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Chinese, Singaporean professionals join hands to shape the future of intelligent health

Sin-Iron Innovation Technology Pte Ltd announces on July 10 the latest phase results of its research collaboration with the Institute of Advanced Intelligence and Computing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese and Singaporean professionals are working together to explore the advances in artificial intelligence, and shape the future of intelligent health. A forum held in Singapore…

China imposes temporary ban on helium exports

China will impose a temporary ban on the export of helium under relevant provisions of its Foreign Trade Law, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce on Friday. Jointly announced by the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs, this decision will take effect immediately and subsequent adjustments will be…

EU cultural sector in 2025: 8.9 million people employed

In 2025, the  EU’s cultural sector employed 8.9 million people, or 4.3% of the total employment.Nearly half of those employed in culture (48.5%) were aged 30 to 49. The gender split was broadly even, with women making up 49.6% and men 50.4%.  The cultural workforce had, on average, higher level of educational attainment than the…

4.38 million under temporary protection in May 2026

On 31 May 2026, a total of 4.38 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine had temporary protection status in the EU. Compared with the end of April 2026, the number of people from Ukraine under temporary protection increased by 7 795 (+0.2%). The EU countries hosting the highest number of beneficiaries of temporary protection from…

Appropriately accommodative monetary policy stressed

The People’s Bank of China said on Wednesday that it will continue to apply an appropriately accommodative monetary policy, following the latest quarterly meeting of its monetary policy committee, where the committee deliberated on the policy direction for the coming months. The country’s central bank will strengthen counter and cross-cyclical adjustments, better leverage the dual…

Appropriately accommodative monetary policy stressed

The People’s Bank of China said on Wednesday that it will continue to apply an appropriately accommodative monetary policy, following the latest quarterly meeting of its monetary policy committee, where the committee deliberated on the policy direction for the coming months. The country’s central bank will strengthen counter and cross-cyclical adjustments, better leverage the dual…

Fujian partnership boosts chicken breeding in Ningxia

A targeted industrial assistance program under the Fujian-Ningxia partnership helps transform a local poultry breed into a reliable source of income for villagers in Pengyang county, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, helping lift small-scale farming into a standardized and market-oriented operation. [Photo by Tang Caimiao / for chinadaily.com.cn] A targeted industrial assistance program under the Fujian-Ningxia…

Easier credit access eyed for gig workers

China is stepping up efforts to improve access to credit for millions of gig workers, with Ding Xiangqun, minister of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, saying the regulator will encourage financial institutions to develop dedicated inclusive financial products for new employment groups, such as truck drivers, ride-hailing drivers, food delivery staff and couriers, to support…