Finance Archives - RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA

Featured November 15, 2026

Russia’s Foreign Trade Surplus Rises To US$116.8 Billion in January-September 2026 – Asia Now Takes 72% Of All Russian Trade: Economic Analysis

Russia’s Foreign Trade reached US$576.2 billion in January-September 2026, representing a 13.9% year-on-year increase, as exports expanded to US$346.5 billion and imports climbed to US$229.7 billion. The resulting trade surplus amounted to US$116.8 billion, an increase of 13.2% compared with last year. In this comprehensive analysis, we look at which industry sectors are moving, which countries and blocs are increasing trade and which are in decline, and provide a detailed economic overview of the true state of Russian trade this year. This article will be of interest to anyone interested in the Russian economy and current foreign trade activities.

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Featured November 13, 2026

How Russia’s A7 Financial Settlement System Is Expanding Across Africa & Asia: A Comprehensive Case Study

Russia’s A7 digital financial settlements platform has been making significant progress in its operational development throughout Asia and Africa. We provide a comprehensive overview of its activities as it aims to replace SWIFT and provide financial connectivity between Russia, Africa, Asia and the BRICS. This article is of interest to anyone involved or interested in digital finance architecture and the globally emerging digital economy.

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November 10, 2026

The 2026 Russia-Thailand Investment Forum: A US$4.5 Billion Investment Pipeline Emerges

The 2026 Russia-Thailand Investment Forum has taken place in Bangkok, organized by the Russian-Thai Business Council under the theme “Russia-Thailand: A New Era of Economic Partnership.” Showcasing opportunities in both countries, it put 81 investment projects valued at more than US$4.5 billion on the bilateral business agenda, bringing together opportunities in Russian manufacturing and agriculture, Thai real estate and tourism, and joint ventures designed to connect the two economies. We examine what was on offer.

November 8, 2026

Russia, Bangladesh Sign Trade Agreement: Impact Analysis

Bangladesh and Russia have signed a new institutional framework to expand a bilateral trade corridor worth approximately US$1.7 billion, with an agreement signed in Dhaka on November 5, providing for joint commercial projects, investment promotion, and trade development across agriculture, energy, pharmaceuticals, industrial production, information technology and financial services. We deep dive the agreement and examine exactly what it provides and the opportunities for both Russian and Bangladeshi investors.

November 8, 2026

160 Russia-Africa 2026 Cooperation Agreements Open Multi-Billion-Dollar Pipelines In Mining, Nuclear Energy, Agriculture & Logistics: A Deep Dive Critical Analysis

The Russia-Africa Summit produced a substantial Russian pivot to Africa, with billion-dollar deals, banking joint ventures, nuclear energy agreements, port and trade corridor infrastructure developments, and substantial agricultural trade contracts amongst 166 signed contracts. We deep dive the entire deal structuring; who has agreed to do what, where and when in Russian and African investment. This article is of primary interest to anyone involved in the Russia-Africa trade and development space.

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November 5, 2026

Russia, Namibia Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin met with Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the President of Namibia during the Russia–Africa Summit. The respective governments emphasized expanding cooperation into mining, agriculture, fisheries, information technology, telecommunications, energy beneficiation, and infrastructure. Both Presidents discussed the establishment of a local fertilizer manufacturing plant in Namibia to lower agricultural costs and boost Namibia’s regional exports. Officials also signed customs cooperation agreements and frameworks. We discuss the complete bilateral trade and investment picture.

November 2, 2026

Putin, African Union Chairman Summarize The 2026 Russia-Africa Summit: Results, The Russia-Africa Declaration To 2029 & Full Analysis

The 2026 Russia-Africa Summit has concluded with both President Putin and the Africa Union Chairman, Evariste Ndayishimiye giving a joint press conference to discuss what occurred. This included a significant Joint Declaration and an Joint Russia-Africa Development Action Plan to 2029. We deep dive the contents, including what it means for opportunities and investment in the African agricultural, energy, minerals, port development, fisheries and tourism sectors. This article is of particular interest to anyone involved in the Russian and African markets.

October 31, 2026

The 2026 Russia-Africa Summit: Key Discussions, Deals & Agreements

The 2026 Russia-Africa Summit has concluded in Moscow, with 22 African Heads of State and delegations from 48 African countries attending. We outline the key discussions, on-going negotiations and investment plans being made in agriculture, LNG, nuclear power, mining, finance, communications, public health and foreign policy strategy. It is essential reading for anyone involved in Russia and African geopolitical and trade development.

October 29, 2026

2026 Russia-Africa Forum Begins: Putin’s Opening Remarks

Russian President Putin has given the Penary Speech at the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit, at which 46 African government and business delegations are attending. Putin called for more commerce and investment in Africa, noting that trade with Russia had risen by 50% over the past three years. We examine the key points in his comments.

October 28, 2026

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Targets Faster Eurasian Trade Through Digital Freight, Local-Currency Payments And Industrial Investment

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government have been meeting in Dushanbe to discuss a 2026-2030 trade cooperation roadmap, plans for a digital freight platform and industrial investment-project database, and renewed efforts to establish an SCO Development Bank. Together, these initiatives aim to build on existing trade flows and expand cross-border infrastructure, investment and industrial cooperation. We identify what decisions were made and the implications. This article is of primary interest to anyone involved in Eurasian development and geopolitics.

October 26, 2026

2026 Russia Energy Week Forum: A Wider Energy Trade Network Across Asia, Eurasia, Africa And The West: Analysis

The 2026 Russia Energy Week has just concluded in Moscow, with about 6,600 participants and executives from 85 countries attending. The event combines energy trade discussions with industrial modernisation, nuclear technology exports, engineering cooperation and investment opportunities across Asian and other international markets. We examine what happened and the deals made.