Billions misused in China 2024 stimulus, from flood controls to gym gear: audit
China’s top audit watchdog has revealed that tens of billions of yuan in funding were misused by localities amid a roll-out of stimulus measures...
Meta bolsters AI team with top OpenAI talent from China
The expertise of Chinese researchers in artificial intelligence (AI) is in the spotlight, as US tech giant Meta Platforms has recruited four leading scientists...
Age-related hearing loss linked to protein deficiency, study finds
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Chinese sculptor’s giant Buddha Ultraman sparks official probe
A giant stone statue called “Ultraman Grotto” which was crafted by a man in China has captivated social media and triggered an official investigation....
Winner Spotlight 2025: Allied Bank Limited
Allied Bank Limited (ABL) continued to dominate the banking industry in Pakistan in 2024, due to the dedication of its teams across business units,...
Winner Spotlight 2025: Bank of China (Hong Kong)
Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) displayed remarkable performance in custody services in 2024 in its local market. Over the 12-month period, it increased...
Winner Spotlight 2025: BOCI-Prudential Trustee Limited (BOCPT)
As technology innovations and strategic initiatives go, the work done last year by BOCI-Prudential Trustee Limited (BOCPT) clearly stood out, earning it two well-deserved...
Winner Spotlight 2025: Bank BRI
June 30, 2025 Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) had a successful 2024 across key segments of its business, winning several awards as judges commended the...
Winner Spotlight 2025: China Chengxin (Asia Pacific) Credit Ratings Company Limited
June 30, 2025 For China Chengxin (Asia Pacific) Credit Ratings Company (CCXAP), 2024 was a stand-out year – and one for which judges praised...