The international monetary fund (IMF) has revised its growth forecast for Asia in 2024 upwards to 4.5%. This reflects a more optimistic outlook for the region's two largest economies, china, and India.

IMF upgrades Asia growth forecast to 4.5% in 2024

China has introduced the world to peculiar drinks such as soy sauted latte or Oyster Coffee. The country has now come up with a new drink that has left the internet divided once again- Spring Onion Latte.

A new iced latte is making waves in China

In China, a nuanced picture emerges amid economic challenges as consumers adapt and industries respond. Despite concerns over the country's economic slowdown and property crisis, certain sectors of the consumer goods market are displaying resilience.

Chinese consumers adapt amid challenges, shoppers prioritise essentials

China on Wednesday launched sea trials for the Fujian, its third and most advanced aircraft carrier. The start of tests by the Chinese navy came nearly two years after the aircraft carrier was first unveiled in June 2022. Watch in for more details!

Fujian's sea trials mark a new chapter in China's naval power

Zhang Yongzhen, the first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China had been evicted from his lab. Zhang wrote the post on Chinese social media platform Weibo but it was later deleted. Watch in for more details!

China: Zhang Yongzhen, scientist who published Covid sequence evicted from lab

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - China: 24 killed in road collapse - Blinken stresses against Rafah assault - Violent clashes in UCLA, Cops called in - Russia ramps up arms production - Hottest April in Bangladesh

China: 24 killed in road collapse | Blinken stresses against Rafah assault

The rift is widening between China & Philippines. There has been a rise in clashes between Coast Guards. China is resorting to brute force in South China Sea. Is Beijing violating international law? Watch this video to find out.

South China Sea: Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of using brute force

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - China, a threat to our crews: Philippines - Russia strikes Ukraine Army HQ in Odesa - Police clear Columbia's Hamilton Hall - Blinken in Israel to push for truce - US moves to reclassify Marijuana - South korea discusses joining AUKUS - Multiple Delhi-NCR schools recieve bomb threats

China, a threat to our crews: Philippines | Russia strikes Ukraine Army HQ in Odesa

The United States and China will resume bilateral talks on climate cooperation. This comes as trade and security tensions between the two Global powers are at an all-time high. Watch in for more details!

US Climate Change diplomat to meet Chinese counterpart, climate meeting scheduled for May

China has introduced the world to peculiar drinks such as soy sauted latte or Oyster Coffee. The country has now come up with a new drink that has left the internet divided once again.

Spring onion latte has the internet divided | What is the 'dark cuisine' trend?

Imagine conducting $260 billion worth of International trade without using a single US dollar. That's exactly what China and Russia are pulling off this year and it's a move that could significantly dent the dominance of the US dollar which has reigned Supreme for decades. Watch in for more details!

China-Russia trade deal paves way for BRICS De-Dollarization

China's Air China has placed an order for 100 domestically produced C919 narrowbody jets. This $10.8 billion deal significantly boosts the commercial aircraft corporation of China, the state-owned manufacturer of the C919.

C919 poised to challenge Boeing 737 & Airbus A320 dominance

China's property crisis is putting pressure on major lenders. Embattled developer china vanke is facing liquidity issues, with talks of a bond swap failing. This could lead to loan growth moderation for banks like ICBC and Agricultural Bank of China in 2024. Investors will be watching these banks' earnings reports for signs of trouble, as net interest margins are already shrinking due to the property woes.

China big five banks' margins narrow as property woes persist

China will send a robotic spacecraft in coming days on a round trip to the moon's far side in the first of three technically demanding missions that will pave the way for an inaugural Chinese crewed landing and a base on the lunar south pole.

China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon's 'hidden' side

The Philippines on Tuesday accused China's coast guard of harassment and damaging one of its boats in a disputed area of the South China Sea. Watch in for more details!

Chinese coast guard fires water cannons at Philippine vessels

The Chinese scientist who first published a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in January 2020 without state approval was reportedly forced out of his facility over the weekend.

Scientist who first decoded the Covid sequence thrown out of his lab by China

China said Tuesday that rival Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah met in Beijing recently for "in-depth and candid talks on promoting intra-Palestinian reconciliation". Watch in for more details!

China facilities reconciliation talks between Hamas and Fatah

Philippines accuses China of attacking vessels with water cannons in South China Sea

Manasseh Sogavare, the Solomon Islands prime minister who drew his nation close to China, sharpening the United States' focus on the strategic importance of the Pacific Islands, has bowed out of the race for leader after an inconclusive election.

Pro-China Sogavare out of the race as Solomon Islands votes for next leader

China's coast guard says it "expelled" a Philippine coast guard ship and another vessel from Scarborough Shoal. The Coast Guard did not provide additional information in a statement. Watch this video for all details.

South China Sea tensions: Chinese coast guard expels Philippine vessels

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Blinken hopeful for Gaza truce deal - Biden phone calls Qatar Egypt - Houthis attack two vessels, two US destroyers - North Korea missiles landed in Kharkiv - Four officers killed in US - North Korea missile landed in Kharkiv, says report

UK police alerts of online 'sextortion' scams against teenage boys | Saudi streamlines vision 2030

The incumbent prime minister of Solomon Islands was set to fall short of an outright election majority Monday, forcing the pro-Beijing Pacific leader to woo an unwieldy mix of potential coalition partners. Watch in for more details!

Pro-China Solomon Islands PM out of race, says 'not competing for new term'

Manasseh Sogavare, the Solomon Islands prime minister who drew his nation close to China, sharpening the United States' focus on the strategic importance of the Pacific Islands, bowed out of the race for leader on Monday evening (April 29) after a national election delivered no clear winner.

Why will Soloman Island's pro-China PM Sogavare won't stand for renomination?

Beijing warned the Philippines on Tuesday (Apr 30) to stop provocative actions after Manila said the Chinese coast guard used water cannon on two of its vessels in the South China Sea.

China tells Philippines to halt 'provocative actions' in South China Sea after shoal standoff

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