Community Libraries Turn the Page
China has more digital readers than ever. By the end of 2025, its digital user base reached 689 million, and the total number of digital reading works exceeded 70 million titles, according to industry reports. […]
PetroChina Lubricant Company, CPTDC and Brooks Group Sign Cooperation Agreement in Australia
On 20 October, PetroChina Lubricant Company, China Petroleum Technology and Development Corporation (CPTDC) and Australia’s Brooks Group signed a cooperation agreement in Perth. The partnership aims to provide integrated lubrication solutions to customers in Australia’s […]
State Interest Subsidy for Home Purchase Loans
Xinhua, Beijing, September 29 — The Ministry of Finance, the People’s Bank of China and the State Financial Regulatory Administration jointly issued the Notice on Implementing Interest Subsidy Policies for Residential Home Purchase Loans (Caijin〔2026〕No.95). […]
China expects bumper grain harvest for 2026
BEIJING, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) — China is expected to secure a bumper grain harvest this year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Tuesday. This year, summer grain output exceeded 150 million tonnes for […]
From Qiandao Lake to the World’s Finest Tables Kaluga Queen Joins the MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2026
SINGAPORE, 4 August 2026 — From the pristine waters of Qiandao Lake to Singapore’s internationally renowned culinary stage, Kaluga Queen has reached another important milestone in its global journey. As a Restaurant Event Partner of the MICHELIN […]
EU Treats Chinese and American Companies as ATMs
Recently, several sky-high fines have put the European Union in the spotlight. On July 20, local time, the European Commission announced a €550 million fine (approximately RMB 4.25 billion) on AliExpress, the cross-border e-commerce platform […]
Singapore High Court Rules in Favour of Two Ministers in Defamation Suit Against Bloomberg, Awards S$230,000 Each
The High Court of Singapore ruled on Tuesday (14 July) that a defamation suit brought by Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law K. Shanmugam and Minister for Manpower Dr Tan See Leng against […]
The Singapore Times launches a special column on “SGD Exchange Rate”
Singapore, 8 July 2026 – To meet the growing demand from local readers and international markets for timely information on the Singapore Dollar exchange rate, The Singapore Times today officially launched its dedicated “SGD Exchange […]
The NZD weakened significantly against the US dollar this week
The NZD weakened significantly against the US dollar this week. Key Points for the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) This Week (June 16-21) I. Weekly Market Overview The NZD weakened significantly against the US dollar, hitting […]
Exploring European Expansion Opportunities for China’s Manufacturing and Logistics Industry
Cushman & Wakefield Hosts “Europe Unlocked” Summits in Shanghai and Guangzhou Shanghai/Guangzhou, June 4, 2026 — This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union. The principles […]