China's third national economic census entered its registration phase on New Year's Day after months of preparation, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Behind all the drama in Washington that has grabbed U.S. headlines in 2013, there was one major story that was most under reported: the oil boom.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday the anti-terror war will continue until all terrorists are eliminated in the country.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will discuss with Israeli and Palestinian leaders a framework for permanent status negotiations during his forthcoming visit to the Middle East, the State Department said Monday.
A rail line linking the most prosperous cities in south China, came into service on Saturday.
Electricity of Vietnam's Southern Power Corporation (EVN SPC) planned to install more power projects and power grids in the country's 21 southern provinces and cities in 2014.
Though China's current anti-extravagance drive is hitting luxury sales hard, the market is still huge, especially with smart and increasingly fashion-savvy consumers.
After a roller-coaster year, China's foreign trade may yet reach its 8-percent growth target by the end of 2013. Exporters remain optimistic.
China will hold trade fairs for the senior care and products industry every year starting in 2014 as the country faces challenges from an aging population, the country's National Committee On Aging (CNCOA) said Tuesday.
Printed books will be the hottest gifts during this Christmas in Australia as the demand for books is booming, according to the local media.
Cuba will start issuing sovereign wealth funds in 2014 to finance the debt generated by the budgetary deficit, with an annual interest rate of 2.5 percent and expiring in a 20-year term, a senior official announced here Saturday.
The United States is pressuring Israeli officials not to announce the construction of new West Bank settlements following the upcoming release of more Palestinian prisoners on Dec. 29.
A group of former Your Party members headed by its previous Secretary-General Kenji Eda launched a new political party Wednesday with 14 supporters united in creating a viable opposition force to counter Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's autocratic ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
Thailand's general election slated for Feb.2, 2014 will eventually take place, but it will not be a very peaceful and smooth one, Thai associate professor Pornchai Trakulwaranont predicted.
Bolivian President Juan Evo Morales Ayma arrived in Beijing on Thursday morning for a three-day state visit to China.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) of the Hong Kong government will hold the 2013 New Year's Eve Countdown Carnival to celebrate the arrival of 2014.
The Australian government will deliver fund to help create jobs in the states affected by the closure decision of GM Holden, Australian iconic automobile maker, Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane announced in a joint press conference in Canberra on Wednesday.
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