Venezuela-Vietnam Agricultural Alliance Strengthens
In the latest South America news, Venezuela and Vietnam have embarked on a significant journey of agricultural cooperation.
December 14, 2023Section
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China’s Airborne Ambition: A New Era in Aviation
China's aviation industry recently achieved a major breakthrough by showcasing its locally manufactured C919 and ARJ21 aircraft in Hong Kong.
December 13, 2023
Myanmar Surpasses Afghanistan in Opium Production
In 2023, Myanmar overtook Afghanistan as the world's largest opium producer, a United Nations report reveals.
December 12, 2023
Moody’s Lowers Macau’s Rating Amid China Ties
Recently, Moody's, a financial rating agency, downgraded Macau's economic outlook from "stable" to "negative."
December 8, 2023
India’s Rising GDP Defies Expectations
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has boosted its growth forecast for the financial year 2023-24 beyond expectations.
December 8, 2023
Yen Soars Amid BOJ Policy Shift Speculation
The Japanese yen surged against the dollar following Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda's remarks that led to speculation.
December 7, 2023
China Faces Moody’s Downgrade For First Time Since 2017
Moody's, a rating agency, has downgraded China's government credit outlook from stable to negative over China's medium-term economic growth
December 5, 2023
EU’s Trade Deficit With China has Doubled in Two Years
The European Union (EU) has recently voiced concerns about the substantial trade imbalance with China that amounts to 400 billion...
December 5, 2023
From Chaos to Order: Kabul’s Changing Face
Since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, Kabul has become cleaner and safer but also notably more somber.
December 3, 2023