President Xi Jinping says his regime is charting new course for China’s growth with quality productive forces
Artificial intelligence (AI), as a representative of the new quality productive forces and a standout in China’s sci-tech advancements, is now driving upgrading and innovation across industries – a process Xi has closely followed with keen interest.
World oil prices soar in wake of market turmoil triggered by economic fallout of US-Israel strikes on Iran
Despite efforts by other nations to boost supply, analysts predict that the oil market will continue facing significant shortages, with geopolitical risk premiums expected to stay elevated. This surge in oil prices adds further strain to a struggling global economy. Surging oil prices have triggered turbulence across global financial markets, sending major stock indices into sharp decline.
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 gets underway in South Africa with focus on industrial revolution
Closed-door investment matchmaking sessions aim to connect project sponsors with financiers, while exhibition and networking events – including workshops, seminars and exclusive receptions – facilitate strategic engagement.
It is not just technology, Chinese tea brands are increasingly conquering global beverages market
In August 2025, to commemorate Singapore’s National Day, Chagee introduced a new orchid-flavoured beverage, the “Orchid Biluochun Milk Tea,” inspired by Singapore’s national flower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim.
Kenya’s National Treasury kicks off supplier management, participation training in government tenders
KNCCI Kakamega Chapter Chair Philip Nyongesa underlined the importance of empowering local businesses to fully utilise the digital platform.
How fashionista transitioned from UN employment to fashion, now building design empire beyond Kenya
Addressing potential Nigerian, Kenyan and international investors, Nwugu highlights the ease of doing business in East Africa’s largest economy, attributing her success to Kenya’s strong middle class and transparent regulatory framework, which has also allowed her business to expand into neighbouring countries.
Virtues of planning ahead: How China is able to keep its five-year economic plans on course, schedule
In the book “China’s Megatrends,” American scholar John Naisbitt vividly described China’s planning approach as “framing the forest and letting the trees grow,” highlighting how the plans set broad national priorities while giving individual sectors and enterprises the freedom to develop in their own ways.
Manufacturers want Kenya to cut taxes to give incentives to local motor vehicle assembly
Abdallah said the firm, which employs over 500 people, is currently the market leader in the logistics industry and the most preferred brand in East and Central Africa.
Court declines submission to stay prosecution of two senior Kenya Ports Authority staffers over corruption
Mark Oriema Gor (left), a senior Kenya Ports Authority official and Simon Otieno Alloo (right), the Mombasa-based trader and director of Alootek Systems Limited, appear before Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku in a Mombasa court where they pleaded not guilty to corruption and fraudulent procurement charges related to a 2018 tender for the supply and maintenance of Copco compressors.
Free Kenya Movement push against punitive taxation arrives in Meru in hunt for a million signatures
Once the signature collection is complete, the forms will be submitted to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for verification before the referendum process officially begins.
