Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Digital yuan gains popularity amid broader trial use

Digital yuan

BEIJING: China’s digital fiat currency, or the e-CNY, has evolved into an ever-expanding presence in Chinese people’s lives and has shown more charm thanks to growing application scenarios. Since its debut in late 2019, the digital yuan has been accessible in 10 Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, with its applications ranging from bill … Read more

WHO monitors new coronavirus variant named ‘Mu’

COVID-19 Pakistan

Geneva: The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday that it has been monitoring a new coronavirus variant known as ‘Mu’, which was first identified in Colombia in January. Mu, known scientifically as B.1.621, has been classified as a ‘variant of interest,’ the global health body said in its weekly pandemic bulletin. The WHO said … Read more