China no longer requires COVID-19 testing for entry
China no longer requires COVID-19 testing for entry. The country no longer mandates travelers to show COVID-19 tests.
August 29, 2023Section
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Iran eases global isolation by securing membership in the BRICS group
Despite facing protests, closer ties with Russia, and halted nuclear negotiations, Iran has managed to ease its global isolation by...
August 28, 2023
China’s growing economic slowdown is causing worldwide ripple effects
China's growing economic slowdown is causing worldwide ripple effects. It was initially predicted to drive a third of global economic...
August 27, 2023
Myanmar military junta orders expulsion of diplomat from East Timor
The military junta of Myanmar (Burma) has ordered the expulsion of the highest-ranking diplomat from East Timor.
August 27, 2023
China’s balancing act: protecting banks in times of real estate downturn
China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), recently opted to maintain its five-year loan prime rate (LPR) at...
August 25, 2023
Indonesia weighs Pros and Cons of BRICS Membership
Indonesia is still considering its potential membership in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), an emerging economies group.
August 25, 2023
Bank of China launches first cross-border yuan account in Central Asia
The Shaanxi branch of the Bank of China has achieved a significant milestone by establishing Central Asia's first cross-border account...
August 24, 2023
Chinese economic instability poses challenge to global commodity demand
China's wavering economy is now a significant concern for global commodity demand. As economic activity and credit flows within the...
August 23, 2023
Chandrayaan-3 lands on the moon and India becomes a member of the elite space club in 2023
India marked a significant achievement as its Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully landed on the moon, making it the fourth nation to...
August 23, 2023