollution higher in China’s capital over the weekend, with city meteorological authorities reporting a sharp rise in PM10, the...
China reveals 20GW high-power microwave weapon power unit
XI’AN: Chinese researchers have detailed a compact pulsed-power device designed to drive high-power microwave systems, describing a unit that can generate extremely high peak power while remaining small...
IEA report highlights growth in low-emissions hydrogen, but policies lag
A new IEA report highlights growing investment in low-emissions hydrogen projects but stresses the need for stronger policies to boost demand in key sectors such...
From crisis to catastrophe: China’s potential 65 million COVID cases per week by June
China’s COVID-19 situation is teetering on the brink of a precipice. The populous nation is potentially staring down an unprecedented spike of 65 million cases...
Pharmacy emerges as top category in EU’s high-tech exports, valued at €446 billion
The European Union (EU) witnessed a substantial surge in high-tech imports from non-EU countries in 2022, totaling an estimated €482 billion—an impressive 22% increase compared...
Apple shares climb as iPhone sales rebound, surpassing estimates
Apple Inc.’s shares experienced an uptick in early trading after the tech giant reported a rebound in iPhone sales during the last quarter. The world’s...
Canadian legislature laughs after Biden accidentally applauds China
Canadian MPs laughed when US President Joe Biden corrected himself after praising China’s immigration policies instead of Canada’s. While praising Canada’s stance on migration on...