Yuan

From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital renminbi footprint

Banks are also being pressed to grow digital yuan use in cross-border transactions, particularly along Belt and Road Initiative routes.

China plans largest renminbi bond issuance since 2023 in Hong Kong

The finance ministry will issue 15.5 billion yuan (S$2.9 billion) government bonds in Hong Kong on April 22.

The Iran war is accelerating the petrodollar’s decline

Like the stricken Saudi Aramco Ras Tanura refinery complex (above), the petrodollar has suffered a blow from Iranian attacks as Tehran looks to other currencies in payment for its oil.

Britain's Finucane breaks women's flying 200m track world record

FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Track Cycling - Women's Sprint, Finals - Race 2 - Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France - August 11, 2024. Emma Finucane of Britain celebrates after winning bronze. REUTERS/Matthew Childs

Why is China renewing a push for its digital currency?

By offering interest similar to banks’ demand-deposit rates, Beijing is recasting the e-CNY from a cash-like instrument into something closer to a deposit.

Swiatek sees off Bouzkova to reach Australian Open third round

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 22, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her second round match against Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Swiatek fends off dogged Yuan to reach Australian Open second round

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 19, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her first round match against China's Yue Yuan REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

China seizes moment to globalise renminbi as dollar doubts mount

Chinese policymakers see erratic US decision-making as the most favorable backdrop to promote the yuan.

Labubu-maker Pop Mart diversifies into jewellery with new concept store

People visit the Pop Mart's flagship store in Shanghai, China June 13, 2025. REUTERS/Go Nakamura

Fourth seed Paolini survives first-round wobble to beat Yuan at French Open

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 Italy's Jasmine Paolini in action during her first round match against China's Yue Yuan REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

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