China’s new home prices rose at a slower pace in September, traditionally a peak buying month, while resale home prices fell again, as the market struggled to find its footing despite a raft of support measures, a private survey showed on Wednesday. New home prices grew 0.09% month-on-month versus a 0.2% gain in August, according…
Afghanistan faced a second day without internet and mobile phone service on Tuesday, after Taliban authorities cut the fibre optic network. Taliban authorities began shutting down high-speed internet connections to some provinces earlier in the month to prevent “vice”. On Monday night, mobile phone signal and internet service gradually weakened until connectivity was less than…
They said China was likely to view such diversified partnerships positively, which could also open new opportunities to expand arms sales, although the security dynamics in the region might become further complicated. The mutual defence pact signed late on Wednesday significantly strengthens a decades-old security partnership between Riyadh and Islamabad at a time when Gulf…
Reuters News on Friday withdrew a four-minute video containing an exchange between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussing the possibility that humans can live to 150 years old, after China state TV demanded its removal and withdrew the legal permission to use it. A Reuters story states, “The footage, which included…
Russia has pledged to deepen Arctic cooperation with China, while Beijing said it was ready to work with Moscow on artificial intelligence (AI), in a continued deepening of ties days after the leaders of the two countries met in the Chinese capital. At the Eastern Economic Forum in its eastern economic hub of Vladivostok, Russia…
In a bid to stabilize the stock market, China’s financial regulators are contemplating implementing specific cooling measures, according to a recent Bloomberg News report. Among these potential strategies is the removal of certain restrictions on short selling. Sourced from individuals familiar with the situation, the report highlights Beijing’s ongoing attempts to maintain market stability…
China on Wednesday staged its first major military parade in six years, showcasing progress in its long-running military modernisation in weapons ranging from torpedo-like sea drones to long-range missiles. Ahead of the parade, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, Chinese officials said the military was displaying how it could harness…
Discussions with the White House to allow American AI chip company Nvidia to sell a less advanced version of its next-generation GPU chip to China will take time, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Thursday. When asked about White House talks on Blackwell chip sales to China in a Fox Business News interview, Huang said…
According to photos and footage circulating online, the uncrewed vessel was transported on a heavy semi-trailer and features a number of obvious stealth designs, including angled surfaces, a faceted hull and concealed superstructure. Online commenters said the structure would also have concealed antenna and radar, all aimed at reducing infrared, visual, and acoustic signatures. The…
Nearly half of the biotech and technology start-ups seeking initial public offerings (IPOs) in Hong Kong are opting for confidential filings under a new listing channel that allows them to protect sensitive data, according to a lawyer with international law firm Cooley. Companies choosing confidential filings often have concerns about sensitive information being released to…