In a latest push to address its trade issue with China, the European Union (EU) is developing a "solidarity instrument" to support companies that diversify critical supplies away from China and cushion the impact of any retaliation in the event of a trade conflict, according to Bloomberg's Saturday

China's economy maintained steady improvement in the first half of the year (H1), with consumption continuing to recover and high-tech industries gathering momentum, according to data released by the State Information Center (SIC) under the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's

Malaysia's electric vehicle (EV) adoption is expected to accelerate in the second half of 2026, supported by fuel subsidy rationalization, expanding charging infrastructure and a growing range of models, according to several research houses.

Cambodia's garment, textile, footwear, and travel goods industry saw a 6.2 percent increase in exports during the first half of 2026, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise on Saturday.

Ethiopia attracted 4.32 billion US dollars in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the 2025/26 fiscal year, an 8 percent increase from the previous year, the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has said.

China celebrated its 22nd National Maritime Day on Saturday, which also marks the country’s observance of World Maritime Day.