Finance Archives - RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA

Featured September 14, 2026

How China’s Massive US$54 Billion Stimulus Package Can Filter Down Into Russia

China has unveiled a massive, US$54 billion stimulus plan aimed to get public investment into the economy via the stock markets and motivate trillions of dollars of Chinese savings to reinvest in the economy. Some of this will filter down into Sino-Russian operations and boost investment into Russia. We look at the primary Chinese stocks poised to benefit and how Russian and other investors can acquire them.

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Featured September 13, 2026

Investing In Indian Stocks That Show Russian Market Growth Potential

With Russia-India trade and investments at record highs, yet Western media in denial as to what is happening, we take a detailed look at the bilateral investment trends occurring between these countries and the listed enterprises likely to be of interest to stock market investors – and the potential for future IPOs of Indian companies involved in Russian projects in India. This analysis is of economic development and financial interest to anyone involved in analysing the Indian stock market and where opportunities are arriving.

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September 13, 2026

Russia’s Direct Investment Fund, BRICS Pay India Agree On Developing Cross-Border Payment Services

Russia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, JSC BRICS Pay; and the Indian government are to collaborate on developing the BRICS Pay platform initially to service Russia-India trade but also to later roll-out an international financial settlement mechanism that all BRICS countries can use, possibly by 2030. It will liberalise global payments capabilities away from the control currently wielded by the United States and Europe, with all the implications this brings.

September 13, 2026

Russia Begins National Roll Out Of 5G Telecommunications: Impact Analysis

Russia has finally begun to roll out its 5G national infrastructure, with the technology able to provide the digitalisation of finance and all industrial enterprises, the control of autonomous vehicles and robotic systems, the development of telemedicine, the operation of smart city systems, the connection of Internet of Things devices, and the creation of private technological networks at industrial sites. It will revolutionise the Russian economy.

September 12, 2026

2026 BRICS Summit And President Putin’s India Visit: What To Expect

The 2026 BRICS Heads of State Summit begins on Saturday, September 12, with India hosting in New Delhi. The summit brings together an enlarged 11-member BRICS at a time of geopolitical conflict, energy disruption, trade tensions and renewed concern about the resilience of global supply chains. Representing about 49% of the world’s population, 40% of global GDP and nearly 26% of world trade, we deep dive the event, examine what to look out for, opportunities to develop, problems to overcome, and the longer term implications for world trade.

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September 12, 2026

India-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Progress

Significant progress has been made on the proposed India-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement. The Eurasian Economic Commissioner for Trade stated that the next round of talks in November “should be the key round of negotiations and will be centered around the key questions of access to each other’s markets.” They are scheduled just before Modi’s planned visit to Moscow, suggesting a deal could be imminent.

September 10, 2026

Russia-Vietnam Bilateral Relations, Trade, Infrastructure & Development: September 2026 Update

The Russian and Vietnamese Presidents have met in Moscow with sizeable delegations accompanying them. Comprehensive talks were held concerning energy, infrastructure, investments and finance, with an emphasis on direct Moscow-Hanoi rail connectivity, nuclear power, and a near-tripling of bilateral trade by 2030. We provide full details of what was discussed and the implications for Vietnam and the wider ASEAN region.

September 10, 2026

China – Russia Investment Trends: September 2026 Update

China has built up a US$240 billion portfolio of planned investments into Russia. We examine the varying sectors where these are to be implemented, including trends towards bilateral energy corridors, industrial localization, logistics, finance and tourism. With Russian inbound FDI ignored by the West, the Chinese are taking advantage – and may be motivated by the possibility of the United States to begin doing the same- putting serious capital into Russian supply chain infrastructure.

September 9, 2026

Russia–China Energy Cooperation: September 2026 Updates & Analysis

The 23rd Russia-China Energy Cooperation Committee Meeting and the 8th Russia-China Energy Business Forum have taken place this week, with confirmations of new energy corridors, progress on the Power of Baikal gas pipeline as well as discussions concerning finance. Russia’s exports of energy to China are up 20% this year, with all sectors showing increases. China could account for more than 60% of Russia’s total gas exports by 2030.

September 8, 2026

The 2026 Eastern Economic Forum: Results, Signed Agreements & Analysis

The Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok has concluded with a huge US$79 billion worth of agreements signed. With significant delegations from China, India, South Korea, Japan, Mongolia and the ASEAN countries all involved, we deep dive what investments are being made and where, the status of the announced deals, and the overall impact this significant event will have on the Russian Far East’s integration into the rest of Asia – as well as the issues to overcome. This is essential reading for anyone involved in East Asian affairs.

September 7, 2026

Russian 2026 Winter Gas Storage Levels Currently 90%, EU Short At 65%

Russia’s LNG storage is on track to be at 100% capacity to meet this winter’s demand, while the EU has fallen short of its storage targets. However, although the EU is unlikely to face energy cuts, other suppliers are taking advantage of the EU’s political position. The cost of natural gas in the European Union when compared to Russia is currently 976% more expensive.