Author: Nectar Gan

China and Denmark strengthen business ties through CCPIT delegation
30Sep By Nectar GanNo Comments

China and Denmark strengthen business ties through CCPIT delegation

A Chinese business delegation led by Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), visited Denmark earlier this month as part of efforts to deepen China-EU economic cooperation. The visit included a high-level China-Denmark business roundtable, where companies from both sides discussed opportunities in the green transition, intelligent equipment, and supply chain cooperation. Executives from Danish companies such as Novo Nordisk and Maersk also met with the delegation. According to CCPIT, the meetings reflected optimism about China’s market potential and a willingness from Danish businesses to expand investment. The visit formed part of a wider European tour from September 8 to 13, which also included events in France. It coincid
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China’s EV king BYD builds export momentum, expects sales abroad to top 20% this year
29Sep By Nectar GanNo Comments

China’s EV king BYD builds export momentum, expects sales abroad to top 20% this year

In 2024, BYD’s sales outside the mainland accounted for less than 10 per cent of its total of 4.26 million deliveries Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) king BYD expects exports to make up about 20 per cent of its global sales this year, spurred by improved logistics and new model launches. The Shenzhen-based carmaker forecasts 800,000 to 1 million deliveries outside mainland China in 2025, compared with projected total sales of 4.6 million units, said Li Yunfei, the company’s general manager of branding and public relations. “We estimate that the proportion of our overseas sales would hit 20 per cent this year,” he said in a media briefing last week. “International deliveries will make a greater contribution in the years to come.” In 2024, BYD’s sales outsi
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American man detained in Afghanistan has been released
29Sep By Nectar GanNo Comments

American man detained in Afghanistan has been released

An American man who had been detained in Afghanistan by the Taliban since December 2024 has been released, the US State Department announced Sunday. Amir Amiry, 36, was released Sunday after months of negotiations led by Qatari and US mediators and is now headed back to the United States, according to the State Department and a diplomatic source with knowledge of the release. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Qatar in a statement, saying the country’s “strong partnership and tireless diplomatic efforts were vital to securing his release.” “President Trump will not rest until all our captive citizens are back home,” he added. “This release today is a significant step by the administration in Kabul to effect that goal.” Amiry is the latest American to have been released
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US: Trump Targets Opponents in Sweeping Memorandum 
29Sep By Nectar GanNo Comments

US: Trump Targets Opponents in Sweeping Memorandum 

(Washington, DC) – United States President Donald Trump’s September 25, 2025, memorandum directing law enforcement to investigate a sprawling, imaginary conspiracy to foment political violence in the United States is a serious threat to human rights and democratic institutions, Human Rights Watch said today. President Trump has ordered federal agencies to search actively for connections tying philanthropic funders and activist groups to a vaguely described effort to foment violence, intimidation, and suppression of political activity.  “President Trump’s order mobilizing federal law enforcement to investigate perceived opponents of his administration turns reality on its head,” said Federico Borello, acting executive director of Human Rights Watch. “It fabricates a n
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Hezbollah a ‘legitimate political party’ within Lebanon, US envoy says
29Sep By Nectar GanNo Comments

Hezbollah a ‘legitimate political party’ within Lebanon, US envoy says

In an exclusive interview, Tom Barrack says Hezbollah’s legitimacy within Lebanon’s political system makes solving conflict with Israel difficult. Convincing Hezbollah to give up its weapons is the job of the Lebanese government, and the United States is not interested in pressuring anybody, the US special envoy for Syrian affairs, Tom Barrack, has told Al Jazeera. Barrack’s comments come a day after Hezbollah’s leader, Naim Qassem, once again rejected the Lebanese government’s attempts for the group to disarm, which was one of the key parts of the November ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. “We will never abandon our weapons, nor will we relinquish them,” Naim said on Saturday, adding that Hezbollah would continue to “confront any project that serves Israel”. Hezbollah ma
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GE Healthcare exploring sale of China unit, source says
19Sep By Nectar GanNo Comments

