WION Business Wrap | China’s 5pc growth target, American Airlines’s largest plane order and more
The Chinese national flag is seen in Beijing, China April 29, 2020.
WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy.
China aims for economic transformation with 5pc growth target: Report
Premier Li Qiang outlined ambitious plans for China's economic future during his maiden work report at the National People's Congress on Tuesday.
American Airlines takes flight into the future with largest plane order in 10 years
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National Handloom Day 2026: From Alia Bhatt to Samantha Ruth Prabhu; Actresses who celebrated India's textile heritage as brides
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The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
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Unitree Robotics targets $9 billion valuation in landmark IPO backed by DeepSeek and Tencent
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India names 27 sites in Arunachal Pradesh
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Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata OTT: When will Kangana Ranaut's film stream online?
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How many soldiers operate one S-400 battery?
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Shakib Al Hasan ready to return to Bangladesh—under one condition
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‘Fake news’: MEA rejects report claiming India sought defence pact with Israel after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey deal
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Rockstar to unveil GTA 6 extended look ahead of November launch
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Russia forms Ukrainian Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade to fight Ukraine
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Drug-resistant fungus that hides in hair and enters bloodstream reported in 23 US states
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Technology transfer deal boosts India's defence manufacturing ambitions
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Border row erupts in Europe after Ceuta crossings, Spain imposes border controls on Italy
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Morale plummets on USS Abraham Lincoln: Are US sailors reaching a breaking point? | GRAVITAS
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'Security can't be bought with Pakistan, Turkey deal': Iran tells Saudi Arabia
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Baba Vanga's 2026 prophecy: 2 predictions 'already came true', 3 terrifying ones remain. Details inside
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Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella vows to ‘defeat narco-terrorists’, signals hardline shift
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New Friday OTT releases (August 7, 2026): Operation Safed Sagar, Vadhandhi, Main Vaapis Aaunga- 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more
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Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot
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RSS says Gen Z protests reflect genuine distress
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Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
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IAF officer held for sharing sensitive information in 'honey trap' case, booked under Official Secrets Act
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Stray Kids under scrutiny? Fans react to Grammy submission silence after BTS boycott
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Why the Su-30MKI doesn't need external fuel tanks to fly vast distances
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Jugal Hansraj reunites with Shekhar Kapur after 40 years for Masoom: The Next Generation
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New speed limits, automatic challans: Big traffic change coming to Delhi-Meerut Expressway. All you need to know
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India officially names 27 places in Arunachal to counter China's renaming claims
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Trump calls White House ballroom ruling a 'national disgrace' as court says Congress approval needed
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US sanctions Iran’s crypto network after Strait of Hormuz attacks, offers $15m bounty for intel on IRGC finance
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Why the Su-30MKI is one of the heaviest fighters ever built
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Uttarakhand young innovator builds India's own flying vehicle, conducts first test flight: WATCH
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Chilling video shows students take cover as teen opens fire at Thai school
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Reese Witherspoon's father hospitalised after poolside incident in Nashville: Report
In a move to capitalise on the resurgent demand for premium travel, American Airlines announced its most substantial plane order since 2011 on Monday, securing a deal for 260 new jets from Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer.
India’s SBI urges Supreme Court for electoral bond data extension until June 30
The State Bank of India (SBI), a state-run lender, has formally requested the Supreme Court to extend the deadline for sharing Electoral Bond data from March 6 to June 30.
Bitcoin surges beyond $68,000, approaches all-time high amid record inflows
Bitcoin has experienced a remarkable rally, hitting a two-year high on Monday and surpassing the $68,000 mark, bringing it close to its all-time high.
FAA cracks down on Boeing 737 MAX production, citing quality control failures
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has thrown a wrench into Boeing's plans, revealing multiple instances of alleged non-compliance with manufacturing quality control requirements during a 737 MAX production audit.
Goldman Sachs Wealth Management cautions against investing in China. Here’s why
The Chief Investment Officer of Goldman Sachs Group Inc.'s wealth-management business, Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, has issued a stark warning against investing in China, despite recent significant declines in the country's stock market.
Bank of Korea faces uncertainties amidst board shuffle, warns ex-director
South Korea's Central Bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), is undergoing a shakeup in its policy board, raising concerns about future efforts to control inflation, warns a former policy director.
Indian home prices poised for 7pc growth amid luxury property surge: Survey
Home prices in India are anticipated to see a steady ascent of 7 per cent this year and the next, propelled chiefly by the boost in purchases of luxury properties, according to a recent survey conducted by Reuters.
AMD faces setback as US Government blocks sale of AI chip to China
Advanced Micro Devices has encountered a challenge in its efforts to offer an artificial intelligence chip specifically designed for the Chinese market.
Tesla shares plunge over 7 per cent as China sales decline: Report
Tesla's shares experienced a drop of more than 7 per cent on Monday following reports of a decline in sales in China for February.