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China: Progress on curbing some pollutants

China: Progress on curbing some pollutants

A report says that there was a year-on-year decrease of 2-3 per cent in four major pollutant categories.

China vows heavier punishment for child abuse

China vows heavier punishment for child abuse

The new rules seek to single out stricter action against carers of kids, outside families and most notably school teachers.

China adds 10.66 million urban jobs

China adds 10.66 million urban jobs

The Chinese government had set this year's urban unemployment rate target at 4.6 per cent.

Rousseff slams US spying on Merkel

Rousseff slams US spying on Merkel

Rousseff also warned the US that, "There will be a growing reaction" from countries targeted by the spying scandal.

Its onwards for Sino-Indian ties

Its onwards for Sino-Indian ties

India and China have in recent times seen firm progress in ties which have suffered from poor understanding for decades, writes Acharya.

China revises consumer protection law

China revises consumer protection law

China's highest legislature adopted the bill through a vote at its bi-monthly session on Friday.

HSBC: China manufacturing rises to 7-month high

HSBC: China manufacturing rises to 7-month high

The flash figure confirmed signs of a gradual recovery in the world's second-largest economy.

Tata, Singapore Airlines JV gets approval

Tata, Singapore Airlines JV gets approval

The venture secured the approval of India's Corporate Affairs Ministry last week.

Indian Sensex rises above 21,000 mark

Indian Sensex rises above 21,000 mark

India was the best performing market in Asia on Thursday, with shares up 0.9 per cent at 05:50 GMT.

Threat of force against Syria unacceptable- Russia

Threat of force against Syria unacceptable- Russia

Foreign ministers from 11 countries met in London to discuss preparations for the Geneva-2 conference.