China

QatarEnergy inks historic $6 billion agreement to build 18 ultra-modern LNG vessels in China

LNG supplies from Qatar to China reached around 17 million tons in 2023

IEA forecasts strong growth in electric car sales to 17 million in 2024

The IEA expects China to account for 10 million electric vehicle sales this year

China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged in line with market expectations

The country kept one-year LPR at 3.45 percent, five-year LPR at 3.95 percent

Saudi Aramco to acquire 10 percent stake in China’s Hengli Petrochemical

Deal aligns with Aramco’s strategy to expand its presence in key high-value markets like China

UNCTAD forecasts 2.6 percent global economic growth in 2024, warns of urgent issues beyond inflation

This marks the third straight year of growth below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 percent from 2015-2019

Egypt’s SCZONE attracts 128 projects worth over $3 billion, Chinese firms contribute 40 percent

SCZONE inked 14 agreements with major Chinese companies to boost investment

IMF’s Georgieva urges China to address economic slowdown, enhance productivity

The Managing Director highlighted concerns over the country's property crisis, called for domestic growth strategies

Oil prices climb on China’s economic growth, Middle East tensions

Brent crude futures for June delivery gained 48 cents, or 0.5 percent, settling at $90.58 per barrel

Oil prices surge amid escalating Middle East tensions, economic data in focus

Brent oil futures expiring in June rose by 0.6 percent to reach $90.89 per barrel

China to establish $70 billion re-lending program to support science and technology sectors

21 banks will provide loans to small and midsize technology companies at a 1.75 percent interest rate under this program