SEVERAL countries have been hit by deadly floods, with the latest being the flood in Libya brought by Storm Daniel, which has claimed 2,000 lives in the city of Derna alone as of Sept 12.

Cross Border E-Commerce (CBEC) involves electronic trade between countries, merging traditional import-export with technology.

THE Global Development Initiative (GDI), which China proposed in 2021, upholds six core principles to pursue robust global economic development. The six principles are staying committed to development as a priority; staying committed to a people-centred approach; staying committed to benefit all while considering the needs of developing countries; staying committed to innovation-driven development; staying committed to harmony between humans and nature; and staying committed to results-oriented actions.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a multilateral free-trade agreement made up of 10 Asean member countries and China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

AS the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) reaches its 10th anniversary, it is undeniable that this ambitious venture has come a long way since its inception.

THE rise of China and the growing acceptance of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have been remarkable over the last 10 years.

China's Global Security Initiatives (GSI) have brought a fresh perspective to international relations, generating lively debates among policymakers worldwide.

THE Global Development Initiative (GDI) was established to support the timely achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as to revitalise global development partnership and promote stronger, greener and healthier progress on a global scale.

The BAT of China – Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent - shaped China's first wave of digital transformation. Covid-19 has further catalysed the growth in digital payments in China.

THIS year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). In 2013, President Xi Jinping revealed two new Silk Roads, which are now known as BRI, to connect the world with China.

The world economy at present is characterised by digitalisation, where the digital economy based on next-generation information technologies such as big data, cloud computing, Internet of Things, blockchain and artificial intelligence have permeated almost all aspects of the economy.

THE digital economy in South-East Asia is expected to hit US$330bil (RM1.54 trillion) by 2025, and subsequently US$1 trillion (RM4.67 trillion) by 2030.