In 2020, Southwest University researchers treated rice husks with acid and burned them into ash; replacing 10% of cement with the ash increased compressive strength by 16.22% after 56 daysChinese researchers have found a way to strengthen cement using burnt rice husks. This agricultural waste, when treated and added, signific...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Global Market: China stocks rebound as investors await US jobs data, domestic economic indicatorsMainland Chinese stocks rebounded after two sessions of losses, with property shares leading gains. Investors remained focused on upcoming ...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
JSW Sports enters international sports IP market with Hong Kong Sixes partnershipJSW Sports has entered the international sports market by partnering with Hong Kong Sixes. This partnership will manage commercial and mark...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
India eyes a global play after changing China's toy story at homeIndia is seeking to raise its global toy market share from under 1% to 5% by 2032, after higher import duties, safety standards and governm...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
China factory output falls second straight monthThe manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) stood at 49.8 in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, remaining below...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Aon strikes $17 billion deal for rival USI Insurance ServicesAon will purchase rival USI Insurance Services for seventeen billion dollars. This acquisition aims to strengthen Aon's position in the mid...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks slip as weak economic data and property overhaul weighChinese and Hong Kong stocks declined as weak economic data highlighted a fragile recovery, while new measures to reform China’s housing pr...
31 Aug, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Global Market: Chinese property stocks slide as new rules raise consolidation fearsChinese property stocks came under pressure after Beijing introduced new rules aimed at reducing developers’ reliance on homebuyer funds an...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
From Nike to Starbucks, some American brands are losing aura in ChinaGlobal companies once relied on China for consistent growth and expansion. Economic challenges and strong local competitors now impact fore...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Global Market: China stocks steady as property shares offset Biotech, chip lossesChinese stocks were largely steady on Friday as gains in property shares offset losses in biotechnology and semiconductor stocks. The Shang...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Woman returns after 18 days to find SUV blocking main gate, owner comes running after...; netizens question civic senseA woman alleged on X that a white SUV was left blocking her main gate throughout her 18-day vacation, without permission or a contact numbe...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
China's Huawei, US PC maker HP sign multi-year Wi-Fi patent dealThe deal gives HP access to Huawei patents and gives Huawei access to HP patents, though neither company disclosed financial terms. Huawei ...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Global Market: China’s property crisis deepens as Evergrande founder gets life sentenceChina’s property crisis deepened despite Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan receiving a life sentence. Falling home prices, unfinished projects,...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
He built China’s biggest property empire and became Asia’s richest man. Now Evergrande’s Hui Ka Yan is in prison for life, here’s whyEvergrande founder Hui Ka Yan, also known as Xu Jiayin, has been sentenced to life in prison in China for embezzlement, bribery and other f...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
China Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan gets life in prison as property giant’s saga endsChina Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan received a life sentence for fraud charges. The court also confiscated all of his personal property and...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Evergrande’s rise and fall: A timeline of China’s property crisisEvergrande founder Xu Jiayin received a life sentence and massive fines, marking a dramatic turn. The developer's collapse highlights ongoi...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Global Market: Chinese stocks slide as semiconductor and robotics shares tumbleChinese stocks tumbled on Wednesday as semiconductor and robotics shares came under heavy selling pressure, with weak corporate earnings an...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.45 AM IST