Overcoming growth risks with more relaxed environment
2014-12-29 07:45:47
With the lagging effects of macro policy, China's real economy is likely to continue to grow slowly for a few months before more aggressive macro relaxation measures.
Airlines must work together for safer skies
2014-12-29 07:45:47
Evoking memories of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, an AirAsia plane with 155 passengers and seven crew on board lost contact with the ground on Sunday morning.
Quality matters, not quantity
2014-12-29 07:37:42
New normal means slower economic growth, but the government can press ahead with reform for restructuring and resilience.
People-to-people exchanges key to relations
2014-12-29 07:37:42
China and Japan need to maintain their relations practically while facing their problems squarely, but visits and exchanges can help thaw the relations.
Oil prices may recover at end of 2015
2014-12-29 07:37:42
The drop in the spot price of oil has taken it significantly below the five-year forward price, which remains close to $80 a barrel.
The Chinese characters that define 2014
2014-12-27 08:51:36
People in Asian countries where Chinese characters are widely used, including Malaysia, Japan, Singapore and China, have been voting for the most representative characters of the year for the past few years.
Economy brings smile back to Greeks
2014-12-27 08:51:36
After six agonizing and painful years of recession, the Greek economy is about to bid adieu to negative growth.
History can't be changed like Japan's statute
2014-12-27 08:51:36
With Shinzo Abe commencing his third term as Japan's prime minister, the year of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II will be pivotal.
Ruble concern not yet over
2014-12-27 08:51:36
It's too early to say Russia urgently needs China's assistance to tide over currency crisis as Russia is more adept at handling the rouble's depreciation than before.
Global efforts needed to free Net of attacks
2014-12-26 09:59:31
To prevent chaos in cyberspace, it is necessary to strengthen cooperation among states, and between states and enterprises, because they all are obligated to fight hackers together.
Developing with global vision
2014-12-26 07:52:37
China should make more concerted efforts to build an inclusive worldwide partnership network instead of seeking exclusive allies.
Chill wallets dampen Christmas market
2014-12-25 14:14:43
The declining growth in income has dampened people's enthusiasm for consumption, including during the Christmas season.