Asia

Chinese economy gains strong momentum for growth amid global slowdown

China has full confidence in the positive long-term outlook and sound growth of its economy despite the global slowdown, the…

China’s anti-pollution drive will hit economic growth, raise prices, economist says

China’s drive to cut pollution could reduce economic growth by 0.25 percentage points in the next six months while boosting…

Saudi Arabia raises $12.5bn from dollar bond sale to bolster budget

Saudi Arabia is raising $12.5 billion from its second dollar bond sale this year as the kingdom taps debt markets…

Dubai economy launches partnership to expedite emCash

The partnership brings Emcredit, a subsidiary of Dubai Economy, and the UK-based Object Tech Grp Ltd together under the Dubai…

Qatar’s economy “better than ever,” despite blockade, economy minister says

Ahmed Bin Jassim Al-Thani, Qatar's Economy and Trade Minister, said Monday that the country's economy which has been blockaded by a number…

China encourages private investment with improved services, financing channels

China has released a slew of measures including improving government services and offering more financing channels to encourage private investment.…