Three lessons the west can learn from China’s economic approach to AI

A key distinction between AI strategies in China and the west is the focus on practical, problem-solving applications. In many western industries, AI is often associated with cutting-edge technology ... Read More

China power demand growing faster than expected in 2024, industry association says

China's power demand will grow faster than expected this year due to record heat waves and Beijing's economic stimulus aimed at shoring up demand, an industry association said in its latest quarterly ... Read More

China's AI boom sees new wave of applications

The 7th World Voice Expo, running from Thursday to Sunday, showcases over 200 AI products, including humanoid robots, human-machine interaction systems and upgraded large language models. Read More

China’s Copper Demand Will Peak by 2030, Says Industry Group

China’s copper demand will peak around the end of this decade, according to a state-backed government researcher, offering a potential counterpoint to bullish views on the metal’s prospects. Read More

India doesn’t look at US-China tension as a source of benefit: Piyush Goyal

India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the country does not view US-China tensions as beneficial. He emphasised India's self-reliance, democratic strengths, and young population. Goyal ... Read More

China Moves to Support Markets After Data Showing Economy Slowed

China’s central bank moved to support markets just as data showed the economy expanding the least in six quarters, signaling the government’s intent to continue a stimulus push to draw a line under ... Read More

Vietnam’s Digital Infrastructure Strategy: Opportunities for Foreign Investors

Vietnam’s Digital Infrastructure Strategy, approved in October 2024, outlines the transformation of four key infrastructure areas. Read More

China-Brazil Economic Ties: Trade, Investment, and Opportunities

Our Online Business Guides offer explainer articles, news ... Industry, Foreign Trade, and Services of Brazil September 1, 2017 Memorandum of Understanding on Service Sector Cooperation between the ... Read More

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Although women could be set to inherit a large portion of the $9 trillion expected to horizontally transfer over the next decade from spouses and partners, closing the wealth gap will also depend ... Read More

Investing in America Series: Houston diversifies its economy to come out on top

The gradual shift away from reliance on a single industry has helped the self-styled “energy capital of the world” take the top spot in the FT-Nikkei ranking of best US cities for foreign investment ... Read More