GE Healthcare exploring sale of China unit, source says

 U.S. medical device maker GE Healthcare (GEHC.O), opens new tab is working with advisers to explore options for its China unit including an outright sale, a person with knowledge of the discussions said on Friday. It is also looking at finding a partner in China or selling a stake in the unit, said the person who declined to be identified as the information was confidential. The China unit would likely be valued in the billions of dollars but discussions are still at early stages and a more precise number is hard to pinpoint, the person said. Bloomberg first reported on Thursday that GE Healthcare is exploring options for its China unit including the sale of a stake, citing people familiar with the matter. GE Healthcare, which has a market value of some $34...
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Nepal turmoil adds to India’s woes in South Asia
11Sep By Nectar GanNo Comments

Nepal turmoil adds to India’s woes in South Asia

Nepal has become the third country in India's immediate neighbourhood to see a violent uprising topple its government in recent years. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned after more than 20 people died in clashes with police during anti-government demonstrations triggered by a social media ban. A nationwide curfew is in place and the army is attempting to bring the situation under control after protesters stormed parliament and set fire to the homes of several politicians. For many, the scenes in Kathmandu were reminiscent of the turmoil that gripped Bangladesh last year, and Sri Lanka in 2022. Though Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are also India's close neighbours in South Asia, Delhi's relationship with Kathmandu is special because of historic people-to-people, eco...
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Nepal crisis: Army deployed as death toll rises amid political turmoil
11Sep By Nectar GanNo Comments

Nepal crisis: Army deployed as death toll rises amid political turmoil

The unrest began Monday as a self-styled “Gen Z protest” against corruption, nepotism and restrictions on social media. It quickly escalated after security forces opened fire on the crowds. By Tuesday, protesters had stormed and torched parliament, the Supreme Court and multiple government offices, including Singha Durbar – the central administrative complex. Homes of political leaders were attacked, police stations overrun, and Tribhuvan International Airport briefly closed. In addition, media outlets and schools were set on fire, while the Ministry of Health and Population was also destroyed, including the National Health Emergency Operation Centre. UN chief urges dialogue UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he was “deeply saddened by
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Who is Balen Shah, Gen Z protesters’ favourite for Nepal PM?
10Sep By Nectar GanNo Comments

Who is Balen Shah, Gen Z protesters’ favourite for Nepal PM?

Balen Shah, Kathmandu's mayor and former rapper, has emerged as a trusted leader for Nepal's Gen Z, earning admiration for supporting the agitation against corruption and social media ban. Gen Zers, who forced out KP Sharma Oli from power, are batting for Shah to take over. Shah's 2022 victory symbolised a generational shift in Nepali politics. "All those who protect the country are fools. All leaders are thieves, looting the country and eating it up". These are the lyrics from a song by once rapper and now Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Balen Shah. Shah's rise in Nepal's politics inspired many in the youth to contest elections to make a change. Now, after the Gen Z protests have forced the Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign, the youth are asking the 35-year-old ...
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‘I Don’t Think There’s a Government in Latin America That Has Given In More’
21Aug By Nectar GanNo Comments

‘I Don’t Think There’s a Government in Latin America That Has Given In More’

Trump is demanding a Panama-China break-up and triggering political backlash in Panama. PANAMA CITY — In his campaign and after his election, Donald Trump complained about high transit fees for U.S. ships crossing the Panama Canal, said the waterway was controlled by China and pledged to retake it. Now, eight months into his administration, he has looked far beyond the canal for ways to undercut Chinese influence in Panama — and created a political headache for leaders here. The clearest example of the difficult situation Panamanian leaders find themselves in came in June, when the U.S. embassy in Panama announced that the United States was funding the replacement of phone towers built and operated by Huawei, the Chinese tech company, with those made by an American company. The
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