Türkiye's annual inflation marginally eased to 30.87 percent in March from 31.53 percent in February, marking a four-year low but remaining stubbornly high, according to official data on Friday.On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 1.94 percent in March, compared with 2.96 percent in February,

China's government-backed consumer goods trade-in programs benefited over 60.93 million purchases in the first quarter of 2026, boosting sales of 433.17 billion yuan (about 62.84 billion U.S. dollars), commerce ministry data showed Friday.People shop for smartphones and other consumer electronics

The BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution Innovation Center in Xiamen, Fujian Province, recently held meetings with consulates of ASEAN countries including the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, focusing on promoting cooperation in areas such as talent development, industrial projects

The conflict in the Middle East, which began with the US-Israel joint strike on Iran on February 28, has disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy shipping lane, and impacted the international energy supply.

China's largest State-owned commercial bank launched on Friday its comprehensive cross-border renminbi financial solutions, highlighting accelerating global momentum behind the currency as investors and policymakers seek alternatives to a single-currency-dominated system amid rising geopolitical

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and eight other government departments recently rolled out a package of policy measures to boost travel service exports and expand inbound consumption.