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Neodymium, on periodic table. Rare earth metal in lanthanide series, with atomic number 60 and element symbol Nd, from Greek neos didymos, meaning new twin. Used for lasers and high strength magnets.

China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security

China has significantly tightened rules guiding exports of several metals this year, in an escalating battle with the West over control of critical minerals

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India’s economy follows China to reach rapid take off: Kemp

India is entering the central take-off portion of the S-curve when urbanisation, industrialisation, household incomes and energy consumption increase most rapidly

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirate's president, left, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates' deputy prime minister, on the opening day of the COP28 climate conference at Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. More than 70,000 politicians, diplomats, campaigners, financiers and business leaders will fly to Dubai to talk about arresting the world’s slide toward environmental catastrophe. Photographer: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg

COP28: Who are the big name attendees?

Representatives of 197 countries who are ‘parties’ to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will participate at COP28

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (1923-2023)

Henry Kissinger, former US Secretary of State, dies aged 100

Kissinger had a role in many of the epoch-changing global events of the 1970s while serving as national security adviser and secretary of state

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US-China San Francisco Summit: Markets react as Joe Biden, Xi Jinping meet yields few results

In China, stocks fell on Thursday, as investors were disappointed by the top level Sino-US meeting

Sinopec, QatarEnergy sign 27-year LNG supply deal

Sinopec signs new 27-year LNG supply deal with QatarEnergy

The deal, signed at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, is the third long-term supply deal between the two entities

Apple beats quarterly estimates as iPhone sales edge up

Apple beats quarterly estimates as iPhone sales edge up

The tech company has navigated a global smartphone slump better than many of its rivals but faces an uneven economic recovery in China

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Global business cycle transition and its impact on global economy

The US and China showed signs of growing somewhat faster in the third quarter after a pronounced slowdown in the first half of 2023

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China’s ex-Premier Li Keqiang dies at 68

Li was premier and head of China’s cabinet under Xi for a decade until stepping down from all positions earlier this year

Gulf Air to begin flights to China in 2024 (Image: Supplied by Gulf Air)

Gulf Air to begin flights to China in 2024

Bahrain’s national carrier will commence operations to the Asian country in January

UAE GCC CHINA TRADE CONFERENCE

UAE participates in first GCC-China economy and trade ministerial conference

The conference was aimed at enhancing dialogue between the GCC and Chinese business communities to lead to the creation of diverse business opportunities

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US tackles loopholes in curbs on AI chip exports to China: Report

The updated rules also are meant to cover AI chips as technology evolves

China grants Saudi Arabia Approved Destination Status

China grants Saudi Arabia Approved Destination Status

Saudi Arabia aims to attract three million Chinese travellers by 2030

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India or China: How to invest in the coming Asia boom?

Experts share why the two Asian economies hold immense potential for global investors

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China bans iPhone use by government employees, Apple stocks in freefall

China is Apple’s third-largest market and accounted for 18 per cent of its total revenue in 2022

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Saudi crude oil exports plummet as OPEC giant slashes production

Since July, the kingdom has pledged to implement a unilateral production cut of one million barrels a day on top of existing curbs

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China’s Xpeng soars after buying Didi unit to consolidate market

As part of the deal, Xpeng plans to launch a new EV brand in partnership with Didi in 2024

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Apple iPad maker BYD pays $2.2bn for Jabil’s China plants

The deal accelerates BYD’s expansion into mobile electronics making

China bans seafood from Japan

China bans seafood from Japan, restaurants brace for cost jump

Beijing curbs food imports from multiple prefectures in Japan as Tokyo begins to release wastewater from Fukushima into the Pacific

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UAE, Saudi Arabia to join BRICS; President Sheikh Mohamed welcomes membership

The BRICS grouping has announced an expansion in its ranks with six new members, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia and Egypt

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Travel will represent a $15.5tn economy by 2033

The report by World Travel & Tourism Council reveals the top five most powerful travel and tourism economies as of 2022 in terms of GDP contribution

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Alibaba’s e-commerce arm to hire 2,000 graduates

Taotian Group is recruiting the graduates for a range of roles including design, product and data

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Etihad Cargo operates inaugural freighter flight to Ezhou Huahu Airport in China

The addition of Ezhou to Etihad Cargo’s network is the latest step in the carrier’s focus on the Chinese market

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Tesla cuts price of Model Y versions

The Model Y forms part of the stable of vehicles, along with the Model 3, which are the best-sellers for the company

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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise to acquire 64 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

The Boeing 737 MAX airplane family delivers enhanced efficiency, improved environmental performance and increased passenger comfort to the single-aisle market

Insights: Economic growth requires reforms in higher education

The online higher education is growing and is estimated to touch $5bn by 2025

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UAE’s Yahsat reinforces presence in China

The Asia Pacific region is amongst the main international markets for the company due to its popular solutions, which includes Thuraya’s MarineStar

Saudia inaugurates flights from Riyadh, Jeddah to Beijing

Saudia launches flights connecting Riyadh, Jeddah with Beijing

The new routes reinforce Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boost the growth of the tourism and aviation sectors

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Saudi Arabia’s oil production cuts to slowdown growth, says IMF outlook

The impact of a slowdown in Saudi Arabia will be felt across the Middle East and Central Asia

Aramco closes 3.4bn deal for 10 stake in Rongsheng

Aramco completes $3.4bn deal for 10% stake in Rongsheng Petrochemical

The deal represents the continued growth of Aramco’s downstream presence in China