PAKISTAN
PNCA announces March 29 family festival with music, food and children’s activities
Islamabad, March 25: The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will host a family festival in Islamabad on March 29, bringing together live music, food stalls and interactive activities in a day-long public event. The programme will run from 12:00pm to 8:00pm at the PNCA complex. The festival is…
BUSINESS
CHINA
Cummins reaps rewards from 50-year partnership with China
By Zhou Zhou, Yu Jinghao, People's Daily American manufacturer Cummins has cultivated a remarkable half-century partnership with China, evolving from initial technology transfers to establishing joint ventures and now leveraging China-based R&D centers to serve global markets. Over decades of development, Cummins has evolved from a diesel engine manufacturer into…
WORLD
The Philippines cannot pursue contradictory paths
By Fan Fan, People's Daily Amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East, the Philippines has emerged as one of the first nations to face tangible repercussions. Recently, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos declared a nationwide energy emergency via executive order -- the first such declaration globally since disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Heavily reliant on imported energy, the Philippines confronts surging oil prices that exacerbate already high inflation and pose significant political risks. Transport groups across the country have repeatedly staged large-scale protests outside the presidential palace, denouncing soaring fuel costs and perceived governmental inaction.. What followed, however, was particularly noteworthy. On the very day…
ENTERTAINMENT
TECHNOLOGY
Hunan’s compact farm machinery gains momentum in global markets
By Sun Chao, People's Daily Central China's Hunan province has rapidly emerged as a key exporter of agricultural machinery, with shipments surging due to strong product adaptability, advancing technology, and targeted global strategy. In 2025, the province's agricultural machinery exports reached 730 million yuan (about $107 million), a 65.6% year-on-year increase according to customs data. Germany has become the fastest-growing major overseas market, with exports soaring more than 100-fold in the first 11 months of the year to 120 million yuan. This growth reflects not only competitive products but also a broader shift from exporting standalone equipment to delivering integrated solutions that combine…
