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China and Tunisia work together on Free Trade Partnership Agreement
Tunis – Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Tunisia Wan Li confirmed on Friday that China and Tunisia are working together to negotiate the signing of a Free Trade Partnership Agreement that would implement zero-tariff treatment,...
Much more awaits restoration between China and India beyond direct flights: Global Times editorial
The first batch of passengers taking the resumed China-India direct flight after a five-year hiatus check in their luggage and prepare to depart for Guangzhou on October 26, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of IndigoOn Monday, a fully booked flight from...
Canada, Asean to expedite progress on free trade deal
KUALA LUMPUR: Canada is advancing a new phase of trade, economic and security cooperation with Asean nations, including efforts to conclude a Canada-Asean Free Trade Agreement by 2026. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the partnership with...
Germany downplays impact of postponed China trip
The German government has said it does not expect any major setback in its relations with China following the short-notice postponement of Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's trip to Beijing. "It's only postponed, not cancelled," Wadephul said of...
World is grappling with 'complicated times' marked by competition, says EAM Jaishankar at East Asia Summit
Jaishankar argued that the global order must evolve to reflect a more multipolar reality. “Change has a life of its own. The world will inevitably respond to new circumstances… Multipolarity is not just here to stay but to grow,” he said and...
Shopping in China gains rising popularity among foreign visitors in Sept: MOFCOM
Tourists from European Union countries pose for a group photo in front of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Photo: Courtesy of China Tourism Group Travel Services Co, Ltd Shopping in China continued to grow...
Global news wrap: Monetary policy updates, more sanctions on Russia, China’s growth gap
The accompanying analysis and charts explain how each story is creating ripples on the global stage, where it is headed in the coming weeks, and whether it could have an impact on India. To cut, or not to cut Global uncertainty and trade tensions...
German business morale rises in October despite trade woes
German business morale rose in October, a survey showed this week, though trade woes continued to cast a pall over Europe’s largest economy. The Ifo institute said its business climate index rose to 88.4 in October from 87.7 in September. Analysts...
Morning Minute: Crypto Rips On US China Trade Deal Hopes
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack. GM! Today’s top news: Crypto majors surge...
Allcargo Logistics September 2025 business update: LCL and FCL volumes remain under pressure, air freight up 14% YoY
Allcargo Logistics Limited has released its monthly business update for September 2025, highlighting mixed operational performance across its business segments. LCL (Less-than-Container Load) operations: LCL volume stood at 717,000 cubic meters,...
India’s strategic maritime position and democratic stability instrumental in bridging the Indo-Pacific and Global South: Amit Shah
Emphasising on India’s immense maritime capabilities, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the country’s strategic maritime position, democratic stability and naval capabilities were instrumental in bridging the Indo-Pacific and the...
Japan's Akazawa takes US Commerce Secretary Lutnick to kabuki theater, sushi
On the eve of the Japan-US summit, Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Akazawa Ryosei took visiting US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to a kabuki theater in central Tokyo. Shortly after noon on Monday, the two went inside the Kabukiza...
Global matcha craze sees Japan exports soar
Japanese exports of powdered green tea surged last year by 75% compared to 2023, a pace likely to increase as the country looks to satiate the world’s growing appetite for matcha. Popularity of the bitter, caffeine-heavy powder has surged across...
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Skyrocket After Last Week’s Record-Setting Rally As US-China Deal Hopes Buoy Sentiment: Portfolio Manager Expects Market Melt-up To Continue
A Chinese official said the two sides reached a preliminary consensus on a host of topics, including export controls, fentanyl, and shipping levies, following a 2-day meeting over the weekend. The market bulldozed its way to new highs last week,...
Chinese provider of 3D vision sensors, AIoT solutions posts record earnings
Orbbec, a domestic major provider of 3D vision sensors and AIoT solutions, posted record earnings for the first three quarters of 2025, buoyed by soaring demand from the robotics and intelligent device sectors. Revenue surged 103.5 percent...
Sanofi India appoints Deepak Arora as new Managing Director, effective October 27, 2025
Sanofi India Limited (SIL) has appointed Deepak Arora as its new Managing Director, effective October 27, 2025, following the recommendation of the company’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee and subject to approval from shareholders and the...
Business News | Asnuva to Invest Rs 100 Crore to Become India's Largest Hub for Occult Sciences & Spiritual Products
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27: In a strategic move set to redefine India's spiritual products sector, Asnuva, a venture under Mankar Spirituality, has announced a ₹100 crore investment over the next year to establish the country's...
India E-Waste Recycling Push Turns Waste into Strategic Resource
₹1,500-crore incentive to recover lithium, cobalt, and nickel from discarded electronics India e-waste recycling has entered a new phase as the government launches an ambitious ₹1,500-crore incentive scheme to recover critical minerals from...
Wall Street hits new highs on U.S.-China trade optimism
Wall Street’s major indexes reached record highs on Monday, driven by optimism over a potential U.S.-China trade deal that encouraged risk-taking ahead of a week packed with Big Tech earnings reports and an anticipated Federal Reserve interest...
China's microLED display tech firm JBD closes $140m Series B2 round
China’s JBD, which develops next-generation display technology powering augmented reality (AR) and smart glasses, has raised over 1 billion yuan ($140.4 million) in a Series B2 funding round, it announced on Monday. Shanghai-based JBD, fully known...