A controversial bill permitting medical cannabis cultivation took effect in Nepal's Gandaki province on Monday. The legislation sets a precedent as marijuana remains outlawed nationally.
China Life Insurance, backed by the state, is launching a 5 billion yuan ($737 million) fund to invest in semiconductor companies. This move aims to provide "patient capital" for the strategic industry amid global competition, aligning with national development goals.
China Life Insurance, backed by the State Council, is launching a 5 billion yuan ($737 million) fund to invest in semiconductor companies. This move aligns with China's call for 'patient capital' to support strategic emerging industries amid global competition.
US farm-belt officials met with Chinese provincial counterparts in Zhengzhou, China, for a cooperation dialogue. The meeting occurred amidst US travel warnings for China following Beijing's detention of an American citizen, ahead of US midterm elections.
Jeju Province, South Korea, sent $104,000 worth of aid (dialysis machines, tangerines, saplings, pesticide) to North Korea via China, reviving inter-Korean cooperation projects paused since 2010.
Jeju provincial government sends $104,000 worth of aid (dialysis machines, tangerines, forestry pesticide) to North Korea via China, as part of inter-Korean cooperation; unification ministry approves under Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Act despite not involving state authorities directly.
Guangdong province will “actively align” with Hong Kong’s strategy for the Northern Metropolis megaproject and highlight areas of collaboration as part of the province’s 15th five-year plan. The Guangdong provincial government on Tuesday published its development blueprint, with the term “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area” mentioned 57 times in the document and a chapter dedicated to the region’s development. Its proposal for economic and social development, as part of Beijing’s...
SK Group has signed MOUs with Vietnam's Nghe An Province and National Innovation Center to develop AI infrastructure, including data centers and energy systems. The partnership marks SK's first overseas expansion of its full-stack AI model, aiming to support Vietnam's innovation-led growth strategy.
A long-awaited cross-border solo travel scheme will allow yachts from Macau and Hong Kong to sail to about six designated ports in western waters off the Greater Bay Area, with the policy expected to be finalized as early as summer 2026. A Guangdong provincial government document outlines routes including Castle Peak Bay, Pearl River Delta, Fan Lau Kok, and waters around the Wanshan islands. Initial applicants will be limited to Hong Kong and Macau residents holding mainland travel permits, excluding foreigners with home-return permits.
