IMF slashes growth outlook due to Iran conflict, Hormuz closure
--Trump and Rutte clash over handling of Iran conflict --Lebanon declares national day of mourning --IMF slashes growth outlook due to Iran conflict, Hormuz closure
Apr 10, 2026•26 min
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Oil prices rebound as Strait of Hormuz closes again
--Oil rebounds on Middle East tensions, Hormuz closure fears --China A-shares Q1 earnings surge in chips, metals, chemicals --Mainland-Taiwan economic ties grow with business opportunities
Apr 09, 2026•26 min
Hormuz toll plans remain unclear amid conflicting signals
--Hormuz toll plans remain unclear amid conflicting signals --Oil prices retreated on Wednesday --Spain unveils energy relief package worth 5.8 billion US dollars
Apr 09, 2026•26 min
US, Israel and Iran said to agree to two-week ceasefire
--Taiwan entrepreneur hopes KMT leader's visit will bring tangible benefits --Tech firms deploy AI agents – what it means for the economy --IMF chief: Middle East conflict to raise prices, slow growth
Apr 08, 2026•26 min
Trump agrees to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks
--Trump agrees to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks --UK faces higher fuel costs due to Middle East conflict --India's generic drug pipeline under pressure
Apr 08, 2026•26 min
KMT chairperson arrives in Shanghai for visit to Chinese Mainland
--Taiwan entrepreneur hopes KMT leader's visit will bring tangible benefits --Tech firms deploy AI agents – what it means for the economy --IMF chief: Middle East conflict to raise prices, slow growth
Apr 07, 2026•26 min
OPEC+ members agree to oil output boost amid Iran conflict
--Trump: Iran has until 8pm ET Tuesday to open Strait of Hormuz --OPEC+ members agree to oil output boost amid Iran conflict --US farmers hit by rising diesel, fertilizer costs
Apr 07, 2026•26 min
China’s passenger trips up 7.2% to 260 million on second day of Qingming Festival holiday
- China’s A-share market remains resilient amid Q1 IPO activity surges - OPEC+ to raise oil output by 206,000 barrels per day in May - African countries impose fuel rationing, travel restrictions to address energy crisis
Apr 06, 2026•26 min
US adds 178,000 jobs in March, beating expectations
--US adds 178,000 jobs in March, beating expectations --Global food prices are rising amid Middle East conflict --Trump seeks $1.5T in military funding for fiscal 2027
Apr 04, 2026•26 min
China Services PMl holds above 50 for 39th straight month
--Spring break for schools boosts travel demand --Strong computing power and robust electricity infrastructure powering China's Al expansion --UK hosts 40-nation talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Apr 03, 2026•26 min
One year of Trump's sweeping global tariffs: global trade impacts
--US consumers face higher cost amid Iran conflict --Tesla shares fall almost 5% after weak first-quarter deliveries
Apr 03, 2026•26 min
Oil prices surge as Asian stocks tumble after Trump's speech
--South Africa to reassess fuel levy suspension in May --Popularity of Chinese EVs rises amid global energy crisis --U.S. private sector adds 62,000 jobs in March
Apr 02, 2026•26 min
Trump claims Iran ceasefire request; Tehran denies
--Trump claims Iran ceasefire request; Tehran denies --Stock markets up and oil down as hopes grow for the Iran conflict to end soon --Tech giant Apple marks 50th anniversary
Apr 02, 2026•26 min
China redefines manufacturing sector with new-generation smart factories
--China's flight bookings surge 20% ahead of Qingming Festival holiday --Export tax rebates for solar and battery products take effect --Oil price fall below $100 per barrel as Trump signals withdrawal from Middle East
Apr 01, 2026•26 min
Wall Street rallies on hope the Iran war could soon be over
--China and Pakistan unveil joint five-point peace proposal to end Middle East conflict --Middle East conflict rattles chip industry in South Korea --Mexico demands answers over deaths in US detention
Apr 01, 2026•26 min
PMI data shows China's economy returning to expansion in March
--China's AI token usage surges over 1,000-fold in three years --China steps up efforts to build unified national computing network --G7 energy and finance officials hold emergency talks on economic crisis
Mar 31, 2026•26 min
Oil hits highest level on record amid Iran conflict
--Oil hits highest level on record amid Iran conflict --AI is reshaping the workforce, and the disruption may just start
Mar 31, 2026•26 min
Middle East conflict pushes up U.S. prices, renewing inflation risks
--Egyptian government introduces power consumption austerity measures --Middle East tensions disrupt global food supply chains --China's Al-powered "talking" toys see 70% price surge on global demand
Mar 31, 2026•26 min
US gas prices surge nearly 35% in just one month
--Hainan Free Trade Port: 100 days in, trade up 33% --Asia positions itself as anchor for global stability --US gas prices surge nearly 35% in just one month
Mar 28, 2026•26 min
China's industrial profits surge 15.2% in first two months
--Boao Forum brings stability to a turbulent world, global voices say --China and U.S. trade officials meet at WTO ministerial meeting --WEC calls for cooperation to boost global energy resilience
Mar 27, 2026•26 min
Humanoid robots and tech giants take the spotlight at the 2026 Boao Forum
--Report shows Asia overtakes the US and Europe as an Al development hub --Ukraine drone attacks halt 40% of Russia's oil export capacity --Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens global food supply
Mar 26, 2026•26 min
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan and offers counterproposal
--US TSA workers under strain as walkouts mount --Iran rejects US ceasefire plan and offers counterproposal --Cuba's power grid collapses for third time in March
Mar 26, 2026•26 min
The Sustainable Development Goals are on the agenda at the 2026 Boao Forum
--The ZGC Forum focuses on technological and industrial innovation --China's digital highway links the east and west of the country --US targets Anthropic while OpenAI wins government backing in AI policy clash
Mar 25, 2026•26 min
Boao Forum projects Asia's economy to grow 4.5% in 2026
--Boao Forum projects Asia's economy to grow 4.5% in 2026 --China envoy: US-Israel strikes derailed Iran peace talks
Mar 25, 2026•26 min
Premier Li Qiang pledges opening up for foreign investors
--Premier Li Qiang pledges opening up for foreign investors at China Development Forum 2026 --Trump pauses Iran power plant strikes for five days --Chinese FM Wang Yi meets UK's security adviser in Beijing
Mar 24, 2026•26 min
Premier Li reaffirms China's commitment to high-level opening-up at CDF
--Central Bank Governor says China will not depreciate yuan --China anticipates wider Al applications in manufacturing, consumer markets --Oil prices surges, gold plunges as Middle East conflict intensifies
Mar 23, 2026•26 min
Hormuz blockade threatens global food supply
--Chinese FM holds call with French presidential adviser on Middle East conflict --Hormuz blockade threatens global food supply
Mar 23, 2026•26 min
China's central bank holds benchmark rates steady
--Core cities see housing prices stabilize as second-hand home demand rises --WTO warns conflict-driven energy costs weigh on global goods trade --Asian airlines raise fares, fuel surcharges amid Middle East tensions
Mar 20, 2026•26 min
Six central banks hold rates as Middle East conflict overshadows outlook
--Brent crude surges to 3-year high amid Middle East strikes --Trump hosts Japan's PM amid Middle East conflict --Six central banks hold rates as Middle East conflict overshadows outlook
Mar 20, 2026•26 min
Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged
--China urges maritime safety, stability and respect for international law --Middle East conflict disrupts global shipping as Strait of Hormuz traffic reportedly drops 90% --China's “Cinema+” model enhances cross-sector integration
Mar 19, 2026•26 min
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