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Chinese Shipping Company Eyes US$2.5 billion Investment in Arkhangelsk

China, Foreign Investment, Infrastructure, Russia's Belt & Road

China’s NewNew Shipping Line may invest in a deep-water project at Arkhangelsk’s seaport, Arkhangelsk Region Governor Alexander Tsybulsky said at a meeting with President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (July 24). Tsybulsky said that “The Chinese company NewNew Shipping Line is showing interest in the project. They’re prepared to invest up to ₽200 billion (US$2.52 billion) […]

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Thailand – Cambodia Conflict – Impact On Russia

Asia, BRICS, Eurasian Economic Union, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

Conflict has broken out between Thailand and Cambodia, regarding long-disputed land borders and certain temples. The problems began with a Thai soldier being wounded by a Cambodian land mine and have escalated. As of Friday, (July 25) an estimated 15 civilians have died with 138,000 Thai nationals being evacuated from the border region. Fighting has

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Upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit Under Political Stresses

China, Commonwealth of Independent States, India, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

The countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) are preparing for the annual Heads of State summit, which will take place from August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin, China. Both Russia and China have stated they intend to take the SCO to a level that “goes up forever.” However, as Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey

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Russia Restricts Foreign Oil Tanker Loadings at Black Sea Ports as Sabotage Events Increase

Asia, Energy, Infrastructure, Security

Russia has imposed an immediate halt on foreign oil tanker loadings at its key Black Sea export hubs, citing a new port security decree that requires Federal Security Service (FSB) clearance for all foreign vessels—a move that will disrupt over 2% of global crude supply. The restriction, which took effect immediately following President Vladimir Putin’s

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Average Salaries In Russia Set To Increase By 12% In 2025

Economy, Finance, Russian Market

Average monthly salaries in Russia are expected to grow to ₽100,000 (US$1,273) by the end of 2025, an increase of 12% over the year, according to Izvestia, Russia’s equivalent of the Financial Times. The best earners now are in the IT sector, finance and raw material extraction, insurance, construction, transportation and storage, while the manufacturing

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Russia Discusses Oil Pipeline Construction with Hungary and Serbia

Energy, Exports, Infrastructure, Investment, Trade

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said the country was making progress in talks with Moscow and Belgrade on building a new oil pipeline between Hungary and Serbia. Szijjarto said, “While Brussels is blocking Russian energy supplies, cutting off connections, and blocking routes, we need new sources and new routes. Hungary will not fall victim to

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China’s Great Wall Autos Investing In Auto Components Plant In Tula   

China, Investment, Russian Market, Trade

China’s Great Wall Motors (GWM) will build a new plant for the production of automobile components and transmissions in Russia’s Tula Region. GWM and the regional government signed the agreement on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in June. The plant, which will create 1,000 jobs, will be built at the Uzlovaya

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China’s Changan Relocates Auto Manufacturing From Kaliningrad To Kazakhstan

China, Imports, Trade

The Chinese car manufacturer Changan has stopped producing its cars at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad and now plans to supply its cars to Russia from Kazakhstan. The first deliveries are scheduled for autumn 2025, with the Changan CS55 Plus crossover the first to be imported into Russia. The cars will be assembled at the

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